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slides/disabled.md

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+## Left out for brevity
+
+-V-
+
+#### Arousal addiction
+
+(not about sexual arousal)
+
+Addiction to new, stronger stimuli. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+e.g. by setting bigger and bigger goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->

slides/discipline.md

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ If the elephant gets scared,<br />it will not obey the rider.
     - demanding lots of effort<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
     - ambiguous; many unknowns<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
     - uncomfortable or even painful<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- this creates an emotional barrier<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- this creates an emotional barrier,<br/>which causes an emotional aversion<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - lowering the barrier makes an activity approachable<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ The **rider** must plan around the **elephant's** needs
 
 to make good progress on their journey
 
-without being thrown into a ditch.
+without being thrown off into a ditch.
 
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 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background="slides/habit_tracker.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.5" -->
@@ -104,10 +104,10 @@ and track them daily.
 #### Why?
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
 - habits help keeping our elephant in line:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - lower need for making decisions; it is already decided
-    - less forgetting
-    - more efficient use of time = more time for doing
-- habits can evolve, we can keep improving<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - easier on our capacity: less need for making decisions; it is already decided
+    - less forgetting or avoiding the activity
+- practice makes perfect: more efficient use of time means more time for doing<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- habits can evolve and we can keep improving<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - incremental changes take time, habits help us make the time<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - tracking habits increases the retention of habits<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 

slides/intro.md

@@ -225,9 +225,10 @@ Master's degree in Informatics,<br/>Parallel and Distributed Systems
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 ### Last year I realized
-- I'm unhappy <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- I procrastinate <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- I'm very often unhappy, apathetic <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- I procrastinate heavily <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - I can't keep up at work <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- I feel frustrated and helpless<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - I'm scared of the next workday <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 What's wrong?<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->

slides/motivation.md

@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ Why do we do the things we do?
 Carrot and stick; someone else sets our path.
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-- numbs our self-motivation <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - activity feels meaningless <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - makes it easier to procrastinate <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- long-term: numbs our self-motivation <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
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@@ -32,18 +32,20 @@ We have our own target and we follow it.
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 ### Goal-based motivation
-<!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/goal_based_motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.3" -->
+<!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/goal_based_motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.2" -->
 We want to achieve something in the future. 
 
+Two phases:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 1. long displeasure from not reaching the goal<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-2. short rush of joy that quickly evaporates <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+2. short rush of joy from reaching the goal<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - that quickly evaporates<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/goal_based_motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 
 **Pros:** it works!
 
-**Cons:** it causes us damage<br />it is not sustainable
+**Cons:** it causes us damage,<br />it is not sustainable
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
@@ -56,34 +58,21 @@ Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 The reward for finishing a major goal<br />is not worth a long struggle to get there.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
--V-
-
-#### Arousal addiction
-
-(not about sexual arousal)
-
-Addiction to new, stronger stimuli <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-created by setting bigger and bigger goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
 ---
 
 ### Journey-based motivation
-<!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/journey_based_motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.3" -->
+<!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/journey_based_motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.2" -->
 Joy is found in doing an activity, not finishing it.
 
-"Happiness now", not just at the end. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-Unlocks flow, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-flow brings contentment and mastery, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-that in turn brings results. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+* "Happiness now", not just at the end. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+* Unlocks flow, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    * flow brings contentment and mastery, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    * that in turn brings results. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ---
 
 ### Flow
-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/flow.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.2" -->
 State of deep immersion in an activity that...<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 * is challenging<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
@@ -97,22 +86,25 @@ We tend to lose our sense of time.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ### Meaning
 
-Your actions may have positive impact on others, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+When your actions have positive impact on others,<br />
+there is deeper meaning in your work.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+Supporting the greater good feels rewarding.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-adding strong foundations for a lasting motivation. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+Meaning creates strong foundations for a lasting motivation. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 
 #### Going beyond an individual
-
-- helping others
-- being part of something greater
-- leaving a lasting legacy
+<!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/group_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
+- helping others<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- being part of something greater<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- leaving a lasting legacy<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 
 ### Group vision
-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/group_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 Cooperation of individual visions <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 helps the growth of one's potential <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
@@ -136,10 +128,10 @@ What gets out of bed in the morning?
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background-image="slides/personal_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 #### How to build a Personal Vision?
-1. SWOT analysis
-2. Achievements
-3. Analyzing motivating activities
-4. Beta-Vision
+1. Personal SWOT analysis
+2. List your Achievements
+3. Analyze motivating activities
+4. Define a Beta-Vision
 5. Final Personal Vision
 
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@@ -147,10 +139,12 @@ What gets out of bed in the morning?
 #### Step 1:
 ### Personal SWOT
 
-- S - Strengths
-- W - Weaknesses
-- O - Opportunities
-- T - Threats
+<div class="flex-container flex-wrap flex-table flex-table-2">
+    <div><h4>S</h4>Strengths</div>
+    <div><h4>W</h4>Weaknesses</div>
+    <div><h4>O</h4>Opportunities</div>
+    <div><h4>T</h4>Threats</div>
+</div>
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -175,7 +169,7 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: clas
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
  #### Opportunities
- - possibilities today's world offers to us
+ - possibilities today's world offers to you
  - using them supports flow
  - personal vision builds on them
  
@@ -215,15 +209,15 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: clas
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 #### Opportunities
-- contribute to open source development
-- use college degree on distributed systems
-- change jobs for
-    - different role
-    - better pay
-    - more aligned tech stack
-- get exposure as an expert
-- contribute to the state-of-the-art
+- switch jobs for
+    - better fitting role - SW developer?
+    - higher pay
+    - different tech stack
+- contribute to an open source project
+- use college degree (distributed systems)
+- build specific expertise, get exposure
 - share knowledge through talks and blog
+- contribute to the state-of-the-art
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
@@ -232,12 +226,13 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: clas
 - changed job:
     - low pay / annoying co-workers / toxic&nbsp;workplace / long commute
     - having to use Windows
+- more exposure - personal attacks
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 #### My Observations
-- my SWOT felt misaligned with the career of people management<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- Threats applied to the current situation as well<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- my SWOT felt misaligned with the current career (people management)<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- Threats already applied to the current situation<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 Change was desirable and not even that risky.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
@@ -319,9 +314,8 @@ Goal: find groups of activities that support each other.<!-- .element: class="fr
 Finding a personal vision takes effort and time.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 <br/>
-Finding a beta version is easier<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-and you won't procrastinate to start!<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+Finding a beta version is easier<br />so you won't procrastinate to start!<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -366,7 +360,7 @@ Starting small is fine, as long as you start!
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 ### My First Steps
 
-1. Daily coding refresher:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+1. Coding refresher:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
     - **Kotlin** Koans
     - **Go** by Example
     - Learn **Go** with Tests
@@ -377,16 +371,10 @@ Starting small is fine, as long as you start!
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 ### My Findings
 
-<div>
-
-This covered:
-- coding useful software publicly
-- learning from others
-
-i.e. my personal vision.
-
-</div>
-<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-I regularly experienced flow, improved my skills and really enjoyed doing it.
-<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- starting small & early was great:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - for "prototyping" the vision<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - to experiment stress-free<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - to avoid overthinking it<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - to figure out if I need to scale it out<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- I regularly experienced flow, improved my mood, raised my skills and really enjoyed doing it.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- having a vision is one thing, but acting on it is also essential<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->

slides/outcomes.md

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 #### Hamster Procrastination Cycle
 <!-- .slide: data-background="slides/hamster_in_box.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
-1. Do nothing
-2. Have regrets
-3. Doubt yourself
-4. Feel helpless
-5. GOTO 1
+1. Do nothing<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+2. Have regrets<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+3. Doubt yourself<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+4. Feel helpless<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+5. GOTO 1<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
 
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@@ -138,12 +138,12 @@ Because it learned it is no use to even try.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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 #### Positive Cycle of Flow
-
-1. Do meaningful actions
-2. Feel good
-3. Growing skills
-4. Believe in yourself
-5. GOTO 1
+<!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/flow_cycle.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
+1. Do meaningful actions<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+2. Feel good<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+3. Growing skills<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+4. Believe in yourself<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+5. GOTO 1<!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
 
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