slides/bonus.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 <!-- .slide: data-background="slides/bonus_round.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.3"-->
 -V-
 
-### TOOL: Journal
+### Journal
 
 Just one line a day
 
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ to chat with yourself from the past.
 
 -V-
 
-### TOOL: Yearly Themes
+### Yearly Themes
 
 Set a **general direction** for yourself, not a goal.
 
@@ -25,45 +25,18 @@ Set a **general direction** for yourself, not a goal.
 
 -V-
 
-### HACK: Disconnect Comms
+### Minimize Distractions
 
 - Use Do Not Disturb on the phone & computer
-- Check messages in short, predefined time slots
+- Clean your desk and the surroundings
-- Losing your flow is not worth it
+- *Get rid of junk!*
 
 Replace it with *intentional* and *meaningful* connections.
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 
-### HACK: Physical Cleanup
+### Hormone High
-
-- Clean your desk and the surroundings
-    - *Get rid of stuff* that is not essential and keep it that way
-    - shield your mind from wandering
-    - protect your flow
-
--V-
-
-### HACK: Containerize
-
-- Organize stuff into a hierarchy of containers:
-    - cabinet > shelf > box > zip-bag > rubber band
-    - ideally opaque first level, then transparent
-    - easy to access, quickly out of sight
-
--V-
-
-### HACK: Digital Cleanup
-
-- Clean your digital desk
-    - use workspaces to focus on one task
-    - go full-screen, single app
-    - hide any non-essential UI
-
--V-
-
-### HACK: Hormone High
 
 Fully natural and legal*!
 
@@ -74,6 +47,13 @@ Fully natural and legal*!
 
 -V-
 
+#### Drink with caution
+
+- Cortisol - when things get tough
+
+-V-
+
+
 Procrastination
 
 is something you can conquer

slides/discipline.md

@@ -100,20 +100,7 @@ Define positive habits
 and track them daily.
 
 -V-
-
-#### 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" -->
-- incremental changes take time, habits help us make the time<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- tracking habits increases the retention of habits<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
--V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
-#### How?
 | Habit | Workout | Alcohol | Coding |
 | ------|---------|---------|------- |
 | Target| > 10 min| < 0,5 l |> 30 min|
@@ -145,7 +132,7 @@ and track them daily.
 #### One page per week <!-- .element: class="text-over-image" -->
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" data-background-image="slides/habit_tracker_100.jpg" -->
-#### 100 weeks in a row<br/>(1.92 years) <!-- .element: class="text-over-image" -->
+#### 100 weeks in a row <!-- .element: class="text-over-image" -->
 
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background="slides/todo_today.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.4" -->

slides/motivation.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<!-- .slide: data-background="slides/motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.5"  -->
+<!-- .slide: data-background="slides/motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.8"  -->
 ## Motivation <!-- .element: class="text-over-image" -->
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#033" -->
 
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Carrot and stick; someone else sets our path.
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 - numbs our self-motivation <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- activity feels meaningless <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- feels meaningless <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - makes it easier to procrastinate <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ---
@@ -35,18 +35,10 @@ We have our own target and we follow it.
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/goal_based_motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.3" -->
 We want to achieve something in the future. 
 
-1. long displeasure from not reaching the goal<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- Pros: it works! <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-2. short rush of joy that quickly evaporates <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- Cons: it causes us damage; not sustainable <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
+- long struggle, followed by a short rush of joy that quickly evaporates <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
--V-
+- requires more and more demanding goals <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-<!-- .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
-<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/hedonic_treadmill.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
@@ -54,7 +46,7 @@ Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 > Humans quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events.
 
-The reward for finishing a major goal<br />is not worth a long struggle to get there.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+The reward for finishing a major goal is not worth a long struggle to get there.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 
@@ -70,28 +62,12 @@ 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" -->
-Joy is found in doing an activity, not finishing it.
+Enjoy the ride, the destination is secondary.
 
-"Happiness now", not just at the end. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- happiness now, not just at the end <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
+- unlocks flow <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-Unlocks flow, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- flow brings contentment and mastery <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
+- ...which in turn brings results <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-flow brings contentment and mastery, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-that in turn brings results. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
----
-
-### Flow
-
-State of deep immersion in an activity that...<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-* is challenging<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-* makes use of our strengths<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-* matches our skills<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-* is enjoyable.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-We tend to lose our sense of time.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ---
 
@@ -179,11 +155,11 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: clas
  - using them supports flow
  - personal vision builds on them
  
- Only a few will be used. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+ Only a few will be used. The rest needs to be rejected and banished <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
  
- The rest needs to be rejected and banished: <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+ to gain focus, clarity and mastery <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
- - to gain focus, clarity and mastery, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
- - to avoid decision paralysis or regrets. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+ to avoid decision paralysis or regrets. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -200,16 +176,16 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: clas
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 #### Strengths
-- life-long programming experience, love building useful solutions
+- attention to detail, carefulness, looking for perfection
-- attention to detail, carefulness, looking for perfection; love creating nice and clean software
+- enjoy exploring and learning new technologies
-- persevering problem solver; like to explore and solve mysteries in tech
+- like to solve problems and mysteries in tech
-- open-minded and attentive listener
+- life-long programming experience
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 #### Weaknesses
-- introverted, social interactions are taxing
 - lacking in open confrontation, group arguments
+- introverted, social interactions are taxing
 - cautious in opinions, not an 'influencer'
 
 -V-
@@ -230,22 +206,14 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: clas
 #### Threats
 - changed role: boring / stressful / annoying
 - changed job:
-    - low pay / annoying co-workers / toxic&nbsp;workplace / long commute
+    - low pay / annoying co-workers / toxic workplace / long commute
     - having to use Windows
 
--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" -->
-
-Change was desirable and not even that risky.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
 #### Step 2:
 ### Personal Achievements
-- things that brought you joy / you are proud of
+- things you are proud of or that brought you joy
 - provides specific evidence of your strengths
 - helps to gain confidence and think positively
 
@@ -261,12 +229,6 @@ Change was desirable and not even that risky.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - learned to type using the Workman layout
 - ...
 
--V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-#### My Observations
-- Nice! I did some cool things!<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- Very little of it was connected to people&nbsp;management<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
 #### Step 3:
@@ -293,7 +255,7 @@ An activity should ideally fit into multiple categories.
 Goal: find groups of activities that support each other.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" data-transition="slide-in fade-out" -->
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 ### My Activities
 - writing readable code, testing, refactoring
 - exploring new technologies and approaches
@@ -303,14 +265,6 @@ Goal: find groups of activities that support each other.<!-- .element: class="fr
 - working with colleagues - reviews, discussions
 - research of innovative solutions
 - solving problems, making software more useful
-...
-
--V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" data-transition="slide-out fade-in"-->
-### My Activities Grouped
-- collaborative software development (direct)
-- exchange of experience (learning & teaching)
-- research, experiments, investigation
 
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -318,10 +272,9 @@ Goal: find groups of activities that support each other.<!-- .element: class="fr
 ### Beta-Vision
 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" -->
+and you won't procrastinate before finding it!<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -336,8 +289,10 @@ and you won't procrastinate to start!<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 ### My Beta-Vision
 
-- coding useful software on a daily basis, publicly
+- coding useful software on a daily basis
-- learning from others and sharing my knowledge
+- continually learning from others
+- sharing my knowledge with others
+- sharing code publicly
 
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -352,41 +307,23 @@ taking into account the analysis from the previous steps.
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 ### My Final Vision
 
-WIP
+I'm still iterating.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
 ### Act Now!
 
-*How can you incorporate your vision in the daily life?*
+> How can I incorporate my vision in my daily life?
 
 Starting small is fine, as long as you start!
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-### My First Steps
+### My Start
 
-1. Daily coding refresher:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+I started fixing defects in Android apps I use.
-    - **Kotlin** Koans
-    - **Go** by Example
-    - Learn **Go** with Tests
-    - Personal **React** project
-2. Fixing defects in the Android apps that I use (in Kotlin). <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
--V-
+It covers:
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
+- coding useful software
-### My Findings
-
-<div>
-
-This covered:
-- coding useful software publicly
 - learning from others
-
+- sharing code publicly
-i.e. my personal vision.
-
-</div>
-<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
-I regularly experienced flow, improved my skills and really enjoyed doing it.
-<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->

slides/outcomes.md

@@ -103,37 +103,36 @@ Because it learned it is no use to even try.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 #### How to break out?
 
 ---
-<!-- .slide: data-transition="slide-in fade-out" -->
+
 ### Time Perspectives
+[Philip Zimbardo] <!-- .element: class="reference-author" -->
 
 - positive past
 - negative past
 - present
 - future
 
-[Philip Zimbardo] <!-- .element: class="reference-author" -->
-
 -V-
-<!-- .slide: data-transition="fade" -->
+<!-- .slide: data-transition="slide-in fade-out" -->
-#### Focusing on
+Focusing on
 
 - ~~positive past~~
 - **negative past**
 - **present**
 - ~~future~~
 
-#### results in a hamster, depressions. <!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+results in a hamster, depressions. <!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-transition="fade-in slide-out" -->
-#### Refocusing on
+Refocusing on
 
 - **positive past** <!-- .element: class="fragment highlight-blue" data-fragment-index="2" -->
 - ~~negative past~~ <!-- .element: class="fragment semi-fade-out" data-fragment-index="2" -->
 - ~~present~~
 - **future** <!-- .element: class="fragment highlight-blue" data-fragment-index="1" -->
 
-#### breaks out of the hamster. <!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
+breaks out of the hamster. <!-- .element: class="fragment " -->
 
 ---
 

slides/overview.md

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ towards your vision.
 
 Gain **positive results**
 
-and keep on going.
+to keep you going.
 
 -V-