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When procrastinating...
- you avoid urgent tasks.
- you spend time on useless things.
- you don’t rest, nor regain energy.
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And then...
- you fall behind and get stressed.
- you regret losing your precious time.
- you feel miserable and tired.
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...but why?
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😐 “I don’t feel like it.”
“I’m way too tired.” 😪
😕 “I don’t know how to do it.”
“I’m very busy now.” 🧐
😇 “I will do it, but first [☕].”
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No, really. Why?
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Modern world brought us...
- safety, stability, long life
- freedom, opportunities
- accessible information, knowledge
...and so many options to choose from!
Decision Paralysis
We can easily become overwhelmed by options.
- What if I pick the wrong option?
- Should I go back and try the other one?
- Will this be the best use of my resources?
- Shouldn’t I spend more time researching this?
- What is the best choice?
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Finding the best option hurts,
so we leave it for later.
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But as the saying goes...
The best is the mortal enemy of the good
— Montesquieu
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But as the saying goes...
Premature optimization is the root of all evil
— Donald Knuth
How to make good decisions?
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Try out everything?
This could take a lifetime.
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Try whatever comes?
On average this takes several lifetimes.
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Focus in one direction?
Now we’re making progress!
Personal Intermezzo!
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David Hrdina Nemecek
Software Developer
Father of three boys 😀 😜 👶
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I 💘
Code + Computers
+ Coffee
+ Perfection
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I enjoy meeting people*
once a week.
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Career Review
Master’s degree in Informatics,
Parallel and Distributed Systems
| Role | duration |
|---|---|
| SW Developer | 4 years |
| Sr. SW Developer | 4 years |
| Dev Manager | 5 years |
| Sr. Dev Manager | 1+ year |
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Last year I realized
- I’m very often unhappy, apathetic
- I procrastinate at work heavily
- I can’t keep up
- I feel frustrated and helpless
- I’m scared of the next workday
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Library to the rescue!
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My Stack of Books
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⭐ The End of Procrastination ⭐
by Petr Ludwig
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
by Angela Duckworth
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Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
by Martin Seligman
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Focus: A Simplicity Manifesto in the Age of Distraction
by Leo Babauta