Coding Diary Entry #4 - Getting Back on the Horse
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It's now been 4 days since I wrote a single line of code. That's not good. Practice and keeping what I've learned at the forefront of my mind is important and that much time without coding is an easy path for me to start forgetting what I worked so hard at acquiring.
Getting back on the horse
I don't know about you but, I tend to put others before myself very often. It may be because I am more agreeable than most...but even though sometimes it can be a virtue, sometimes it's also a vice to can make me resentful.
Why did it happen?
It's all nice and motivating to say that "it's how quickly we get back up" that counts...but it's also a good thing to take a moment to reflect on WHY we fell in the first place and then readjust our behaviors so that it doesn't happen again.
My guess is that I haven't systematically set a time everyday to go over material. I went full hog without a schedule and then when other things came up and no time was available...4 days went by without a single line of code.
Conclusion
Having a learning path and plan is good...but without a schedule and a routine to empower it might be a recipe for disaster.
I write about this a few days ago about the importance of saying “no”
When we say yes to something we simultaneously say no to something else, and if the thing we are saying “no” is ourselves that can cause us problems in the long term. Therefore, even if it might sound selfish, sometimes we simply need to say no to other people. Only that way we can find proper balance for us.
Cheers dude!
In school days... I was thought opportunity forgone ... that's how i best understand your reply ... interms of saying yes to what is most important.
Finding a balance in your life , your carrier and family .. and to conclude.. a lot of people have unachieved goals that keeps piling up for them..
Why not just create a life that takes you one step at a time
When it comes to something as complicated as coding, better not to have too many skip days. Consistency is the key because these codes need to get hammered into you brain!!!
Not even 10 minutes into this your post has already gotten over 100 votes. Why bother learning to program when you can simply write articles. lol.
Regarding the allocation of time I think with today's hectic schedules it maybe better off to just do the stuff when you have time and push hard on it. What I mean is if I have 1 full day to do what I want I just dedicated all into studying that whole day. See how much I can get out of it because tomorrow I maybe busy with something else and do not have the time to pick up where I left off. It will be harder to pick up where I left off if I do not do it for a while. Make the best of what time I have. Thanks.
BTW I will come back and upvote after 30 minutes on your post. Just want my curation rewards lol.
I'm curious too, CryptOctopus. You seem so good at writing posts, why switch to something you are not so good at?
Discipline Discipline Discipline.
Writing needs to be a daily habit, like breathing or taking a shower. No matter what comes up, barring an extreme emergency where there are EMT personnel involved, writing needs to take place on a daily basis. This is what the successful always state.
I watched an interview with a romance novel writer, the name that escapes me, who is one of the most successful in terms of sales. She said she wrote everyday, for decades...without missing a day. It might only be 500 or 1000 words but she got it in. That is dedication to her craft.
I have to view things in that light since I tend to lack the discipline. My goal on Steemit is two posts a day (I allow myself only one on Sunday). This I do no matter what....it is something that I committed myself to. If I do not have this etched in my mind, something else will come up.
So I make it a part of my day, no matter what.
Oh, yes, my friend, I understand you perfectly, and such a state happens to everyone who wants to strive in their lives. We try to learn, create, succeed and the main advantage of a person helps us - this is his life experience. Experience and knowledge in the most diverse areas of life. A person with a rich life experience is ready for success. His failures were the necessary preparation, the time of discipleship. His main mistakes he has already committed, and there is no need to expect foolishness from him. He is hardened by difficulties and adversities, he knows how to hold a blow - unlike those who can not boast of a great life experience. Thank you @cryptoctopus
To achieve something in life we need to make a proper plan and implementation of that plan in proper order is must. Yes you are very right that we need to look back that why it happened, because we have to prepare ourselves to avoid that mistake again. Keep in touch with your work specially in your beginning days. Keep going, good luck.
Schedule, structurize and plan. Then follow through with discipline and turn it into a habit.
It's not easy, but if you succeed you will benefit from it for the rest of your life!
Oh and keep posting, last Friday I saw a Jordan Peterson video on one of your blogs. It was exceptionally inspirational. I've watched about 10 hours of JP videos on youtube this weekend. Must say, I'm inspired to go explore the shadow and emerge as hero...
Maps of Memeing: https://www.reddit.com/r/Jordan_Peterson_Memes/
Exactly!
Sounds like my last week, Life gets in the way.
What kind of schedule do you think will work for you?
@cryptoctopus,
Yeah I have noted you didn't post as usual! But I thought you were busy wit coding. Anyway, your type is more generous than others and helpful. Sometimes it might make issues like you highlighted here. I know you won't say NO to people, but if you say NO today, I think in future they all will experience the benefits from your works. Try to attach with the schedule, practice is the most essential thing! Hope to see your coding session tomorrow!
Cheers~
loosing the schedule, kind of weird feeling, but recoverable. if you can earn 150 x 6 usd = 900 usd in 50 mins by 1 article, don't get the stress, you can plan your coding sessions without a doubt. good luck @cryptoctopus
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