Getting Started On Medium
There is a feeling one gets when you are about to start something — a restless and tense feeling. You begin to think less of yourself, thinking of how to go about it, how to start, what to write, and if you can you really write. How To Start? The question of how to start sets in, really there is no right way or wrong way to start I think. The more you sit and think of how to start, the more it seems impossible and almost difficult to start. You know, take for instance; I wanted to start writi...
Getting Started On Medium
There is a feeling one gets when you are about to start something — a restless and tense feeling. You begin to think less of yourself, thinking of how to go about it, how to start, what to write, and if you can you really write. How To Start? The question of how to start sets in, really there is no right way or wrong way to start I think. The more you sit and think of how to start, the more it seems impossible and almost difficult to start. You know, take for instance; I wanted to start writi...
Be Inspired To Write
After 50 years of inspired prevarication, I’ve discovered a new reason to be inspired. The inspiration to write. At last, the recognition that the desire and intention to write are personal to you. It’s part of your psychology that comes from a focused and determined mindset. My formula for developing a focussed and determined mindset is simply this: Wake with a purpose; Meditation or contemplation; Exercise; Breakfast; Writing; Tick off your to-do list when writing tasks are complete. Relax ...
Be Inspired To Write
After 50 years of inspired prevarication, I’ve discovered a new reason to be inspired. The inspiration to write. At last, the recognition that the desire and intention to write are personal to you. It’s part of your psychology that comes from a focused and determined mindset. My formula for developing a focussed and determined mindset is simply this: Wake with a purpose; Meditation or contemplation; Exercise; Breakfast; Writing; Tick off your to-do list when writing tasks are complete. Relax ...
Two simple -and necessary- steps to stop procrastinating and take action.
We overcomplicate things, get overwhelmed, and ultimately — get stuck. Here are 2 important steps you need to do to get going again: clarify & simplify. Some of us like to jump into things but quit soon after the going gets a bit hard. Many of us don’t even start. When we have something to do that isn’t crystal clear -we tend to procrastinate. • You don’t know how it’s done — so you don’t do it. • You don’t know what’s involved — so you don’t do it. • It appears to be complicated — so you don...
Two simple -and necessary- steps to stop procrastinating and take action.
We overcomplicate things, get overwhelmed, and ultimately — get stuck. Here are 2 important steps you need to do to get going again: clarify & simplify. Some of us like to jump into things but quit soon after the going gets a bit hard. Many of us don’t even start. When we have something to do that isn’t crystal clear -we tend to procrastinate. • You don’t know how it’s done — so you don’t do it. • You don’t know what’s involved — so you don’t do it. • It appears to be complicated — so you don...
Managing Change: Mitigating The Negative Fresh Start Effect
What is this Effect? New Year, New Me… The Fresh Start Effect is a tendency we have to set goals and aspirations at significant landmarks in our lives. It is best exemplified by the yearly affair of setting New Year's resolutions. Most people do not follow through on their resolutions. However, on average, a higher percentage of people keep to the goals they set compared to other periods of the year. This means that it's still a net positive phenomenon. Other examples include the fi...
Managing Change: Mitigating The Negative Fresh Start Effect
What is this Effect? New Year, New Me… The Fresh Start Effect is a tendency we have to set goals and aspirations at significant landmarks in our lives. It is best exemplified by the yearly affair of setting New Year's resolutions. Most people do not follow through on their resolutions. However, on average, a higher percentage of people keep to the goals they set compared to other periods of the year. This means that it's still a net positive phenomenon. Other examples include the fi...
Designing at FAANG Companies
Working at a FAANG company (Fb/Meta, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) has pretty awesome perks like competitive pay, benefits, reputation, & impact. Starfish saying “today’s the day!” Me during offer decisions But although there are lots of articles on how to get into them, there aren’t as many specific insights on what to do after you’re accepted fish in bags that escaped from an aquarium tank saying “now what?” and designing at the largest tech companies in the world is pretty different than...
Designing at FAANG Companies
Working at a FAANG company (Fb/Meta, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) has pretty awesome perks like competitive pay, benefits, reputation, & impact. Starfish saying “today’s the day!” Me during offer decisions But although there are lots of articles on how to get into them, there aren’t as many specific insights on what to do after you’re accepted fish in bags that escaped from an aquarium tank saying “now what?” and designing at the largest tech companies in the world is pretty different than...
