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devchris10

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    Comment #28122928

    Ambition and insecurity are two sides of the same coin, imo. These books helped me alot personally: "Freedom from the known" - Jiddu Krishnamurti and "Power of Now" - Eckhart Tolle…

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    Ask HN: What Do You Think?

    The problem (IMHO) around notes, scheduling, and productivity apps is that they have only subset of features that a given user needs. User workflows are very unique and diverse. So…

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    Comment #25243125

    Pay down all debt. Cut down on expenses. Sell most of your possessions. Invest in stocks/crypto. Take a few months rest without any digital obligations and reset your health. Good …

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    Comment #25240306

    Below are some apps that address the collection/curation aspect: https://raindrop.io/ https://stash.ai/ https://getmemex.com/ https://www.instapaper.com/ https://kollate.io/?ref=pr…

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    Comment #25206197

    Apologies for piggybacking on the original question but couldn't pass up the opportunity to ask the daytrading crowd. Would you publicly post price predictions/odds to get ranked a…

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    Comment #24782666

    Reason I ask is I'm facing a similar issue with an app I'm launching. My research has led me to this and from what you've said, you might be in the "lottery" zone despite trying to…

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    Comment #24778476

    Just curious, how are you handling the legality if at all :) Are "popularity contests" considered sweepstakes or lotteries?

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    Comment #24475040

    Definitely. But costs do add up if you go thru alot.

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    Comment #24475030

    Good point. But it does something to know that an old book of mine will go to a specific requester instead being part of a bulk donation.

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    Ask HN: If you prefer physical books, how do you read without breaking the bank?

    I know tablets and e-readers are getting better all the time. But I still prefer physical books, esp if the material is technical or part of a textbook. Please share some tips if y…

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    For devs interested in exchanging help/labor, submit your project

    Examples: x hours of frontend work for backend work Setting up AWS infrastructure for single page application Database migration for ansible scripts, etc If you: - want collaborato…

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    Ask HN: How's working remotely from a tiny home, vanhome, or boat?

    Please share your experiences and how you set it up!

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    Ask HN: Submit your technical project/RFP

    Seems with quarantine, there are many engineers at home just itching to work on interesting things. If you: - need RFPs for custom technical/engineering work - want collaborators o…

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    Comment #24403429

    Thanks for the link. I was thinking more of a direct exchange of hours rather than a "lending." Seems to align more incentives that way.

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    Ask HN: Any devs interested in exchanging help/labor?

    Examples: x hours of frontend work for backend work Setting up AWS infrastructure for single page application Database migration for ansible scripts, etc

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    Ask HN: What's the biggest problem with social networks today?

    I'm curious about differentiating between causes and symptoms. Seems like a complicated mix of privacy, increasing polarization, centralization/decentralization, ad incentives, jus…

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    Comment #23917883

    Def. not an expert and from what I gathered, it's a lifelong effort. But for me, it takes a few min just to concentrate on the breath and remind myself to observe my thoughts, emot…

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    Comment #23917024

    A Philosophy of Software Design - John Ousterhout

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    Comment #23916845

    Try meditation. It is literally meant to quiet ego-based thinking. Maybe it will help you approach problems with clarity after. For me, the concepts "feedback loop from hell" and "…

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    Ask HN: What are your experiences switching to a plant-based diet?

    Just got my mind blown by "Game Changers" on Netflix and all the world-class athletes eating plants only. For those who love meat, how did you make your transition easier?

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    Comment #23762934

    Trying to launch event as soon as 200 players sign up. Currently finishing up the app and ranking system. Feedback welcome!

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