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C. I read K&R and did every exercise in it this year, and it really changed how I thought about programming, even in higher level languages. Specifically, I feel like it's made me a lot more considerate about algorithm design and detecting edge cases. More justification: https://blog.bradfieldcs.com/the-cost-of-forsaking-c-1139864...
You are not going to get much love here. But you are right.
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Can you elaborate on why other things are "better" than crossfit? I've found it to be very time-efficient and well-rounded.
A lot of folks give CrossFit crap (and a some of it is justified). It is hip to hate on it. If you can get a box that has a good owner/coach, CrossFit is an excellent way to learn about fitness and your limits. The biggest issue I have is the lack of quality control between gyms. The community/class aspects help push you, the types of movements and workouts can be very effective at both strength, cardio, and capacity…
Trust me it REALLY depends on the box and the coaches...there's 2 coaches that aren't super helpful, but they're still nice and friendly, but the owner, and 2 of the other coaches are amazing.
At 515, you can't do a ton, so they walked me through modifications, they give me extra help to get better form, they slow me down when I want to push past my limit or feel I'm not progressing fast enough -- so I don't get injured.
Heck, they even call and fb chat w/ me if I miss a class. I started 9/10 @ 515. It's 12/27 and I'm 430. Goal is be I can see CrossFit REALLY sucking if quality isn't there, and the coaches suck, I don't like going to classes AS much when the good coaches aren't coaching, so I think that's the difference..
A normal gym you just have equipment, quality doesn't matter that much, in CrossFit --it's all about the people running the place, if they aren't attentive to those who might need extra help getting up to par, then find a different box.
Negotiation skills. https://abe-winter.github.io/2018/12/20/stalin.html http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2014/05/the-ultimate-cheat-shee... http://time.com/38796/6-hostage-negotiation-techniques-that-... https://hbr.org/2016/07/how-to-negotiate-with-a-liar https://hbr.org/2014/06/how-to-negotiate-with-someone-more-p... https://www.fastcompany.com/3001209/negotiate-car-salesman-5... https://www.theatlantic.com/business/ar…
I've made a list of things I'd like to learn soon. These are personally important to me, but based on your circumstances and specializations, it may (or may not) be important for you as well. 1> Learning to learn From my interactions with some of my friends, I've come to realize that I'm pretty bad at learning, or at being focussed and determined enough to put work into it. I'm not sure how I can correct it, but I've…
2) Machine learning and computational neuroscience are two different fields. You really don't need to understand neuroscience to contribute meaningfully to machine learning.
You'd be much better served by studying mathematics like real/complex/functional analysis, abstract algebra, probability, etc.
3) If you've struggled with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression, don't bother waiting to see a therapist. Finding a therapist should be the first thing on your list.
Do something that would be orthogonal to the current sum of your life experiences.
This! If you have time off, do something risky that you wouldn't do normally. Why? Because soon enough you'll likely be back in the normal swing of things and unable to take that risk. Examples: Work on a farm Do the Appalachian trail (or similar) Take the train across Australia Learn to ride a motorcycle Learn to play guitar Etc Etc
Learn to ride a motorcycle
Learn to play guitar
Are these risky endeavors?
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Taken to an extreme that can get ridiculous (eg if colleges start teaching courses titled “fake it until you can make it”).
What’s the difference between “faking it until you make it” and “learning on the job?” I don’t think I have had a single job in 20+ years where I didn’t spend the first six months in Imposter Syndrome territory.
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A lot of folks give CrossFit crap (and a some of it is justified). It is hip to hate on it. If you can get a box that has a good owner/coach, CrossFit is an excellent way to learn about fitness and your limits. The biggest issue I have is the lack of quality control between gyms. The community/class aspects help push you, the types of movements and workouts can be very effective at both strength, cardio, and capacity…
I started crossfit in September at 515 lbs. Trust me it REALLY depends on the box and the coaches...there's 2 coaches that aren't super helpful, but they're still nice and friendly, but the owner, and 2 of the other coaches are amazing. At 515, you can't do a ton, so they walked me through modifications, they give me extra help to get better form, they slow me down when I want to push past my limit or feel I'm not pr…
The skill I am working on the hardest for 2019 is being able to put down my phone. Or more generally to stop the cycle of mindless addictive loops, checking for comments and upvotes on social media, endlessly refreshing forums, and so on. I’ve tried a few times over the past year to make headway on this and haven’t felt successful, so I’m redoubling and trying to deconstruct the concept a little, figure out some rule…
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What’s the difference between “faking it until you make it” and “learning on the job?” I don’t think I have had a single job in 20+ years where I didn’t spend the first six months in Imposter Syndrome territory.
Maybe that is what the big corps think? Then why not just replace CS programs with boot camps that focus on passing the tech interview?
For the record: I see nothing wrong with having a two year degree that spends the first year focusing on algorithms and the basics of computer science and the second year focused on a practical emphasis where graduates can hit the ground running. Whether that be embedded programming, game development, big data, web development, etc.
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I started crossfit in September at 515 lbs. Trust me it REALLY depends on the box and the coaches...there's 2 coaches that aren't super helpful, but they're still nice and friendly, but the owner, and 2 of the other coaches are amazing. At 515, you can't do a ton, so they walked me through modifications, they give me extra help to get better form, they slow me down when I want to push past my limit or feel I'm not pr…
Agreed! And awesome progress!