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Post by IggleSniggle »

cbsks wrote: post #194
toyg wrote: post #181

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't know how it is in the US, but I'm scared of even trying to be diagnosed in the UK. Once you're in the system as somebody with psych problems, a lot of things can get harder. I fear the risk is not worth satiating the curiosity.

I guess that’s one benefit of the US’s terrible health system? There isn’t a single “system” so even if one doctor diagnoses you with something, a different doctor in a different office won’t have any idea about it unless you volunteer the information.

Just FYI, this is increasingly less true in many respects...although the opposite problem also occurs, where there is so much noise that the important pieces for any given visit do not surface for the doc.

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Post by badtuple »

wenc wrote: post #192
dmix wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This was explained by HST in one of his letters, which was collected in the excellent three book collection of letters he sent and received to his friends. Including many famous writers. HST was always great in small rapid outputs of writing, which is captured well in his letters (similar to how his collection of articles are his most popular works, but these deserve a similar look). He obviously had some sort of ADD…

Inspiration is lumpy, so I've adopted the Fieldstone method [1] (articulated by the prolific Gerald Weinberg). In my implementation, I collect little thoughts (shower thoughts, observations, good turns of phrases, etc.) into a single continuous Google Doc. I revisit it often and guided by my current emotions and interests, try to coalesce like-ideas and rewrite them into a large idea. Some ideas eventually snowball i…

I have a similar workflow, but for a different reason. BJ Novak described in an interview how the ideation part of the process is totally different from the productive part. This spoke to me, and I've been approaching them separately ever since. When they get too inflated I either get writers/coders block or absolute spaghetti, so it's easy to see when I've grown less disciplined with the division.

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Post by fphilipe »

Octouroboros wrote: post #61
globular-toast wrote: post #57

One thing I really miss is the ability to backspace an entire word. I expect Ctrl+backspace to delete the previous word. This works in all places that I usually type so I find it quite difficult to not have this.

Hello! I feel the same way -- Ctrl+backspace support is planned for a future update. Thanks!

While trying it out, I've realized how I rely on ctrl-h as a more comfy backspace. I think this an Emacs binding that macOS supports system-wide. Would be great if that was supported :)

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Post by rhyswallace »

cbsks wrote: post #194
toyg wrote: post #181

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't know how it is in the US, but I'm scared of even trying to be diagnosed in the UK. Once you're in the system as somebody with psych problems, a lot of things can get harder. I fear the risk is not worth satiating the curiosity.

I guess that’s one benefit of the US’s terrible health system? There isn’t a single “system” so even if one doctor diagnoses you with something, a different doctor in a different office won’t have any idea about it unless you volunteer the information.

Wait the US doesn't have a centralized/shared medical records service? I never realized that! In France, I suppose like in the UK, we have our "Carte Vitale" ("Life/Vital Card"), which is scanned each visit to a doctor, hospital, pharmacy, etc, each updating your personal database nationally.

It also serves as a link to your insurance provider in each location, so reimbursements are automatic.

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Post by entropicdrifter »

grugagag wrote: post #174
nicky0 wrote: post #166

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think it's quite common among programmers. At least, I have always been that way too. I can go week of unproductive time then suddenly several days of immersion.

That's the reason I avoid taking the Ritaline/Amphetamines route. I think it is normal and i wouldn't want to be a productivity machine anyway

They're also bad for your heart and can really mess up your diet if you're not careful

Re: Show HN: I made a site where you practice typing by retyping entire novels

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Post by jcul »

This is really great.

I tried to watch my hands as I typed and I noticed I only seem to type with two fingers from each hand, mostly the index finger.

I've been typing like this for years, has anyone re-trained themselves to use proper 10 finger typing or even switched straight to something like DVORAK?

Was it worth the effort?

Re: Show HN: I made a site where you practice typing by retyping entire novels

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Post by jonplackett »

Octouroboros wrote: post #150
jonplackett wrote: post #133

This is a fantastic idea - Would it be possible to get a 'live' typing speed? Mine doesn't seem to show anything - does it only update at the end of the page?

Hello! As of now it only updates at the end of the page. I plan on adding options to have it update after every word or line in the very near future. Thanks!

That would be fun. It’s like when you’re driving a hybrid car you get dashboard feedback saying how well (or not) you’re doing and it’s quite encouraging!

Again - great idea. Nicely done!

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