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The Productivity Cycle

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Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by bcbrown »

michaelochurch wrote: post #3

I can’t help but lead with “ego” and “legacy” because the entire ability to create something from nothing (programming) and to get disproportionally rewarded for doing so (programming salaries) comes along with more than a touch of blind privilege. #Fail http://michaelochurch.wordpress.com/2013/11/03/software-engi... Programmers are well-compensated compared to most people outside of the 1%, but this idea that we're…

You seem to often conflate the world of programmers with the world of VCs. It looks like tunnel vision or myopia.

I know plenty of people who are 30 years old, and are making 20-30k, or don't have a career and are still working in the service industry. We are fortunate.

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by dzink »

Nice work! In order to balance my project and school I ended up taking 2 hour naps around 6pm (right after school) to refresh my brain for coding between 8pm and 4am, then napping again till 8am for the 9am till 5pm cycle. The good news was that the project I was building allowed me to post all of my side projects for others to be able to contribute to and see all cool projects done around me ( http://doerhub.com ) , so now that both helps me jump back on the bandwagon faster and energizes my new cycle of work.

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by nbouscal »

Swizec wrote: post #9

The coolest thing about caffeine is that it does actually help with mental agility and various cognitive tasks. But surprisingly few cognitive tasks. It actually only increases your working memory and positively influences your ability to concentrate on a task. That's it. More interestingly still, it doesn't have any cognitive effects at all unless you're sleep deprived. It also doesn't have any cognitive effects in…

You're underselling working memory. Working memory is essential for almost everything productive that you do.

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by uioffoo »

dzink wrote: post #12

Nice work! In order to balance my project and school I ended up taking 2 hour naps around 6pm (right after school) to refresh my brain for coding between 8pm and 4am, then napping again till 8am for the 9am till 5pm cycle. The good news was that the project I was building allowed me to post all of my side projects for others to be able to contribute to and see all cool projects done around me ( http://doerhub.com ) ,…

Why don't go fuck yourself ? Every time I see your comment I always wonder why the FUCK you post link to your website. I mean, just see your own comment history. We all know you are girl who code, so there are thousands many like you , more smarter , brilliant than you. Don't for FUCKING sake relate everything to you. Its like saying I am super hard worker and everyone else is stupid. Again, go fuck yourself

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by etjossem »

uioffoo wrote: post #14
dzink wrote: post #12

Nice work! In order to balance my project and school I ended up taking 2 hour naps around 6pm (right after school) to refresh my brain for coding between 8pm and 4am, then napping again till 8am for the 9am till 5pm cycle. The good news was that the project I was building allowed me to post all of my side projects for others to be able to contribute to and see all cool projects done around me ( http://doerhub.com ) ,…

Why don't go fuck yourself ? Every time I see your comment I always wonder why the FUCK you post link to your website. I mean, just see your own comment history. We all know you are girl who code, so there are thousands many like you , more smarter , brilliant than you. Don't for FUCKING sake relate everything to you. Its like saying I am super hard worker and everyone else is stupid. Again, go fuck yourself

There's nothing remotely egotistical about what dzink is saying. In no way is she putting other people down, let alone saying "everyone else is stupid." This is one of the few places on the internet I can go and expect to have a civil conversation, and you're ruining it for me.

You are obviously new here, so I'll explain: people post links to their own projects and seek out constructive feedback all the time on HN, and it's totally acceptable. "Fuck you" is not.

Edit: thanks for the downvote, I would have done it if I could.

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by ta43434 »

JacobIrwin wrote: post #10

Enjoyed the read, but not so sure that "caffeine is a zero-sum game." - http://www.futurity.org/caffeine-stimulates-long-term-memory...

From your link:

    The subjects—*none of whom regularly ate or drank caffeinated products*—
Tolerance is the main reason why caffeine is a (mostly) zero sum game.

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by groby_b »

uioffoo wrote: post #14
dzink wrote: post #12

Nice work! In order to balance my project and school I ended up taking 2 hour naps around 6pm (right after school) to refresh my brain for coding between 8pm and 4am, then napping again till 8am for the 9am till 5pm cycle. The good news was that the project I was building allowed me to post all of my side projects for others to be able to contribute to and see all cool projects done around me ( http://doerhub.com ) ,…

Why don't go fuck yourself ? Every time I see your comment I always wonder why the FUCK you post link to your website. I mean, just see your own comment history. We all know you are girl who code, so there are thousands many like you , more smarter , brilliant than you. Don't for FUCKING sake relate everything to you. Its like saying I am super hard worker and everyone else is stupid. Again, go fuck yourself

Well, she did an AMA - it would be kind of expected that most of her recent comments are about herself. But unlike you, she's posting under an actual account, not a sock puppet specifically made to insult.

If you want to disagree with her, how about cutting the insults and engaging with a real account?

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by eloff »

uioffoo wrote: post #14
dzink wrote: post #12

Nice work! In order to balance my project and school I ended up taking 2 hour naps around 6pm (right after school) to refresh my brain for coding between 8pm and 4am, then napping again till 8am for the 9am till 5pm cycle. The good news was that the project I was building allowed me to post all of my side projects for others to be able to contribute to and see all cool projects done around me ( http://doerhub.com ) ,…

Why don't go fuck yourself ? Every time I see your comment I always wonder why the FUCK you post link to your website. I mean, just see your own comment history. We all know you are girl who code, so there are thousands many like you , more smarter , brilliant than you. Don't for FUCKING sake relate everything to you. Its like saying I am super hard worker and everyone else is stupid. Again, go fuck yourself

Geez, take your own advice. And please leave this community.

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by visakanv »

uioffoo wrote: post #14
dzink wrote: post #12

Nice work! In order to balance my project and school I ended up taking 2 hour naps around 6pm (right after school) to refresh my brain for coding between 8pm and 4am, then napping again till 8am for the 9am till 5pm cycle. The good news was that the project I was building allowed me to post all of my side projects for others to be able to contribute to and see all cool projects done around me ( http://doerhub.com ) ,…

Why don't go fuck yourself ? Every time I see your comment I always wonder why the FUCK you post link to your website. I mean, just see your own comment history. We all know you are girl who code, so there are thousands many like you , more smarter , brilliant than you. Don't for FUCKING sake relate everything to you. Its like saying I am super hard worker and everyone else is stupid. Again, go fuck yourself

Hey, I'm sorry that somebody else is getting you down. Is everything okay? Are you going through any sort of trouble?

I ask not to be condescending or sarcastic, but because there are usually deeper causes for such anger and aggression. You can talk to me if you like, email or whatever. Take care.

Re: The Productivity Cycle

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Post by reneherse »

Swizec wrote: post #9

The coolest thing about caffeine is that it does actually help with mental agility and various cognitive tasks. But surprisingly few cognitive tasks. It actually only increases your working memory and positively influences your ability to concentrate on a task. That's it. More interestingly still, it doesn't have any cognitive effects at all unless you're sleep deprived. It also doesn't have any cognitive effects in…

And a few of the drawbacks of caffeine:

• It causes peristalsis of the intestines, resulting in what might be called "premature" defecation. I have a hunch this reduces nutrient absorption in the small intestine.

• The "pick me up" you receive when drinking your morning joe is actually just the elimination of your body's withdrawal symptoms through reintroduction of the stimulant. It raises you back to "normal".

• Depending on whether your body metabolizes caffeine quickly or slowly, even a small/moderate dose early in the day may disrupt your sleep cycle, perpetuating insomnia.

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