Joe Previte
American software engineer; worked on code-server at Coder and teaches TypeScript and open-source contribution. Publishes at joeprevite.com.
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There is no better way to improve a business than dogfooding it by treating yourself as a client
Their wordsthere is no better way to improve a business than dogfooding yourself which means treating myself as a client for the wellness coaching main problem i've been trying to help myself with mouth-breathing at night. things i've tried so far: - nasal rinse (tiny bit of salt + baking
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Their words"there will always be more work" this reframe was the one thing that got me to stop staying up late and start: - going to bed early - prioritizing sleep over work - feeling less like "i didn't get enough done today" prioritizing sleep improves everything else
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Their wordsit feels like every day the bar is getting lower and lower people are - too busy to work on their health problems - too tired to hang out - too overwhelmed to respond - too trapped in the black mirror - too distracted to do deep work dont get caught in these loops
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When life gets busy, pushing workouts later and later is the main reason people stop staying healthy
Their wordsthe most difficult part of staying healthy is when life feels busy and crowded you push your workouts farther and farther out until you look up and it's 1am and you still haven't done your workout that's a big red flag - something needs to change
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Their wordshaving a healthy body and a healthy mind should never be sold as "sacrificing family time" if anything, prioritizing your health means you'll be more present with your family because your mind will be sharper and you'll have more energy the sooner you realize this, the sooner
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Their wordsNot only did I meet other TypeScript community members, but people corrected me or taught me new things. Towards the end, people started tweeted me asking for TypeScript help. I didn't always know the answer, but my sharing with others and learning in public helped me build reputation and credibility.
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Their wordsKeeping your attention on one project increases the likelihood you'll stay on track.
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Their wordsI believe we should always be sharing with others what we're learning. It helps solidify your understanding and it spreads knowledge - a win-win for all!
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Their wordsThe actual learning happens when you deliberately practice what you have learned.
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Their wordsI would argue that most people don't learn about it unless they seek it out.
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- 8 weeks earlier
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Anyone can begin contributing to open-source in a language even if they are not an expert.
Their wordsAnyone can get started contributing to open-source in a language where they're not a pro.
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Their wordsThis does not mean that writing out your goals guarantees success, but rather that it increase s the probability of success by ten times.
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Their wordsI expected it to be self-sustaining from the start. But I realize now I don't think that can happen unless you put the work in from the beginning.
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Their wordsA community is a hard thing to start. Especially nowadays with all the internet things competing for our attention. It's super difficult. And it's super difficult to get people to commit to things.
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