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Probably off topic, but the deadline point struck me most about the video. I'm a firm believer in self-directed learning, but I must admit that one of the benef
by agilo 15y ago
Probably off topic, but the deadline point struck me most about the video. I'm a firm believer in self-directed learning, but I must admit that one of the benefits of having an overarching system that pushes you to deliver on time, such as school or a boss, can also have its benefits in setting the deadlines for you (and enforcing them). It takes a great amount of self-discipline to stick to one's own deadlines.
- evangineer 15y agoI've struggled a lot with external deadlines vs self-imposed ones. The stuff with external deadlines always gets delivered, personal projects all too often slip. A key part of raising one's game is seeing this for what it is and addressing it effectively. Announcing self-imposed deadlines to others to create external accountability is one way.
- bajsejohannes 15y agoI recently discovered http://www.stickk.com http://www.stickk.com . I haven't tried it, but my understanding is that you set a goal, a deadline, some stakes and a referee. If you don't finish in time, you have to pay the price (stakes) that you have set. This can for example be donating money to an organization you don't like.