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I code under Linux where I have no games installed. Also no music running. And then just have at it. When I see that it's not going well, I quit and boot Window
by lakomen 4y ago
I code under Linux where I have no games installed. Also no music running. And then just have at it.
When I see that it's not going well, I quit and boot Windows, play games and do all the stuff that scratches that itch until I'm bored with it.
Next day I try again and see how it's going. Repeat until it works.
But then really use that time when it works. This usually turns into 12+ hours work days that are enjoyable.
This is however not how it works when someone employs you. That's also why I shy away from getting a job. It's not compatible. Or maybe I'm out of the loop and the industry has adapted to worker's needs?
The way I work is, I have work phases and leisure phases. The work phase usually lasts 3 weeks, followed by a leisure phase 1-2 weeks long.
In the work phase, besides getting food, I only work. 12+ hours a day, usually 14, until my eyes bleed and I have to go to bed. Getting food includes a walk for 1 hour. When I'm stuck at a problem I also go for a walk or shopping.
Then randomly I just can't do it anymore and have to stop working.
The leisure phase begins.
This is the time where I refill my tolerance for this game I play, called work. I don't work at all until I'm bored of not working.
And then, see the beginning of my post.
Also when I work, I'm on a mission. My mission is to finish this product and nothing can stop me. It's my holy mission. I have to complete it. I'm interested in it. I want it to be finished. It will be finished. Don't distract me! I'm a fucking zealot. Get out the way.