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by ednite 1y ago
Yeah, that’s pretty much been my approach too. I try to take both the positive and the negative, since even bad input can help a project evolve. The tricky part now is the energy it takes to sift through it, feedback that sounds like it ca
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by ednite 1y ago
Exactly, well put. More and more I’m seeing people who are great at persuading others selling “insights” straight from AI to executives.
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I do not want to be a programmer anymore(mindthenerd.com)
80 points by ednite 1y ago|122 comments
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by ednite 1y ago
Is anyone else finding that the real job now is pushing back against AI-backed “suggestions” , from clients, managers, and even so-called “AI experts”? They sound confident, but too often collapse in design and practice. How are you handlin
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Hindi, Greek and English all come from a single ancient language(theconversation.com)
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by ednite 1y ago
This system has helped me move from ideas to plans more consistently. TL;DR: Mind maps are great for capturing raw ideas. Commonplace books turn those ideas into structured plans. Together, they take you from inspiration to execution.
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Mind Maps and the Commonplace Book: The Explorer and the Architect of My Ideas(mindthenerd.com)
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by ednite 1y ago
Fair enough.
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by ednite 1y ago
Lack of resources is rough I agree. In the past if I believe in an idea enough, I’ll find a way, if not, I let it go. Thanks for the comment.
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by ednite 1y ago
Smart move. Hope it works out. Best jobs are the ones that don't feel like a job!
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by ednite 1y ago
impressive. Thanks!
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by ednite 1y ago
Yeah, I get it! I passed my 20s decades ago, less energy, but passion makes up for it. Thanks for adding your take!
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by ednite 1y ago
Fair point. Thanks for commenting!
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by ednite 1y ago
The “3 projects” rule sounds like a smart way to avoid overload. Do you share your photos on Instagram?
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by ednite 1y ago
My advice to newcomers: if you have the passion and skill, persevere. The hype will settle, and solid engineers and techies will always be needed. For me, "giving up" would be less about leaving tech and more about re-prioritizing
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Ask HN: What's stopping you from starting your side project?
6 points by ednite 1y ago|16 comments
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by ednite 1y ago
Great question. I call this the “delegation paradox”: even when the math works, people resist letting go. - Psychology: self-worth gets tied to “doing it yourself,” so outsourcing feels like weakness or elitism. - Trust: Handing over person
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by ednite 1y ago
I once knew someone who was given a short timeline. Strangely, it didn’t just change their life; it changed mine. Ten years sounds like a gift, but it also redefines what “later” really means. I stopped thinking of time as something to sav
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by ednite 1y ago
Well put. Thank you for sharing such a powerful personal example.
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by ednite 1y ago
Interesting. Thanks
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by ednite 1y ago
It's fascinating that you mention this, as I wrote a piece exploring the very same idea, that our modern anxieties about AI are a direct echo of ancient philosophical warnings from Plato, Socrates, and Seneca.
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by ednite 1y ago
Nice read. As another commentator mentioned, this is a great real-world application of Kahneman's 'Thinking, Fast and Slow.' The author's examples illustrates how leaning into System 2 thinking can be a powerful strength
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by ednite 1y ago
You've absolutely hit the mark of what I wanted to share: the joy of journaling. Thank you for that. Your practice of keeping book notes is such a great idea. Capturing what you felt in the moment can be priceless. I usually just note
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by ednite 1y ago
Thank you. Very kind of you.
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by ednite 1y ago
Your point about balancing criticism with kindness is the key takeaway. Agreed!
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by ednite 1y ago
Well said and great point. I suppose he'd prefer we just have a dialogue with ourselves in our heads. For me, journaling is that middle ground, a mix of both, i guess. Thank you for this.
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by ednite 1y ago
Interesting perspective. Thanks for that connection.
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by ednite 1y ago
Great point, I completely agree. Reflection can be powerful, but like any tool it can slip into rumination if overused, especially for those prone to anxiety or depression. Appreciate you pointing that out.
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by ednite 1y ago
Author here. I didn’t expect this to hit the front page. Thanks to the OP for sharing, and to everyone for reading and commenting. The mix of encouragement and critique is motivating, and it came at the right time since I’d been wondering w
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by ednite 1y ago
Nicely said! Appreciate your comment.

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