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FTC Antitrust Probe of Facebook Scrutinizes Its Acquisitions(wsj.com)
2 points by mindfulgeek 7y ago|0 comments
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by mindfulgeek 7y ago
One of the best refactoring tools is naming. Arlo Banshee wrote and interesting article about the subject some time ago ( http://arlobelshee.com/good-naming-is-a-process-not-a-single... ). This is a really long post, but the
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by mindfulgeek 7y ago
There is some discussion of changing cryptocurrency to be treated like currency instead of property. When that happens, it will behave like you are describing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawmakers-push-for-new-bitcoin
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by mindfulgeek 7y ago
I hope your friends have had better outcomes since. A good thing to protect yourself as a worker is to get a timeline or plan of action or growth as soon as new responsibilities creep in — if the company had the intention to promote, they w
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by mindfulgeek 7y ago
That’s unfortunate. As a small business owner, I can understand the business side of things — it can be hard to maintain profitability when someone gets promoted if they aren’t yet able to do all the skills of the job but get paid for it. I
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by mindfulgeek 7y ago
This is a go to point for me whenever I discuss how women in technology can make a substantial impact in the code base.
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by mindfulgeek 7y ago
i Love you lessons and am amazed at your candor. Thank you for sharing. An amazing story. I’m so glad your baby is home and breathing!
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by mindfulgeek 7y ago
I think this is a great point and perhaps if developers thoughts of it that way more they would take more initiative to create those things. If we don’t, they will and by they I mean people who will have limited understanding of the impact
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by mindfulgeek 8y ago
I think when someone is on the brink of a new understanding and read a book that speaks to the topic in just the right way, it can create major shifts. Though I do think the foundation of that transformation is usually the work of many year
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by mindfulgeek 8y ago
+1 to NVC.
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by mindfulgeek 9y ago
Once source of Imposter syndrome is "not enough." Trying to use tools that help you have more gratitude and see abundance can help. You are enough just as you are, but when you compare you with others or even with the idea of the
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by mindfulgeek 9y ago
In my experience, if I am wondering if I am depressed it is because I am, it just happened slowly over time, like a frog boiling in water. I didn't realize it happened until the water was bubling all around me and I was doing things l
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
Wonderful that you connect to that state at all! There are certain breath techniques that will land you in the clouds. If you do a practice like that without proper grounding, you are likely to be very disconnected from physical reality. Th
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
I love Hu. Very good to help fall asleep. My goto version https://rootlight.myshopify.com/products/hu-sacred-sound-ins...
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
Think of meditation as exercise for the mind. the more time you spend, the healthier it can be. Although like anything, in excess it can cause problems. Think of an elite athlete. They can be injured or need to retire early or surgeries fro
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
A disappointing end though in my opinion
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
Oh man! Not easy, especially when caught off guard. I was laid off unexpectedly two years ago. It was surprising and not surprising all at once. I think there is a lot of good advice already. I think it is a blessing to be let go before the
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
Playing with your breath is the ultimate hack of the human mind. There are seemingly endless combinations of techniques that each have a unique physiological impact on the body. Use the right one at the right time and life flows smoothly.
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
I was very happily surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.
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On Getting Older in Tech(corgibytes.com)
499 points by mindfulgeek 10y ago|417 comments
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
+1 to reading The Power of Habit Meditate. There are many different ways. Find one that works for you. It is the best way to become more conscious of your habits and less reactive.
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
The book Hillbilly Elegy is a great read to get a peak into this culture: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0166ISAS8/
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
Can you post a link?
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
Yes! This makes sense.
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How Meetup Ditched Its Boys Club(backchannel.com)
3 points by mindfulgeek 10y ago|0 comments
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
I wonder how his partner feels about the experience.
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How one developer overcomes a learning disability by training his brain(blog.startupinstitute.com)
2 points by mindfulgeek 10y ago|0 comments
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
Every child should be so lucky to have this experience as well. Empathy goes a long way.
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Why the Best Leaders Want Their Superstar Employees to Leave(wsj.com)
2 points by mindfulgeek 10y ago|0 comments
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by mindfulgeek 10y ago
Her father sounds a little too much like my daughter' father. Leaving him was the easiest thing I ever did -- it just took 13 years to work up the courage to do it.

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