S01E03 - Habit Building
Home Discovery (absorb, then RECALL)
Ryder Carroll - How to Declutter Your Mind (12m) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=ym6OYelD5fA
Ryder designed the bullet journaling system, which I think is absolutely brilliant. I don't do this exactly, but I think it's an excellent method and I have incorporated some of its principles into my journals.
The Importance of Deep Work (2300 words, 12m) - https://azeria-labs.com/the-importance-of-deep-work-the-30-hour-method-for-learning-a-new-skill/
Final great article by Azeria; really breaks down why deep work is essential for mastering a skill you don't have yet, and to know whether you like parts of it or not. Either way, you learn something and it becomes another tool in your mental infosec arsenal.
Breathing Techniques - Anxiety & Stress Management (1h 9m) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Le3uo8lckk
What a wonderful teacher. He is so fun to listen to, and he really drives home the point about how learning deep breathing can help you in your everyday life.
Research Projects
(PROJECT) - Start Using a Calendar!
There’s lots of articles on the internet out there, but you’re going to have to figure the systems that work for you. Some like blocking ALL of their time, some like a sparse calendar with only things that need reminding, some like nebulous blocks that have a thematic intention for the block of space. Try digital, try paper, try a combination!
(PROJECT) - Start a New Habit!
We’ve talked a lot in class about various habits that might help us. Daily or more regular activity to help us learn, or maybe something as simple as starting to floss! Deep breathing, exercise, or meditation practice will cause lots of cascading changes in your life, it might be worth trying to insert that routine in response to one of your cues.
(PROJECT) - Track Your Goals!
Feedback about your progress is going to help you make better decisions, as well as give your brain some time to focus on ingredients that you want to stew in your brain soup. Planning ahead, tracking completion, then reviewing weekly goals will give your brain a useful feedback loop. I use Zapier to send myself emails at the end of the week to review my progress!