“What is it you do to train that is comparable to a pianist practicing scales?” This is my fav Cowenism and I would like to hear from y’all on your answers to this (will reply with mine in a bit) https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2019/07/learn-like-an-athlete-knowledge-workers-should-train.html
Really interesting. I would say coding every single day. Even on holidays. I need to build to learn so my way to deal with this is coding. One example is my journey in web3: https://paragraph.xyz/@teleyinex.eth/my-first-year-in-web3
Laboratory techniques are my practice and the data output reports on my performance. Knowledge-wise: reading papers, making connections between them, going deeper into precedent findings, etc. Related: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2017/06/important-truth-hard-work-also-reading-can-find.html
I’m always interviewing even if I’m not interested in a new position. I also paused for a minute if I wanted to share this publicly
Do all successful pianists practice scales consistently? Will the notion of a successful pianist change in a way that requires less practicing? Knowledge work tends to be more volatile than piano work. That said, I think my train runs on the pursuit of enchantment.
Oh man, so many things on a daily basis I do because of what it takes to excel in any sport When I learned to paraglide, 1st question I had for my teacher was, what does everyone avoid doing that the best always do? He told me “learn to kite” meaning fly the wing on the ground, don’t focus on getting in the air
Interesting, although I'm not sure if it works the same way for knowlegde workers. I'd be interested in what writers do, or other creatives. Then again what defines a succesful writer? Also, knowlegde workers also come in all kinds. Does one churn out template websites for clients, or code new stuff?
Related: warming up is severely underrated and overlooked
1-dimensional human answer: always learning the latest programming language/paradigm/framework/pattern just enough to know what it offers under the hood. I’m a product person, not engineer since some years now
After a thorough review of my own habits today, I’ve decided I’m not actually being intentional about practicing things - I’m just doing stuff. Will report back after a redesign 🫡
Love this framework!! 🤝 thx As a product CEO, I’m gonna try the following: +Automating st with gpt (3x / wk) +Formally talking w users (3x / wk) +Formally pitching “b2b” (1x / wk)
I generate ideas. It used to happen all the time. I want to get back to that state where I see ideas everywhere. It helps to be in constant search and to notice the little things. That doesn't mean I put everything into action. I'm practicing so I don't miss an opportunity at the right moment.
I generate ideas. It used to happen all the time. I want to get back to that state where I see ideas everywhere. It helps to be in constant search and to notice the little things. That doesn't mean I put everything into action. I'm practicing so I don't miss an opportunity at the right moment.
I play - as in be playful, without attachment to the outcome (as much as possible). I do improv, I’m foolish in public, I’m silly with my family and friends.