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cjsmith ([personal profile] cjsmith) wrote2018-12-09 11:05 am
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Project

I have a Project. It is complex and will take years. It is probably the most challenging thing I have ever attempted, eclipsing such trivial feats as getting into MIT, flying an aircraft, or successfully becoming a veterinarian when I used to faint at the sight of needles.

That said, it is hauntingly simple to articulate.

Be happy.

So far I've got a five pronged approach.
1) Habits of thinking (e.g. consciously focus on positive stuff)
2) Rescue tactics (what to do when things are severe, e.g. phone a friend)
3) Natural tweaks (e.g. sunlight, exercise)
4) Social network (spend time with people who promote this instead of tearing it down - this one is painful, as most Bay Area tech and tech-adjacent people don't qualify)
5) Observe and learn from patterns (e.g. do I always get into a tailspin around certain topics? If so, why? Proceed to step 1 with these if possible)

Every so often I may post status updates on this.
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[personal profile] wcg 2018-12-11 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
I suppose it happens to us all eventually. I'll be watching your project here and taking notes.