Abdul Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Day 17 OverviewI have noticed that I waste time at night/morning by browsing the internet on my phone. Instead of using my phone during this time, I have decided to read a book or something.BooksReading: The Willpower Instinct – 40% CompleteCracking the Coding Interview: 0/687 PagesHabitsMeditation: YES – 10 minGuitar: YES – 30 minYoga: YES – 20 minProgrammingProgress: Made weekly programming goals + a little progress on GUI. http://i.imgur.com/yrxv6aE.pngGratefulness1) Music!2) PizzaTime AllocationYoutube: 1 HourRandom Browsing: 30 MinutesTwitch: 1 HoursAnime/TV: 0 MinutesGoals for Tomorrow1) Read The Willpower Instinct & Cracking the Coding Interview2) Avoid wasting time on phone during morning/night time.3) Yoga? Walking? 4) ~15min meditation5) Make tomorrow more productive than today!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 It can also help to list out exactly how you spend your morning and evening. Sometimes the best thing you can do is bring more awareness to exactly how you spend your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 It can also help to list out exactly how you spend your morning and evening. Sometimes the best thing you can do is bring more awareness to exactly how you spend your time.I will try that out ======================================== Day 19 OverviewI have noticed a few websites I visit when I get “bored” which results in me wasting a significant amount of time. Specifically, Twitter seems to always result in me wasting at least a few hours every once in a while. I decided to just deactivate my account for now.BooksReading: The Willpower Instinct – 48% CompleteCracking the Coding Interview: 0/687 PagesHabitsMeditation: YES – 5 minGuitar: YES – 30 minYoga: NO ProgrammingProgress: N/ATime AllocationYoutube: 1 HourRandom Browsing: 30 MinutesTwitch: 0 HoursAnime/TV: 40 MinutesGoals for Tomorrow1) Read The Willpower Instinct & Cracking the Coding Interview2) Programming3) Yoga4) Be more productive in the Afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Day 20 OverviewPretty standard day; slightly more productive though. I managed to complete The Willpower Instinct book this morning. I have decided that the next book I am reading is Gorilla Mindset.“If there is a secret for greater self-control, the science points to one thing: the power of paying attention. It’s training the mind to recognize when you’re making a choice, rather than running on autopilot. “ - The Willpower InstinctRight when I woke up this morning, I had my phone and my kindle next to me. I ended up choosing the kindle and reading 3 chapters. This is actually the first time in 2+ years where I didn’t wake up to grabbing my phone and mindlessly browsing reddit/internet.BooksReading: Gorilla Mindset – Chapter 1/11 CompleteThe Willpower Instinct – COMPLETEDCracking the Coding Interview: 0/687 PagesHabitsMeditation: YES – 10 minGuitar: YES – 40 minYoga: NO – Walking insteadProgramming: YES – 30minTime AllocationYoutube: 20 MinutesRandom Browsing: 1 HourTwitch: 15 MinutesAnime/TV: 20 MinutesGoals for Tomorrow1) Read Gorilla Mindset & Cracking the Coding Interview (!!)2) Programming3) Yoga (!)4) Be more productive in the Afternoon AND at night. Edited July 13, 2016 by Abdul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 “If there is a secret for greater self-control, the science points to one thing: the power of paying attention. It’s training the mind to recognize when you’re making a choice, rather than running on autopilot. “ - The Willpower InstinctGreat quote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Pharmacist Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Sometimes I wonder what will happen to all people who uses their phones constantly if all energy resources will suddenly end.Depression or what?However, you fought off your temptation, good job!Greetings, Mad Pharmacist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Sometimes I wonder what will happen to all people who uses their phones constantly if all energy resources will suddenly end.Funny quote from one of my favorite movies: "The internet went down today putting 20 million people into productivity." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Day 21 OverviewBooksReading: Gorilla Mindset – Chapter 3/11 Complete +2Cracking the Coding Interview: 8/687 Pages +8HabitsMeditation: YES – 10 minGuitar: NO –Yoga: NO – Walking insteadProgramming: YES – 40minTime AllocationYoutube: 30 MinutesRandom Browsing: 1 HourTwitch: 0 MinutesAnime/TV: 0 MinutesGoals for Tomorrow1) Read Gorilla Mindset & Cracking the Coding Interview (!!)2) Programming3) Exercise4) Attempt Meditation for a longer time period (30MIN+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Great work Abdul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Day 22 OverviewA somewhat normal day...got a lot of reading done. BooksReading: Gorilla Mindset – Chapter 6/11 Complete +3Cracking the Coding Interview: 8/687 Pages HabitsMeditation: YES – 20 minGuitar: YES – 30 minExercise: YES – 10minProgramming: YES – 52minTime AllocationYoutube: 30 MinutesRandom Browsing: 1 HourTwitch: 1 HourAnime/TV: 0 MinutesGratefulness1) Donuts <32) FamilyGoals for Tomorrow1) Read Gorilla Mindset & Cracking the Coding Interview (!!)2) Programming3) Running4) Attempt Meditation for a longer time period (30MIN+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Pharmacist Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Sometimes I wonder what will happen to all people who uses their phones constantly if all energy resources will suddenly end.Funny quote from one of my favorite movies: "The internet went down today putting 20 million people into productivity." C'mon, only 20 million? I though it would be like 50 times more...But awesome quote, and I think I'll remember that Awesome Abdul, you did every of your 4 daily habits + read a bit of book.Just keep it up!Greetings, Mad Pharmacist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) Day 23 OverviewIt has been the usual for the past few days. Considering I spend 95% of my time at home, nothing too interesting has happened. That might change when I head back to college in late August. I managed to finish the Gorilla Mindset book. I didn’t know this before, but apparently taking cold showers has multiple benefits. I am a little scared though, I don’t ever remember taking a cold shower before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GShvGXwaijg In other news, I think I have a rather problematic issue with acne. Specifically, when I get stressed out I start picking at zits and make things so much worse. I should probably start this by touching my face less. “When reflecting on what you achieved (or not) during the day, do not be judgmental. Be mindful. Reflect on how you can improve tomorrow” ― Mike Cernovich“When you feel distracted, engage in self-talk. Ask yourself: “What am I focusing on?” Return to the present moment. What do you need to accomplish? Check into what you need and check out of what you do not need. Talk” ― Mike CernovichBooksReading: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind – 0/10Gorilla Mindset – Chapter 11/11 - COMPLETED +5Cracking the Coding Interview: 14/687 Pages +6HabitsMeditation: YES – 5 minGuitar: YES – 40 minExercise: NOProgramming: YES – 52minTime AllocationYoutube: 30 MinutesRandom Browsing: 1 HourTwitch: 3 HourAnime/TV: 20 MinutesGratefulness1) Donuts <32) FamilyGoals for Tomorrow1) Read Gorilla Mindset & Cracking the Coding Interview2) Programming3) Running (!!)4) Attempt Meditation for a longer time period (30MIN+) Edited July 17, 2016 by Abdul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 In other news, I think I have a rather problematic issue with acne. Specifically, when I get stressed out I start picking at zits and make things so much worse. I should probably start this by touching my face less. I had problems with acne too, I still have to be honest, but much less than like two years ago. You should stop touching your face. Also, you should visit a dermatologist to have prescribed some pills and ointment(to cure it both from outside and inside). If we talk about drugs, only isotretinoinum helped me, or to be precise, it was the only drug that worked on me in this case. Now I don't take drugs in this matter, I just eat more products which are supportive for skin, containing witamin A and zinc like: carrots(I prefer juice), eggs, pumpkin seeds, liver(I eat this rarely because it's not so delicious for me) and more you can find on the internet. Hope this will help you and don't hesitate to message me if you would like to talk about it.Greetings, Piotr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Diet is one of the BEST tools to curing acne. If you guys have acne, I want you to take a food journal for the next 3 days (everything you eat) and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) Day 25 Overview BooksThe Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 1/10 +1Cracking the Coding Interview: 14/687 Pages HabitsMeditation: YES – 5 minGuitar: YES – 10 minExercise: NOProgramming: YES – 1 hour and 30minTime AllocationYoutube: 30 MinutesRandom Browsing: 1 HourTwitch: 30 minutesAnime/TV: 40 MinutesGratefulness1) Good Weather!! 2) Family3) SleepGoals for Tomorrow1) Read Gorilla Mindset & Cracking the Coding Interview2) Programming3) Running/Yoga4) No zit picking! Edited July 19, 2016 by Abdul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilX Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) Diet is one of the BEST tools to curing acne. If you guys have acne, I want you to take a food journal for the next 3 days (everything you eat) and post it. Really? This is good info thanks. Edited July 19, 2016 by LilChenChen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilX Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Day 25 Overview Books The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 1/10 +1 Cracking the Coding Interview: 14/687 Pages Habits Meditation: YES – 5 min Guitar: YES – 10 min Exercise: NO Programming: YES – 1 hour and 30min Time Allocation Youtube: 30 Minutes Random Browsing: 1 Hour Twitch: 30 minutes Anime/TV: 40 Minutes Gratefulness 1) Good Weather!! 2) Family 3) Sleep Goals for Tomorrow 1) Read Gorilla Mindset & Cracking the Coding Interview 2) Programming 3) Running/Yoga 4) No zit picking! Nice dodging gaming and keeping track of your productivity, time allocation, gratefulness, and goals. Keep up the effortStay strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloriousclover Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I managed to finish the Gorilla Mindset book. I didn’t know this before, but apparently taking cold showers has multiple benefits. I am a little scared though, I don’t ever remember taking a cold shower before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GShvGXwaijg Nice video. I've been taking cold showers for about a month or so now because I read it helps with recovery. Didn't know about all those other benefits.Have you tried this yet? It helps to imagine yourself as a badass with a purpose . Plus you actually get quite used to it after a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Pharmacist Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 On 17.07.2016,, Abdul said:I managed to finish the Gorilla Mindset book. I didn’t know this before, but apparently taking cold showers has multiple benefits. I am a little scared though, I don’t ever remember taking a cold shower before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GShvGXwaijg Thanks for this inspiration note from you! I'm gonna start cold showers on August after finished morning pages challenge. Need to improve my immune system!Greetings, Mad Pharmacist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Diet is one of the BEST tools to curing acne. If you guys have acne, I want you to take a food journal for the next 3 days (everything you eat) and post it. Really? This is good info thanks. Definitely. Got rid of all of my acne with diet.Also, I'm a big fan of cold showers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Day 26 Overview BooksThe Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 4/10 +3Cracking the Coding Interview: 26/687 Pages +12HabitsMeditation: YES – 8 minGuitar: YES – 40 minExercise: YES – Running – 15 minProgramming: YES – 22 minTime AllocationYoutube: 45 MinutesRandom Browsing: 20 minutesTwitch: 0 minutesAnime/TV: 0 MinutesGratefulness1) Cold shower after getting sweaty outside J2) “Shield My Teen” app for allowing me to block reddit & porn sites on my android.3) Chocolate ice cream <3Goals for Tomorrow1) Read Gorilla Mindset & Cracking the Coding Interview2) Programming3) Exercise4) No zit picking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Day 26 OverviewRandom article I read today about new discoveries with the structure of the brain: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/science/human-connectome-brain-map.html?_r=0BooksThe Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 5/10 +1Cracking the Coding Interview: 26/687 PagesHabitsMeditation: YES – 8 minGuitar: YES – 30 minExercise: NOProgramming: YES – 1 hour and 30 minutesTime AllocationYoutube: 40 MinutesRandom Browsing: 20 minutesTwitch: 2 hoursAnime/TV: 0 MinutesGratefulness1) Tried peppermint tea for the first time today, pretty good stuff.2) Hugs3) Chocolate ice cream <3Goals for Tomorrow1) Read Gorilla Mindset & Cracking the Coding Interview2) Programming3) Running4) No zit picking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkInProgress Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hi nice to see you still going after my Internetbreak. I do changing temperature showers to be more awake and to train my immunesystem. It helps if you think that cold water is just a different feeling. Most of us don't care if we take too hot showers even if it isn't exactly comfortable. I realised that the same applies to cold showers. It isn't particular comfortable but it isn't hurting you in anyway too. It just a questiion of your state of mind how you interprate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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