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    University has killed my vision

    That's the point. For some reason, I came to believe that I need a degree at all costs. But honestly, I'm quite sure I'd learn more on my own than through university. That's simply how I had learned everything in the past. The fact that there are people who get jobs without degrees should be...
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    University has killed my vision

    Long story short, I started studying CS this year (after having dropped out from economics) and initially I was very excited. My vision was clear. However, 3-4 weeks ago the decline has begun. I started feeling less and less enthusiastic and realized that 85% of the things I was studying didn't...
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    Are you an ENTP and wonder why you can't get things done when working for yourself?

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    I'm an INTJ-A. I'm wondering how many there are here.
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    How is it like to be a computer scientist in the slowlane?

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    It took me 8 months to decide, but yeah, I finally switched to computer science (still in Italy cause I can't afford to move overseas yet). I feel like my business degree was making me so depressed because I couldn't see an alignment with my values and goals. I now see why people say "stem or...
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    Thoughts - The Social Dilemma [Netflix Documentary]

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    Of course it's nearly as powerful as mediums like Instagram. In general, the raise in dopamine happens mostly due to notifications (those red circles with the number indicating the new notifications) and messages. That hits your brain like a monkey. Another thing is novelty seeking behavior...
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    Thoughts - The Social Dilemma [Netflix Documentary]

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    Is this even something new? People have been saying this since 2015 lol Now that Netflix released a movie/tv series on it people start believing it, just because Netflix is a figure of "authority", but this is some shit you could have found on YouTube a long time ago. Instead of watching...
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    How is it like to be a computer scientist in the slowlane?

    SLOWLANE 
    Well, I don't like it just because of the future "trends". I've been coding on my own for half a year now and I cannot but say I enjoy it. The problem is that I'd like to have a more foundational knowledge in CS and I'm struggling to both study for my business degree and computer science on my...
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    How is it like to be a computer scientist in the slowlane?

    SLOWLANE 
    It would set me back by one year. But the long-term return value in my honest opinion would probably be greater. One question I keep repeating myself is "How will the world be in 20-30 years?" and I cannot but think of a world full of technology. Like it would be naïve not to believe technology...
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    How is it like to be a computer scientist in the slowlane?

    SLOWLANE 
    Thanks a lot. This clarified a lot of things for me. The reason why I like CS is because even if you work for someone, you end up learning a lot of stuff and improving your skill-set. My future jobs if I keep going on my business degree will probably revolve around accounting/financial...
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    How is it like to be a computer scientist in the slowlane?

    SLOWLANE 
    I was wondering, how is it like to be a computer scientist in the slowlane? How do you get treated by your boss? Do you have enough free time (and cognitive energy) to build your fastlane project? One of the thing keeping me in my business/economics major (instead of switching to CS) is the...
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    [HELP] What should I study to get better at business idea generation?

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    Imo ideas come when you have a "wide" brain and can see things from multiple perspectives. There's a reason why most successful business owners are polymaths. They know a little bit of everything, and that gives them the edge. That's also why focusing your life on one subject might be a...
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    Political correctness and it's consequences for entrepreneurs

    Here in Italy people don't give a shit about the situation. You go out and see most people without a mask, especially during the weekend, despite the increase in infects. Oh and yeah, holding the mask in your pocket during the whole night will surely cover you from covid. It's not even a sense...
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    Your Thoughts On Meditation?

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    This makes sense. My goal is not necessarily making money (at least for now), it's fixing my life. And if I become complacent with what I have now, nothing will change in my life and I'll remain stagnant. I've been meditating simply by focusing on the breath and shutting off the mind...
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    Your Thoughts On Meditation?

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    I agree, however, as I previously said, you can reach a point where meditation doesn't help you achieve your goals but quite the opposite. It removes all your thoughts and desires. The detachment from outside things is a "side-effect". If your life sucks (objectively), meditation isn't the...
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    Your Thoughts On Meditation?

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    It's been 3 months since I started meditating 40 mins a day (20 mins in the morning and 20 mins at night). I thought I'd give an update. Pros: - It helped me becoming more in touch with my inner self. I understand myself and my weakness more than I did prior to meditation. - In social...
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    How do you get the most out of tutorials/Udemy courses?

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    No worries. I live in Italy. My long-term goal is being able to create web apps which are unique and functional. I don't intend to create the next Facebook, even though aiming high can only serve you good. I did a huge mistake and that was studying economics when I actually wanted to study...
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    How do you get the most out of tutorials/Udemy courses?

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I appreciate your input. I agree, most Udemy courses are made for people who understand the foundations. However, I disagree with the fact that you "must" go to university to understand these things. There's a list of the books recommended in the top universities like Harvard or Stanford. If...
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    How do you get the most out of tutorials/Udemy courses?

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I think it's an innate thing. All the coders I know who are ambitious started trying different stuff and creating since then when they were kids. For me it all started with Visual Basic when I was 10. I did some simple programs back then simply by following tutorials. I then dropped the...
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    How do you get the most out of tutorials/Udemy courses?

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I know that feeling. I often stare at the code it took me 3 hours to create only to realize it's actually nothing special and I still have a shit load to learn. Learning to code is a process after all. It can last 2-10 years. What keeps me going is the image of me knowing how to code anything...
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    Best Way to Move from EU to US? Any Success Stories?

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    Would you get married normally if it wasn't for you wanting to move to the UK? I think that's a difficult decision. I'm still 20 and getting married is at the bottom of my wish-list right now. But that's a great plan. Going there as a tourist for 6 months. I didn't think about that in regards...

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