personal-development.md

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# [personal-development](https://hackernoon.com/tagged/personal-development)
### Let's learn about [Personal Development](https://hackernoon.com/tagged/personal-development) via these 445 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the [/Learn](https://hackernoon.com/learn) or [LearnRepo.com](https://learnrepo.com) to find the most read blog posts about any technology.

Improving yourself is hard, but you don't have to go at it alone. Check out these stories to get on the road to success.

### [1. Transitioning to Product Management: Resume Writing Tips for Novices](https://hackernoon.com/transitioning-to-product-management-resume-writing-tips-for-novices)
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Useful tips on how to write your resume if you are looking for a product manager job.

### [2. How Communication Skills Help Software Engineers Succeed](https://hackernoon.com/how-communication-skills-help-software-engineers-succeed)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/4Y2ubag2UPR2LkqSGqgxc8WzVUb2-sm93pd1.jpeg)
In reality, software engineers are not necessarily the worst communicators. However, there are a number of reasons why this bias toward engineers exists.

### [3. What I Learned About Human Psychology From the CIA](https://hackernoon.com/what-i-learned-about-human-psychology-from-the-cia)
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What CIA figured out about human nature that we can apply to our everyday life. What motivates us, how most people function, how to get what we want and more.

### [4. An Evidence-Based Guide to Nootropics and Cognitive Enhancement [Comic]](https://hackernoon.com/an-evidence-based-guide-to-nootropics-and-cognitive-enhancement-comic-3mp328k)
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After years of listening to people preach misinformed rubbish about nootropics and cognitive enhancement, I decided to do the responsible thing and write a comic to preach myself.

### [5. The 10 Best Subreddits to Learn and Educate Yourself](https://hackernoon.com/the-10-best-subreddits-to-learn-and-educate-yourself)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-small-robot-helping-you-become-smarter-clfu83bh7000001s6a2jrbz6m.png)
Brett Adcock goes over the 10 best subreddits to further your education and knowledge.

### [6. The Matthew Principle of Accumulated Advantage and How the Poor Get Poorer](https://hackernoon.com/the-matthew-principle-of-accumulated-advantage-and-how-the-poor-get-poorer)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6Ih8XbFQOBWEzfH3UWPjHl3raHR2-7w93jq2.jpeg)
The Matthew Effect or Matthew Principle of accumulated advantage, is sometimes summarized by the adage "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer".

### [7. You're Overthinking It](https://hackernoon.com/youre-overthinking-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-w2135w2.png)
Stop overthinking! Learn to make faster decisions, embrace 'good enough, and ditch the perfection trap.

### [8. This 5-step Framework Helps Declutter Your Life From Areas You Need to the Most](https://hackernoon.com/this-5-step-framework-helps-declutter-your-life-from-areas-you-need-to-the-most)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-ss136rc.png)
Simplify your life with small changes to your space, time, and relationships for a lighter, focused you.

### [9. 5 things I learnt from Steal Like An Artist](https://hackernoon.com/5-things-i-learnt-from-steal-like-an-artist-1b2edcd03d3)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/Rd8z9ArVMycSceC003hxVrAXoj23-ej03baj.jpeg)
Sometime back, I wrote a review of <a href="https://amandeepmittal.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/book-review-steal-like-an-artist-by-austin-kleon/" target="_blank"><strong>Steal Like an Artist</strong></a><strong> by Austin Kleon</strong>. There wasn’t much to write about the book in the review that could satisfy my fascination towards it. Many things had been said by many people on creativity and getting ideas, before <a href="http://www.austinkleon.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Kleon </strong></a>came out with his manifesto. Being a writer and an artist he is a keen observer and a participant of the creative economy in this age of digitization. So I believe being a part of creative economy himself, Kleon’s manifesto is a better outcome of his wisdom. Thus, I decided, why not post the top five things from the book that I learnt and I tend to implement in my daily ritual.

### [10. The 36 Highest Paying Cities for Management Consultants in the US ](https://hackernoon.com/the-36-highest-paying-cities-for-management-consultants-in-the-us)
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Here is everything you might want to know about what a management consultant does and how much someone can earn in the role.



### [11. How to Escape the Hedonic Treadmill](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-escape-the-hedonic-treadmill)
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Remember this: Find meaning in what you do, and start with why. Pleasure will follow.

### [12. The Anti-Luck, Decision Making Framework: Mastering the Art of Making Smart Choices](https://hackernoon.com/the-anti-luck-decision-making-framework-mastering-the-art-of-making-smart-choices)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-traveler-at-the-foot-of-a-snowy-mountain-a4kaizo4apoa8y6ki8yc08uo.png)
The next time you're faced with a difficult choice, don't just go with your gut. Take a deep breath, apply the Anti-Luck framework, and make a decision 

### [13. System Thinking 101: A Primer for Generalists](https://hackernoon.com/system-thinking-101-a-primer-for-generalists)
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System thinking is a valuable framework for generalists, you need a proper framework for organizing your multiple thoughts, passions, and pursuits. 

### [14. These 6 Factors Are the Difference Between Success and Failure](https://hackernoon.com/these-6-factors-are-the-difference-between-success-and-failure)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-2v833db.jpeg)
Discover six essential factors that can shift the balance in your favor and guide you on your journey to success

### [15. You Should be Using a Software Engineering Daybook](https://hackernoon.com/you-should-be-using-a-software-engineering-daybook)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/UAkeFY80L2hWpTYMlURhnEMwEjo1-b8f2fdw.jpeg)
Learn how to keep and use a Software Engineering Daybook to stay organized, and focused and to continuously improve your skills.

### [16. Personal Finance for Software Engineers: Things I've Learned](https://hackernoon.com/personal-finance-for-software-engineers-things-ive-learned)
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Personal Finance is something that is, for better or worse, not a required class. Here are some basic things I wish I knew when I started working in software.

### [17. On 10x Developers and Arrogant Jerks](https://hackernoon.com/on-10x-developers-and-arrogant-jerks-pm13t38d2)
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10x Developers exist, but that’s not the point. Let me explain …

### [18. Common Mistakes During 1:1 Meetings with Your Manager](https://hackernoon.com/common-mistakes-during-11-meetings-with-your-manager)
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The article describes common mistakes which can be easily fixed to get more out of 1-on-1 meetings with your manager.

### [19. Working with Job Recruiters: Everything You Might Want to Know ](https://hackernoon.com/working-with-job-recruiters-everything-you-might-want-to-know)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-w093ovz.jpeg)
This is everything you might want to know about job recruiters from a 20-plus-year veteran of the recruiting industry.

### [20. Practical Exercises for Overcoming Limiting Beliefs ](https://hackernoon.com/practical-exercises-for-overcoming-limiting-beliefs)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-6893xak.jpeg)
Overcome limiting beliefs by recontextualising them in your mind, writing down the old ones to create new ones and practising both meditation and embodiment

### [21. Why Being Good at Making Money Can Make You Poorer](https://hackernoon.com/why-being-good-at-making-money-can-make-you-poorer)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-man-gathering-money-into-a-bag-with-holes-cl8tky318u5otsoms49aa5t0.png)
Explore the physics of wealth: Work, Skill, and Systems. 

### [22. Lessons on Human Connection from the Hedgehog's Dilemma ](https://hackernoon.com/lessons-from-the-hedgehogs-dilemma-on-human-connection)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-4493wax.jpeg)
The Hedgehog's Dilemma & Human Connection

### [23. Four Possible Ways to React to Other People's Happiness or Misery](https://hackernoon.com/four-possible-ways-to-react-to-other-peoples-happiness-or-misery)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/h5C8TqlBPZgAJEaRCkDduZqoVSp1-lu93oqx.jpeg)
Schadenfreude, Compassion, Envy and Mudita: explaining how we react to other people's fortunes or misery

### [24. How the Job Market Is Being Misrepresented to You](https://hackernoon.com/how-the-job-market-is-being-misrepresented-to-you)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-bk93pqy.jpeg)
Here are some ways job seekers are misinformed about the job market.

### [25. The Illusion of Being Stuck](https://hackernoon.com/the-illusion-of-being-stuck)
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When you face the challenge of feeling stagnant in your career, in your personal life, nothing seems to help you progress.

### [26. No One Knows That You're Great At What You Do](https://hackernoon.com/no-one-knows-that-youre-great-at-what-you-do)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/EOIjexlgoqerHSjIXV6Ta5ELNMq1-7o52wfq.png)
This is an article by Eko Adetolani that explains low-effort ways that people can use to get recognition and visibility for their work.

### [27. 51 Stories To Learn About Decision Making](https://hackernoon.com/51-stories-to-learn-about-decision-making)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/github/decision-making-895.png)
Learn everything you need to know about Decision Making via these 51 free HackerNoon stories.

### [28. 50 Highest-Paying Cities in the United States for Software Engineers](https://hackernoon.com/50-highest-paying-cities-in-the-united-states-for-software-engineers)
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Based on salaries and total compensation packages, Blind curated a list of the top 50 highest - paying cities for software engineers in the United States.

### [29. Four Things to do Before and After You're Laid Off ](https://hackernoon.com/four-things-to-do-before-and-after-youre-laid-off)
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One of the hardest things to deal with about a layoff is that it is unexpected for the person laid off. Take these steps to deal with it if /when it happens.

### [30. Being a Generalist: How to Leverage Your Diverse Skills and Find Your Purpose](https://hackernoon.com/being-a-generalist-how-to-leverage-your-diverse-skills-and-find-your-purpose)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/generalist-mind-open-mind-multiple-potentialities-jack-of-all-trades-abstract-clgql5fs3000401s68lc5fbym.png)
What does it mean to be a generalist? If you are one, how can you find purpose and thrive in your life? We'll answer these questions and more in this articl

### [31. Working at MANGA Company: Dos and Don'ts of Success](https://hackernoon.com/working-at-manga-company-dos-and-donts-of-success)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5Nmo2UOHJDOseLp3fHT7NpdKKVl2-l493a9u.jpeg)
What have I learned after 3 years working at one of the most desired companies for a software engineer

### [32. Saying No to Your Boss is Never Easy, But Sometimes it's Necessary](https://hackernoon.com/saying-no-to-your-boss-is-never-easy-but-sometimes-its-necessary)
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It was a Friday morning and I was waiting in the conference room for my manager. We had just achieved a great milestone as a team and delivered a highly critical time sensitive project. It wasn’t an ordinary success as the entire organization was counting on this platform for a mega event. 

### [33. Stop Paying the Cognitive Switching Tax](https://hackernoon.com/stop-paying-the-cognitive-switching-tax)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/x21VprIQHYaYrJEbiyMkN7uuOTH2-8303gi1.webp)
Multitasking is a lie. Close your open cognitive loops to reclaim your mental RAM. Use the 4 D's framework to think for yourself and preserve your only remainin

### [34. I’m an ENTP - Now what?](https://hackernoon.com/im-an-entp-now-what-sm1r36j8)
![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518655061710-5ccf392c275a?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=80&fm=jpg&crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&w=1080&fit=max&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEwMDk2Mn0)
I know for a while that I “categorise” as an ENTP(-A). It struck me how accurate this describes my personality. An ENTP is known to be a debater who thrives on the process of shredding arguments and comes with an extreme objective/rational way of thinking.

### [35. Telic vs Atelic: Balancing Work and Play in Your Life](https://hackernoon.com/telic-vs-atelic-balancing-work-and-play-in-your-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-ja93tuz.jpeg)
Discover the profound concept of atelic activities – the soul-enriching experiences that defy measurable goals

### [36. Dealing With Narcissists: How to S.L.A.Y. Any Dispute](https://hackernoon.com/dealing-with-narcissists-how-to-slay-any-dispute)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-dj93smw.gif.webp)
Rebecca Zung | Negotiating with Narcissists: How to S.L.A.Y. Any Dispute

### [37. Tips for Building Confidence That Lasts](https://hackernoon.com/tips-for-building-confidence-that-lasts)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-qt93wi0.jpeg)
Discover how to transform self-doubt into confidence with actionable steps. 

### [38. How Successful Managers Delegate Work Effectively](https://hackernoon.com/how-successful-managers-delegate-work-effectively)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-2p037r9.jpeg)
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself, right? The perfectionist in you likes to be in control and is good at finding excuses - “Outcome won’t be as good.” “It will take me longer to assign and explain than to do it myself.” “I don’t have anyone with the right skills.” “No one in the team wants to do it anyway.” 

### [39. The Illusion of Personal Knowledge Management](https://hackernoon.com/the-illusion-of-personal-knowledge-management)
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The concept of the second brain recently entered the intellectual milieu.  personal knowledge management, taken to its extreme, can serve as a distraction.

### [40. The Four Rs: How to Become a Good Programmer](https://hackernoon.com/the-four-rs-how-to-become-a-good-programmer)
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Some best practices for how people learn pulled from the research literature and ways of applying them to learning new things as a software engineer.

### [41. Why you don't Need Management Experience for a Leadership Role ](https://hackernoon.com/why-you-dont-need-management-experience-for-a-leadership-role)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-yo93oub.jpeg)
You have probably noticed that most management positions require previous management experience. How can you get that experience without getting the job?

### [42. 10 Things Every New Developer Should Know](https://hackernoon.com/10-things-every-new-developer-should-know)
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Tips for New Developers starting a new career. 


### [43. How I've Navigated a 30-Year Career in IT and Software Development](https://hackernoon.com/how-ive-navigated-a-30-year-career-in-it-and-software-development)
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During Career Day in High School a teacher pointed out that only if you had advanced math skills could you be successful in Computer Programming. 

### [44. Why Feeling Behind Means You Are Ahead](https://hackernoon.com/why-feeling-behind-means-you-are-ahead)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/eQHzh6rz7ETBHLjs0KzCl1Dooqp2-a303asf.png)
If you're playing the long exponential game and feel like you're behind, you're not behind. You're exactly where you're supposed to be.

### [45. How Meghan Joyce and Duckbill Unlocked Life Efficiency with AI and Human Collaboration](https://hackernoon.com/how-meghan-joyce-and-duckbill-unlocked-life-efficiency-with-ai-and-human-collaboration)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/nyJ3v3rRv5NGM0ueVYbwsOuSUNr1-738358j.jpeg)
Meghan Verena Joyce is the CEO of Duckbill. Duckbill is a service designed to alleviate the daily burdens of life admin tasks.

### [46. Choosing Your First Software Development Job: Factors to Consider](https://hackernoon.com/choosing-your-first-software-development-job-factors-to-consider)
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Getting into the field of software development is a smart career move. Many employers are looking for developers and often struggle to fill these roles. Not only that but salaries and benefits are extremely competitive in our tech-centric world. 

### [47. The Secret Hidden Power of Questions](https://hackernoon.com/the-secret-hidden-power-of-questions)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-big-colorful-question-mark-in-the-sky-waterpaint-artstyle-gdm8x3b956pmnq07h3iblsro.png)
Most people are running on default questions they never chose to install.

### [48. I Quit My Job at the Age of 36 to Be Happy](https://hackernoon.com/i-quit-my-job-at-the-age-of-36-to-be-happy-ekx366c)
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Hi! my name is O. I am the founder of Goodnight Journal, where people come to write their own private and public journals. In this blog article, I want to share my own story about quitting my job and working on the app that I’m passionate about while traveling.

### [49. Here's Why I Quit a 6-Figure GitHub Salary To Become a Solopreneur ](https://hackernoon.com/heres-why-i-quit-a-6-figure-github-salary-to-become-a-solopreneur-ny1j3zh3)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FZABa88b4QVXDox189JLNmNeVJ4y1-ndj3e1m.jpeg?alt=media&token=eb216340-806d-46e9-aa84-9ab45c095621)
Last week I left GitHub. 

### [50. 10x10: Ten Life Lessons from a Developer After Ten Years in the Industry](https://hackernoon.com/10x10-ten-life-lessons-from-a-developer-after-ten-years-in-the-industry-vv99313p)
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After 10 years I realised, there are a bunch of things I wish I would have known before I started programming. Or at least I wish I would have learned sooner.

### [51. Escaping the Shadow of the Freelance Flag](https://hackernoon.com/escaping-the-shadow-of-the-freelance-flag)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/LmkJG9CJCkeKroCwy3MciE5UHml1-bp93oyy.jpeg)
The classification process based on freelance flags is brutal and biased.

### [52. Why Self-Taught Skills Are the New MBA in Today's Economy](https://hackernoon.com/why-self-taught-skills-are-the-new-mba-in-todays-economy)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-x08325g.jpeg)
Discover how self-education can help you build wealth, create businesses, and impact the world beyond the confines of traditional college degrees. 

### [53. Our Greatest Growth Resource Is Each Other: The Power of Setting Private Goals in Small Communities](https://hackernoon.com/our-greatest-growth-resource-is-each-other-the-power-of-setting-private-goals-in-small-communities)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/zqxHvZTrh8R1Zoun49FM9AaTFm92-xi83wvf.jpeg)
Goal-setting is so much more effective when done as part of a community. 

### [54. Six Life Benefits of Waking Up at Five AM Everyday ](https://hackernoon.com/six-life-benefits-to-waking-up-at-five-am-everyday)
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Discover how the 5AM Club can benefit software engineers, their career, life and health.

### [55. Why You Should Quit Social Media Permanently ](https://hackernoon.com/why-you-should-quit-social-media-permanently)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/N0ENUd29UdNJCFcl7GnmZHdk2fA2-0j238av.jpeg)
Quitting social media permanently will improve your friends relationship, sense of identity, fear of politics, and maximize your attention span. 

### [56. Important Attributes of an Experienced Programmer: Work and Behavior](https://hackernoon.com/important-attributes-of-an-experienced-programmer-work-and-behavior)
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This article covers the important features of an experienced programmer — the necessary mindset and personal and professional qualities.

### [57. 14 Small Productivity Principles You Can Start Practicing Today](https://hackernoon.com/14-small-productivity-principles-you-can-start-practicing-today-172g3uh0)
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Early in my career, I placed a lot of focus on doing more in less time. I thought I was being productive. The reality was I was simply scrambling from one task to the next without clarity on whether my work was effective or how I could do better. I focused on the end goal, the result I wanted to achieve without really caring about the process to get there.

### [58. Unhappy With Your Manager? Fix It Without Changing Jobs](https://hackernoon.com/unhappy-with-your-manager-fix-it-without-changing-jobs)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/MIcX0gEHJSXmE8Wi0YAK1CH0xw13-p5d33xl.jpeg)
Transform your manager-employee relationship with actionable steps and insights. A guide to building trust and understanding.

### [59. The Agile Mindset: A Path to Personal Fulfillment and Growth](https://hackernoon.com/the-agile-mindset-a-path-to-personal-fulfillment-and-growth)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-man-on-a-journey-clhypp05b000301s636nv1ste.png)
With an agile mindset, individuals can navigate the challenges of life with purpose and resilience, unlocking their full potential through personal fulfillment.

### [60. You Can Become a Better Developer by Mastering the Super Power of Deep Work Habit](https://hackernoon.com/become-a-better-developer-by-mastering-the-super-power-of-deep-work-c0443tz1)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/drafts/pp1ds3tl5.png)
Have you ever dreamed to wake up one morning and realize you felt different, more powerful. As if you had this super power inside of you that it waiting to be used. You'd meet someone very old and wise. He would tell you that you've actually had this super power for a very long time. But you need to go through a very difficult training phase to master it.

### [61. 36 Questions Every Software Developer Should Ask Potential Employers](https://hackernoon.com/36-questions-every-software-developer-should-ask-potential-employers)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/deUGkuJB9Ggm3EcvgqnpHgqWZkX2-g5936an.jpeg)
“Do you have any questions for us?” the interviewer asks. This is your chance to find out if the company if a good fit for YOU.

### [62. The Quietest in the Room: How Being Observant Cultivates Lifelong Success](https://hackernoon.com/the-quietest-in-the-room-how-being-observant-cultivates-lifelong-success)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-3ra33t9.jpeg)
Discover how embracing silence and observance can transform your communication and open up a world of opportunities previously overshadowed by noise.

### [63. How Do I Handle Ambiguity as a Leader?](https://hackernoon.com/how-do-i-handle-ambiguity-as-a-leader)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-5f93m8r.jpeg)
Organizations that thrive are run by leaders who see opportunity in uncertainty, who cut through ambiguity, and who lead with the mindset to gain clarity.

### [64. Get Started Blogging: An Essential Guide for Developers ](https://hackernoon.com/get-started-blogging-an-essential-guide-for-developers)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1XZyiF8D7cPDEY6SzryNlaac0Zr2-6292fpn.jpeg)
An impartial guide to blogging as a developer, from setting up your site to SEO & syndication. No affiliate links, no nonsense.

### [65. Motivation Doesn't Last: Here's Why](https://hackernoon.com/motivation-doesnt-last-heres-why)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-6r837st.jpeg)
The way to change is to garner enough velocity to break through the outside of your comfort zone to escape the pull of the Black Hole.

### [66. Stop Being a People Pleaser: Must-Read Guide on How to Set Clear and Healthy Boundaries](https://hackernoon.com/stop-being-a-people-pleaser-must-read-guide-on-how-to-set-clear-and-healthy-boundaries-b3v33sh)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-5af32cj.jpeg)
Do you feel exhausted, even frustrated working hard, putting in extra hours, sometimes even on weekends and late nights trying to catch up on work, but not being able to make progress on your own goals?

### [67. Why Laziness is a Superpower](https://hackernoon.com/why-laziness-is-a-superpower)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-mc1353v.png)
A cramp on a motorcycle in Medellín taught me that dropping Plan B boosts focus. Learn how to tap into your brain's 'no choice' mode and get more done.

### [68.  How to Set Goals for 2026 That Actually Stick](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-set-goals-for-2026-that-actually-stick)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/QCzUXmup1gWrS723VFnOS8C4jQ03-zy03du5.jpeg)
A practical framework for setting 2026 goals across career, money, health, and relationships—designed for focus, leverage, and long-term progress.



### [69. Why 'Leave Your Comfort Zone' Is Really Bad Advice (And What To Do Instead)](https://hackernoon.com/why-leave-your-comfort-zone-is-really-bad-advice-and-what-to-do-instead)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-ujd3bf2.jpeg)
Discover why 'leaving your comfort zone' is bad advice and learn actionable steps to gradually expand your comfort zone for lasting personal growth and success.

### [70. How to Get a Recruiter to Work Harder for You](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-get-a-recruiter-to-work-harder-for-you)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-fe93ocm.jpeg)
Here’s the secret to getting a recruiter to work harder for you.

### [71. What I Learned From 3.5 Years as a Product Leader at a VC Backed SaaS Startup](https://hackernoon.com/what-i-learned-from-35-years-as-a-product-leader-at-vc-backed-saas-startup-r7g230kd)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/drafts/322723wxu.png)
I first heard of Elium, formerly known as Knowledge Plaza, in 2011. I was attending a very small startup event where Gregory Culpin presented the company and its market vision.

### [72. Mental Health (Just Like The World) Is On Fire: Here's How It Can Be Put Out](https://hackernoon.com/mental-health-just-like-the-world-is-on-fire-heres-how-it-can-be-put-out)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/FbffgeSiHWYXbhFLDYduYSDX0It2-lk8330w.jpeg)
Here are the steps that I take to remain focused and keep my mental health…well, healthy.

### [73. How I Built a Habit Tracker in Notion (with Template)](https://hackernoon.com/how-i-built-a-habit-tracker-in-notion-with-template)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/9FoqLXBqkFSxBjQvbeLToKfU4GA2-yp83475.png)
I'll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial on how I create a Notion tracker to track my daily habits.

### [74. Building Mental Resilience: An Exploration of the Four Quarter Method](https://hackernoon.com/building-mental-resilience-an-exploration-of-the-four-quarter-method)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-wx93xx5.jpeg)
The Four Quarter Method: A Framework for Mental Resilience

### [75. 4 Tips That Will Help You Become More Organized as a Developer](https://hackernoon.com/4-tips-that-will-help-you-become-more-organized-as-a-developer)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l61lXLP6ciWhnSiMVtVqNgQvDJ62-ee93cdt.jpeg)
Learn how to be more efficient and effective as a software engineer with this simple organizational pattern that anyone can follow. 

### [76. Personal Development is a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry](https://hackernoon.com/personal-development-is-a-multi-billion-dollar-industry)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-dfb3xw4.jpeg)
Two problems with self-development, the industry looking to profit from the naive and the ego, fooling itself it's getting enlightened. 

### [77. The 13 Highest Paying Cities for Software Engineers in the U.S Midwest](https://hackernoon.com/the-13-highest-paying-cities-for-software-engineers-in-the-us-midwest)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-je93onp.jpeg)
Among the top 100 best-paying cities for software engineers in the U.S., 13 are in the Midwest, as reported by over 5 million verified professionals on Blind.

### [78. Dealing With Impostor Syndrome](https://hackernoon.com/dealing-with-impostor-syndrome)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-0093npw.jpeg)
Unfounded feelings of being a fraud is the hallmark of Imposter Syndrome but it's only one part of a five-sided coin that can be confronted with time.

### [79. The Leader's Anatomy: Essential Talents And Skills Of An Engineering Mastermind](https://hackernoon.com/the-leaders-anatomy-essential-talents-and-skills-of-an-engineering-mastermind)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/RfaByq6jrSdkVOFkt36mB7zTYME3-p993skw.jpeg)
Andrii Poddubnyi, an Engineering Director at Innovecs, shared his trajectory and important lessons and outlined the role of people in his career path.

### [80. Your Career Is Not Your Personality. Sorry.](https://hackernoon.com/your-career-is-not-your-personality-sorry)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/2jqChkrv03exBUgkLrDzIbfM99q2-fx02v2x.jpeg)
Who are you without your job? Build an identity strong enough to stand, even when life falls apart.

### [81. Are You Suffering From Achievemephobia?](https://hackernoon.com/are-you-suffering-from-achievemephobia-931h3yy2)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/drafts/7916q3ysn.png)
What in the world is - achievemephobia?

### [82. The Uncomfortable Truth About Comfort](https://hackernoon.com/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-comfort)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-e483eby.jpeg)
Discover the science-backed benefits of discomfort and how it fuels your brain's potential. 

### [83. Ulysses Contracts: Achieve Long-Term Goals Faster](https://hackernoon.com/ulysses-contracts-achieve-long-term-goals-faster)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/ulysses-and-the-sirens-w9gu0g9gy0m78b0n7yj1tv0i.png)
If you're struggling to reach your long-term goals, try making a Ulysses Contract. Here's why.

### [84. Why is This So Hard?](https://hackernoon.com/why-is-this-so-hard)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/OQ8w9673DVgSKBLD5tvDpKrOj4J2-pk93ngz.jpeg)
This article explores what good code is and shares some tenets of good structure. 

### [85. Data Analytics Career Growth](https://hackernoon.com/what-separates-a-standout-data-analyst-from-a-good-one)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/oZjYiVzFgdX1a3WhNCfClUtVOG42-7ba3w8m.jpeg)
A strong technical skill set is key but it is not enough in isolation. Combining technical expertise with the five themes discussed can be a superpower. 

### [86. Understanding Stock As a Component of Total Compensation](https://hackernoon.com/understanding-stock-as-a-component-of-total-compensation)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-w693qgx.jpeg)
Stock options. Many employees of startups and corporations get to hear this term when their compensation is being discussed.

### [87. 50 Highest-Paying Cities in the United States for Product Managers in 2022](https://hackernoon.com/50-highest-paying-cities-in-the-united-states-for-product-managers-in-2022)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-qi93i95.jpeg)
Product management is a crucial skill in demand at many large tech companies. As such this list reflects some of the more lucrative packages available. 

### [88. Forget To-do Lists. What About To-learn Lists? ](https://hackernoon.com/forget-to-do-lists-what-about-to-learn-lists)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/3nZg1mO3L1hKsmOFhBFXYNh4Pty2-da93q5t.jpeg)

We all have to-do lists. But what about a to-learn list?

A to-learn list is a way to keep track of everything you want to learn.

The beauty of a to-learn lis

### [89. Critical Tips to Learn Programming Faster](https://hackernoon.com/critical-tips-to-learn-programming-faster)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/Bj8AxZbmqwQUNAOela0UGCyV6VJ3-5s93v8e.jpeg)
Looking to understand the critical factors to learn programming faster are listed here.

### [90. 16 Information Diet Lifehacks for Mighty Knowledge Metabolism](https://hackernoon.com/16-information-diet-lifehacks-for-mighty-knowledge-metabolism)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1nOf3C3xXvNO2p1OYW96H4Kbel33-g1030t4.jpeg)
A lot of people do get distracted by the overwhelming amount of information available - to combat this I've developed a highly efficient information consumption

### [91. 7 Ways You Can Use Git to Boost Productivity](https://hackernoon.com/7-ways-you-can-use-git-to-boost-productivity)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/chDXuB6Q8sgQGp1TgJW4wl9ir0K2-lf92814.jpeg)
Git is the most popular source control system. In this post, I'll show some of these features that will make your work easier when using Git.

### [92. The Curse of Success](https://hackernoon.com/the-curse-of-success)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/oRrc1XjOivXThYbwovbyF9tZD5R2-tp137lb.jpeg)
Failure may be the most important part of the human experience. So why not run towards it?

### [93. Being Likable Is the Fastest Way to Be Forgotten](https://hackernoon.com/being-likable-is-the-fastest-way-to-be-forgotten)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/uSVaPdKDV9b6dFYxloOjEhp9VFC2-2b03gns.jpeg)
Why likability fades while memorability lasts—and how risk, ego, and craft shape the statements people actually remember.

### [94. Seven Steps for Surviving Your First Programming Job](https://hackernoon.com/seven-steps-for-surviving-your-first-programming-job)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/ScaJQlZJaNT9dRarGdswPkgamg52-qg93si5.png)
How to Survive Your First Programming Job

### [95. Use Github Pages to Create a Portfolio Website with Custom Domain ](https://hackernoon.com/use-github-pages-to-create-a-portfolio-website-with-custom-domain)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/jwVTL7uSEHWwASBwbAaULWbCbnI2-0193r4y.jpeg)
How to make a simple professional portfolio for beginner developers. Perfect for finding a tech job to help you stand out from other applicants. 

### [96. Lessons From My First Software Engineering Job](https://hackernoon.com/lessons-from-my-first-software-engineering-job)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/dieIKS1smgR3vhCfmUenCSgojq23-lc93z8b.jpeg)
First steps from freelancing to leading large projects. Tips on getting the most out of your first job. Application process, mentoring, career, soft skills.

### [97. The "Great Regret" and How to Avoid it when Switching Jobs](https://hackernoon.com/the-great-regret-and-how-to-avoid-it-when-switching-jobs)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-u393olp.jpeg)
This article addresses things to take note of, before you switch jobs to avoid the "Great regret"

### [98. Selling Your Million-Dollar Idea to Management](https://hackernoon.com/selling-your-million-dollar-idea-to-management)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/NaZjanwm14XFRBsgnCZGATBb8QP2-ap93wnu.jpeg)
The relevance and priority of a new idea to management depends heavily on how you package it. Here is a step-by-step guide to get them excited about your idea.

### [99. Technical Writing, Leadership and Management ](https://hackernoon.com/technical-writing-leadership-and-management)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/Spir53tVkLZKwNHL6LYWM5HdqCi2-oj93ggj.jpeg)
Management and leadership in technical writing should not be either/or, and requires new perspectives on roles, hierarchy, vision and goals.

### [100. Why It’s a Good Idea for Developers to Work with Startups Instead of for Them](https://hackernoon.com/why-its-a-good-idea-for-developers-to-work-with-startups-instead-of-for-them)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/JBWtZSosNmf5Zwa6cf7hm84bfuo1-f2d3qnu.jpeg)
What if I told you, it’s possible to get the best of both worlds – to capture the advantages of working with a startup while mitigating the downsides?

### [101. A Key to Success: Defeat Drifting](https://hackernoon.com/a-key-to-success-defeat-drifting)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-2f83685.jpeg)
Napoleon Hill was onto something with his insights on purpose, mindset, and mastering habits.

### [102. How the Japanese Concept Wabi-Sabi can Shape Our Worldview](https://hackernoon.com/how-the-japanese-concept-wabi-sabi-can-shape-our-worldview)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/h5C8TqlBPZgAJEaRCkDduZqoVSp1-y693o4s.jpeg)
Wabi-sabi teaches that it takes a conscious effort to slow down and cultivate our minds to cherish the beauty of old, weathered, incomplete or unfinished.

### [103. Why Giving Up Is So Easy: 5 Common Reasons People Quit](https://hackernoon.com/why-giving-up-is-so-easy-5-common-reasons-people-quit)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/2Z25DTRazBhq7BPZR2f614jFx6d2-0202uer.jpeg)
Discover the 5 common reasons people give up too easily and how to overcome them. Learn how to stay motivated, push through challenges, and achieve your goals.

### [104. The 10 Best Google Chrome Extensions to Help You Expand Your Knowledge](https://hackernoon.com/the-10-google-chrome-extensions-to-help-you-expand-your-knowledge)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/galaxy-expanding-clf3293am000201s6exscag8a.png)
Ben Meer shows 10 Google Chrome extensions to help you expand your knowledge.

### [105. Pack Your Sh*t, it's Time to Move](https://hackernoon.com/pack-your-sht-its-time-to-move)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-bk834ah.jpeg)
We have the choice to select our emotional home. This choice requires effort. You need to furnish your new emotional home with positive habits.

### [106. The Power of Lateral Thinking: Boost Your Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills as a Generalist](https://hackernoon.com/the-power-of-lateral-thinking-boost-your-creativity-and-problem-solving-skills-as-a-generalist)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sWKQfNxmQ3gv7ZyDsNIoBLSLRs22-7t93ngh.jpeg)
Lateral thinking is a framework and a way of thinking that allows you to get unstuck and find unconventional solutions to complex problems.

### [107. How to Recover From an Emotional Outburst At Work](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-recover-from-an-emotional-outburst-at-work)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-pj834i7.jpeg)
Here are the 5 practices to prevent strong emotions from overwhelming you, take control of the situation, and do damage control if you do end up acting out

### [108. Exploring Shikamaru's Stoicism](https://hackernoon.com/exploring-shikamarus-stoicism)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/eEKnKNvz4GhzakXZkv2SzcmgnG73-eva3lwb.jpeg)
The concept of the "will of fire," as taught by Shikamaru's sensei Asuma, contains a lot of Stoic ideals.

### [109. The Feynman Technique: The Secret to Learning](https://hackernoon.com/the-feynman-technique-the-secret-to-learning)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/eQHzh6rz7ETBHLjs0KzCl1Dooqp2-ob93p6f.jpeg)
Learn How To Learn With the Feynman Technique

### [110. Effective Techniques Against Disinformation](https://hackernoon.com/effective-techniques-against-disinformation)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/h5C8TqlBPZgAJEaRCkDduZqoVSp1-p893q35.jpeg)
We need to be aware of our news diet and critical thinking (being able to objectively follow news and change our minds if we come across relevant information).

### [111. In a world full of experts, be a newbie](https://hackernoon.com/its-okay-to-not-be-an-expert-be-a-newbie)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/3nZg1mO3L1hKsmOFhBFXYNh4Pty2-0s93qcp.jpeg)
There’s no such thing as an expert. The experts are just newbies who never stopped learning. So instead of feeling sorry for yourself, embrace your inner newbie

### [112. 9 Questions Every Great Boss Should Answer](https://hackernoon.com/9-questions-every-great-boss-should-answer)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-mz93o41.jpeg)
As a manager, without a system in place to measure yourself and actively monitor how you’re doing, you can't identify all the areas that you need to improve on.

### [113. 5 Strategies for Shifting a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset](https://hackernoon.com/5-strategies-for-shifting-a-fixed-mindset-to-a-growth-mindset-4a2d3wd7)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-gkf3wv3.jpeg?alt=media&token=b42794e6-5ee3-4daf-9943-ee3b113c50f6)
How do you approach failures in life? 

### [114. Why We Shouldn’t Confuse Narcissism with Self Love](https://hackernoon.com/why-we-shouldnt-confuse-narcissism-with-self-love)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qbjdMko7eFaiqBJgAApmsjilPv83-c593pev.jpeg)
t is important not to confuse narcissism with self-love because they are two very different things. Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an inf

### [115. Showcase Your Value Without Bragging: Here's How](https://hackernoon.com/showcase-your-value-without-bragging-heres-how)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-mb833hd.jpeg)
Value creation and appreciation of that value doesn’t happen by simply doing great work—you also need to promote yourself and make yourself visible.

### [116. Forget Quiet Quitting, fatFIRE is the Newest Workplace Trend](https://hackernoon.com/forget-quiet-quitting-fatfire-is-the-newest-workplace-trend)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-o293pwe.jpeg)
All the talk about quiet quitting makes it seem like everyone hates their jobs and is just sleepwalking through the workday, but that’s not the case -here's why

### [117. 5 Tips for Breaking Into Cybersecurity with No Experience](https://hackernoon.com/5-tips-for-breaking-into-cybersecurity-with-no-experience)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rC0rXa3zwlMoMtkmNA9TvOWakp63-3ta3ql3.jpeg)
If you're looking to break into the cybersecurity field, you may feel like you have your work cut out for you.

### [118. How to Stay Hungry Without Staying Empty](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-stay-hungry-without-staying-empty)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-ra83dab.png)
The false belief that reaching a valued goal can sustain happiness is uncomfortable. The brain is wired to chase, not to hold on to scarcity. 

### [119. Green Lights at the End of a Dock: The Secret to Happiness by Jay Gatsby and Richard Curtis](https://hackernoon.com/green-lights-at-the-end-of-a-dock-the-secret-to-happiness-by-jay-gatsby-and-richard-curtis)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/ugoTV1vwcgR4mN8MMDUUN4vt6p02-iu93js7.jpeg)
My first experience with time travel was when I was 21 years old. 

### [120. 30 Years, 30 Lessons: A Journey Through Life's Wisdom](https://hackernoon.com/30-years-30-lessons-a-journey-through-lifes-wisdom)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-nt832lx.jpeg)
You add a little grain of wisdom to the sand castle that is your life and then you die. It’s up to you what you do in between.

### [121. Why the Opinions of Others Don’t Matter](https://hackernoon.com/why-the-opinions-of-others-dont-matter)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-id93xu7.gif.webp)
The opinions always reflect the person's inner world, not us. Seek advice from people who do the inner work because they will be able to give objective advice

### [122. What Three Months in Colombia Taught Me About Life](https://hackernoon.com/what-three-months-in-colombia-taught-me-about-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-kx034dy.jpeg)
Discover how three months in Colombia transformed my perspective on life. From slowing down to finding joy in simplicity, these lessons are worth embracing.

### [123. Are You Contributing to a Toxic Work Environment Without Realizing It?](https://hackernoon.com/are-you-contributing-to-a-toxic-work-environment-without-realizing-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-p4036uy.jpeg)
Some of the most toxic managers I have worked with had no clue they were contributing to a toxic work environment. Otherwise pleasant to talk to, these managers seemed to genuinely care about their people. However, what appeared on the outside was not in tune with what went inside their teams. Their good intentions didn’t always translate into the right action.   

### [124. How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome While at Meta](https://hackernoon.com/how-i-overcame-imposter-syndrome-while-at-meta)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/yz1U2z2gBUWdvEWEtprgNFFhvj23-bv930ou.jpeg)
My experience with Imposter Syndrome at Meta and how I overcame it

### [125. Lost In Thoughts](https://hackernoon.com/lost-in-thoughts)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-rx135xw.png)
Struggling with overthinking? This powerful letter dives into the endless cycle of doubt and self-questioning, offering insights on how to manage it. 

### [126. We're Living in the Greatest Time in History (Yet Most Squander It)](https://hackernoon.com/were-living-in-the-greatest-time-in-history-yet-most-squander-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/seizing-a-golden-crown-lajci54yo9kzmla7sw3exe2g.png)
Opportunities now exist beyond anything known for thousands of generations before.

### [127. "My first career was a horrible fit for me personality-wise" - An Interview With CEO, Saeid Fard](https://hackernoon.com/in-conversation-with-dimensional-ceo-saeid-fard)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/da7H4NzOhAdhje46xkTgaLorF5m2-qi93y00.jpeg)
Learn how Dimensional CEO Saeid Fard turned his career around from finance consulting to tech startups.

### [128. Hacking Time Management and Task Prioritization](https://hackernoon.com/hacking-time-management-and-task-prioritization)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-ty93rjj.jpeg)
Master time management & prioritization as a senior developer. Learn strategies like the Eisenhower Matrix, Pareto Principle & more for success.

### [129. From Mid-level Developer to Engineering Manager: A Story of Professional Growth](https://hackernoon.com/from-mid-level-developer-to-engineering-manager-a-story-of-professional-growth)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/WSUjyKfry1UDbm8VmU8kGIQagr72-4m93n5w.jpeg)
Cheslav Novytskyi, Engineering Manager at Innovecs, shares his experience which may be useful for software developers in advancing their careers

### [130. How self care and assertiveness can help the remote worker](https://hackernoon.com/how-self-care-and-assertiveness-can-help-the-remote-worker)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/R2yTAkOIWBMzk0ZO3DasNiGC1xg2-698375r.jpeg)
How remote workers can succeed with self care and assertiveness. 

### [131. The Unexpected Weight of Immortality](https://hackernoon.com/the-unexpected-weight-of-immortality)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-5a036z5.png)
I wished for eternal life—only to discover forever isn’t the gift I thought. 

### [132. When I give, I have control: Meet the Writer Baptiste Monnet](https://hackernoon.com/when-i-give-i-have-control-meet-the-writer-baptiste-monnet)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/t7jZ6Z0gw7MqEHrMGVUphVUiw4x2-sg13dsn.webp)


### [133. Entrepreneurship Class Secrets: Safety Nets, Shortcuts, and The Five](https://hackernoon.com/this-should-be-taught-in-entrepreneurship-classes-q31w34pf)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/3nYoHS7Mr4T8r5HUS7vyi7oMqu42-ge1831ko.jpeg)
Finding success in entrepreneurship is hard. I would know. I have spent many years talking about, or being involved in, entrepreneurship. I started a UK-based fashion business six years ago, and that all-encompassing dumpster fire makes up most of what I know today about marketing, e-commerce, branding, and how no one will buy your stuff if you just do things the way they’ve always been done.

### [134. Goal Congruence and The Importance of Aligning With Who You Are](https://hackernoon.com/goal-congruence-and-the-importance-of-aligning-with-who-you-are)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-5p93ql0.gif.webp)
Goal Congruence: Align With Who You Are

### [135. How I Live: Track Ideas with a “Dump Doc”](https://hackernoon.com/how-i-live-track-ideas-with-a-dump-doc-36d903758a98)
![](https://hackernoon.com/hn-images/1*cxFbsyZpZDI8nqYLbWH-sg.png)
<em>This post is part of a larger attempt to share my personal “systems” that help me organize my life. By sharing my system, I hope to get feedback and inspire others to share as well.</em>

### [136. How to Optimize your GitHub Repository for Open Source Development](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-optimize-your-github-repository-for-open-source-development)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/fJowWHavL0XT8jKc2lCn9VB199e2-kcd20eo.jpeg)
This article would give you tips to help prepare your GitHub repository for open-source contributions.

### [137. Comfort Has a Cost, and Its Currency is Regret](https://hackernoon.com/comfort-has-a-cost-and-its-currency-is-regret)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-lp134kr.png)
Saving for comfort but finding regret? Learn the real cost of playing it safe and how chasing your passion can lead to a life of fulfillment. Step out now.

### [138. Why You Should Forget Everything You Know About Problem Solving](https://hackernoon.com/why-you-should-forget-everything-you-know-about-problem-solving)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-kld33rr.jpeg)
Master problem-solving with a fresh perspective by unleashing First Principle Thinking. 

### [139. How To Be Responsible For Your Own Growth](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-be-responsible-of-your-own-growth-jd1p3u8e)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F3nhao37bBEfHA9RTQ0WNVWfXPD02-541j3uuo.gif?alt=media&token=5ae63151-ab05-48c1-82eb-f7604e825680)
We all want to have a good relationship with our managers, work on impactful projects that help us advance our career, want to be highly regarded in our line of work and be trusted and respected by others. But, how often do we take charge of our own growth? 

### [140. From Science to Soup: The Power of Transferable Skills ](https://hackernoon.com/from-science-to-soup-the-power-of-transferable-skills)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/XUXlssl4t8Y4pDFf1tsFXOpRr3A2-c193p9v.jpeg)
Discover how these top five skills can lead to new career opportunities.

### [141. Ask These 5 Questions From Your Managers Every Month to 10X The Impact](https://hackernoon.com/ask-these-5-questions-from-your-managers-every-month-to-10x-the-impact)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/corporate-office-humans-in-corporate-attire-clfbdz1x4000001s66rjdhkkh.png)
The gap between how you view your behaviors and actions and how others perceive you is always huge. 

### [142. What is the Fear Response and How Does it Work?](https://hackernoon.com/fear-is-your-cue-for-thriving)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-je93qfh.gif.webp)
Fear Is Your Signal To Thrive

### [143. Game Theory’s Ultimate Answer to Real World Dilemmas: “Generous Tit for Tat”](https://hackernoon.com/game-theorys-ultimate-answer-to-real-world-dilemmas-generous-tit-for-tat)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/F85G0zI2I8NTTiz8yT1JU8oVuOl1-iz92ce4.jpeg)
Game theory provides compelling insights into the power of actively pursuing co-operation over competition, even when it exacts a heavy price.

### [144. Dickie Bush: My Experience Joining a $68,000 Mastermind](https://hackernoon.com/dickie-bush-my-experience-joining-a-dollar68000-mastermind)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-gigantic-brain-cli9gx7xe000001s61wz2hbfp.png)
Dickie Bush describes his experience joining a $68,000 Mastermind.

### [145. Passion is the Answer to Loving Your Work](https://hackernoon.com/passion-is-the-answer-to-loving-your-work)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-j193nnt.jpeg)


### [146. Cutting Through the Bullshit: Embracing a Meaningful Life](https://hackernoon.com/cutting-through-the-bullshit-embracing-a-meaningful-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-kp93xmf.gif.webp)
I reflect on the shortness of life and that it's short and that spending time on bullshit like toxic interactions and wasting time is no longer working for me

### [147. Why the Smartest People Live by Simple Rules](https://hackernoon.com/why-the-smartest-people-live-by-simple-rules)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/yk1zObkwTSbhPSBNpSp31fUNnC93-et83y6v.jpeg)
Explore the disconnect between the illusion of meticulous planning in software development and the effectiveness of embracing simple rules.

### [148. The Origins of The Modern Self-Improvement Industry: Protestant Roots and Capitalist Fruits](https://hackernoon.com/the-origins-of-the-modern-self-improvement-industry-protestant-roots-and-capitalist-fruits)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-bgc328n.jpeg)
"Unveiling the Surprising Origins of the Self-Development Industry: How Protestant Reformation Ideals Laid the foundations for self-help movements.



### [149. How To Deal With Difficult People](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-deal-with-difficult-people-zxo3ezk)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-ea73usy.jpeg?alt=media&token=c871cda2-2c88-45a5-9208-193eebdca887)
Humans are social creatures who seek personal validation based on how others interact with them. We feel good and important when others share our belief system and dejected when there’s a conflict of opinions. 

### [150. PKM + Obsidian: The Tech Stack for Your Brain You Didn't Know You Needed](https://hackernoon.com/pkm-obsidian-the-tech-stack-for-your-brain-you-didnt-know-you-needed)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/r6FD2OYY9xQbiudWxfP1CQ7qB6n2-xa038ml.jpeg)
Learn how to use Obsidian for PKM and Connectivism to build your second brain, own your learning, and navigate the digital age with networked knowledge.

### [151. 7 Basic Rules for Better Decision-Making in Business](https://hackernoon.com/7-basic-rules-for-better-decision-making-in-business-tl2b3wvp)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/aPQSXVJRQbXJjkCDJXLdynyL9hd2-9v1b3w3s.jpeg)
Every manager has to undertake a tricky task of teaching employees to make the right decisions, the ones that will be profitable for the business. As my team was growing, I also came to realize I had to delegate responsibility. I don’t like to be micromanaged — so I don’t micromanage my team. My job is to lead people, not to be a bottleneck. I was lucky that Skyeng is all about principle-based decision-making; this is what makes an annual growth of 200% possible. I only had to take those corporate principles, or rules, and apply them to my field of commercial products. I’ll talk about my rules in this article.

### [152. How I Gave up Smoking With Apple Shortcuts](https://hackernoon.com/how-i-gave-up-smoking-with-apple-shortcuts)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/JRbyzAWVpWfPq45ZZGHXWYgvAxA3-sq8226t.jpeg)
Discover how a programmer successfully quit smoking using Apple Shortcuts, automating smoke break logging and setting restrictions. 

### [153. Letting Go of Rejection: How to Free Yourself From the Trap of Approval ](https://hackernoon.com/letting-go-of-rejection-how-to-free-yourself-from-the-trap-of-approval)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-1oa3rd9.jpeg)
Live for Approval, Die from Rejection

### [154. If You Want To Achieve A Goal Show Up Prepared](https://hackernoon.com/if-you-want-to-achieve-a-goal-show-up-prepared-d21134oo)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/b8OP3c95wlfLI2BuIybMN6YlCAc2-deb36su.jpeg)
It is important to realize that we have the ability to manufacture our own fate when we want to. - Eric Haney, Delta Force operator

### [155. A Brief PSA for Programmers: On Managing Up ](https://hackernoon.com/five-ways-to-become-better-at-managing-managers-eg1e32jw)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/drafts/1vhh3091.png)
One of the things that all new managers who move from leading a team of engineers to leading managers have in common is, well, frustration. 

### [156. 4 Common Types of Critics, and How To Handle Their "Feedback"](https://hackernoon.com/4-common-types-of-critics-and-how-to-handle-their-feedback-l55m34rf)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-pce32jz.jpeg)
Doling out advice, hurling negative comments, passing mean remarks - we have all done it. Given an opportunity, it’s easy to assume the role of an expert and tell others how wrong they are, why their product isn’t good enough, why their idea will never work, how they should behave, what they should do. Why seek permission when we feel right in our criticism?

### [157. What Leaders Can do to Encourage Learning and Development ](https://hackernoon.com/what-leaders-can-do-to-encourage-learning-and-development)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-fwa3ovi.jpeg)
An organization's success depends not only on current capabilities but on the team's ability to grow and adapt. And this is facilitated by its leaders. 

### [158. The Code Is the Documentation; a Paradox That Rings True](https://hackernoon.com/the-code-is-the-documentation-a-paradox-that-rings-true)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-cy93pvb.jpeg)
The first time I heard someone say: “the code is the documentation”, I thought it sounded completely wrong, like a lazy excuse for not producing documentation.

### [159. Delivering Bad News to Your Boss? Here's 7 Strategies to Build Your Credibility and Still Look Good](https://hackernoon.com/7-strategies-for-delivering-bad-news-to-your-boss)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-o393hn5.jpeg)
Work won’t be fun if it’s just a straight line to where we need to go.

### [160. How to Identify and Stick it to Decision Fatigue](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-identify-and-stick-it-to-decision-fatigue-gt5733kh)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-69d32lu.jpeg)
A series of these small decisions scattered throughout our day may seem harmless in the moment, but are they really harmless?

### [161. I’m 37, Emotionally Immature, and the Road Didn’t Fix It](https://hackernoon.com/im-37-emotionally-immature-and-the-road-didnt-fix-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-w0137bg.png)
After a year of traveling, I learned you can't escape your own mind. 

### [162. Understanding How Mental Models Change Your Life ](https://hackernoon.com/understanding-how-mental-models-change-your-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rbfULM0lWvdpqUohhpR6zYuPw1A3-8qh3pyd.jpeg)
Discover How the Concept of Mental Models will Change your Life.

### [163. How the 10,000 Hours Rule Applies to Entrepreneurship](https://hackernoon.com/how-the-10000-hours-rule-applies-to-entrepreneurship)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/oWRH4aOEauWyonE9zRrkZYD6RJF3-ktb31nl.jpeg)
Explore the transformative power of the 10,000-hour rule in entrepreneurship.

### [164. A Break Down of Financial Aid for Public Colleges in the US](https://hackernoon.com/a-break-down-of-financial-aid-for-public-colleges-in-the-us)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/W4LIupoWgRMS6GEGyf6tLScioh62-2jb3n6b.jpeg)
The Student debt crisis is a pressing issue. As such, this article explores financial aid alternatives to be considered before taking out a student loan.

### [165. Scaling the Dependency Autopilot; Balancing Autonomy and Collaboration  ](https://hackernoon.com/scaling-the-dependency-autopilot-balancing-autonomy-and-collaboration)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/KvjC63Rg1kUAfSuhsWDDOClv4we2-2pa3r6v.jpeg)
Whether you’re a founder, manager or employee, there are dynamics of dependency you’re dealing with that are worth being aware of.


### [166. Breadth and Depth: How to Overcome the Generalist Dilemma](https://hackernoon.com/breadth-and-depth-how-to-overcome-the-generalist-dilemma)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/deep-area-opposed-to-wide-area-artistic-abstract-expanding-clhdbc21p000301s6bd998zsc.png)
Generalists face the same dilemma: should I keep trying new things or stick with that one (or two) things and go deep? In truth, it's more complicated than that

### [167. Navigating the Dark Corners of Non-Stop Learning](https://hackernoon.com/navigating-the-dark-corners-of-non-stop-learning)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/FbffgeSiHWYXbhFLDYduYSDX0It2-jj833on.jpeg)
Explore the challenges professionals encounter in their quest for continuous learning. 

### [168. Getting to the Promised Land of Software Engineering](https://hackernoon.com/getting-to-the-promised-land-of-software-engineering)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/OQ8w9673DVgSKBLD5tvDpKrOj4J2-vl93o2s.jpeg)
A software engineer navigating the benefits of good communication in a remote workplace


### [169. A Solution To Your Mental Health Worries: "Think Big" Towards Your Future and The Rest Will Follow](https://hackernoon.com/a-solution-to-your-mental-health-worries-think-big-towards-your-future-and-the-rest-will-follow-flbk33gp)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-dud32c2.jpeg)
The ability to think big is the first step to break out of our bubble of self-imposed limits and to channel our energies to explore a bigger and better future.

### [170. My Challenge to Excel Users: I Dare you to Learn How to Code](https://hackernoon.com/my-challenge-to-excel-users-i-dare-you-to-learn-how-to-code-w31b3tae)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FIGXI0VtzPmVCh9D2pnvTqBtHrHJ3-61gl2jqm.jpeg?alt=media&token=86c5eeae-af9e-4c7e-9730-4063992fa01a)
What if, instead of starting that next Excel spreadsheet, you tried your hand at trying to write some code to do the exact same thing?

### [171. 10 Companies to Bet the Future of Your Career On](https://hackernoon.com/10-companies-to-bet-the-future-of-your-career-on)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-jq93qi7.jpeg)
If you’re interested in great rewards, a career with a heavy tilt toward stock-based compensation could be right for you, depending on your risk tolerance.

### [172. How Leonardo da Vinci Became a Pioneer of Virtual Reality ](https://hackernoon.com/how-leonardo-da-vinci-became-a-pioneer-of-virtual-reality)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/h5C8TqlBPZgAJEaRCkDduZqoVSp1-fbb3pc1.jpeg)
 The greatest message we can take from da Vinci’s life is maintaining a child-like wonder sense and noticing the unseen as we were to check Mona Lisa’s smile.

### [173. Every Engineer Needs to Write More, Here's Why](https://hackernoon.com/every-engineer-needs-to-write-more-heres-why)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/SsdagWnBR4ZjD0TJQkJMVmy1vEg1-hpa3uub.jpeg)
My perspective on writing changed once I started working full-time as a software engineer.



### [174. What Do You Think Your Values Are?](https://hackernoon.com/what-do-you-think-your-values-are)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-r793npx.gif.webp)
Do You Know What Your Values Are?

### [175. When Knowledge Creates Doubt: Explaining the Expertise Paradox](https://hackernoon.com/when-knowledge-creates-doubt-explaining-the-expertise-paradox)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-cloudy-and-foggy-brain-kcrwo1eib4zv0dvrrqx4d8ac.png)
The more you learn about building companies, the harder decisions get.

### [176. Upgrade Your Note-taking With Roam Research](https://hackernoon.com/upgrade-your-note-taking-with-roam-research-2yg3tzu)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FVYTbQ9RCY6Madi01sqFPdM88UX52-2f2b3u42.jpeg?alt=media&token=87538733-c3c2-4156-8b3e-8bd3cfca9861)
“Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) is the practice of capturing the ideas and insights we encounter in our daily life, whether from personal experience, from books and articles, or from our work, and cultivating them over time to produce more creative, higher quality work.”

### [177. What Is the Idea of Locus of Control? Changing Your Life and Story in 10 Seconds](https://hackernoon.com/what-is-the-idea-of-locus-of-control-changing-your-life-and-story-in-10-seconds)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/holding-all-of-your-ideas-in-your-hands-j7d3dy28s1t32matniiw8wpe.png)
Locus of Control, 10 Seconds to Change Your Life & Your Story

### [178. 10 Entrepreneurial Mindset Notes](https://hackernoon.com/10-entrepreneurial-mindset-notes)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-uq93xwk.jpeg)
Entrepreneurial mindset: habits and beliefs to adopt and ditch, what business to start with guided exercises

### [179. Forget Story Points and Use this Instead](https://hackernoon.com/forget-story-points-and-use-this-instead)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/KobPcf5nazNcjh4iUfyRlmitv723-6da2irj.jpeg)
After decades of using story points estimations, we see its limitations. It ignores the human factor.

### [180. How to Reclaim Your Freedom and Take Back Control of Your Life](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-reclaim-your-freedom-and-take-back-control-of-your-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-2l93hkf.jpeg)
A sense of control in our life not only rids us of anxiety, it’s the single most critical factor in helping us stay productive at work. 

### [181. The Trident Strategy: Using A Combination Of 2–3 Skills To Maximize Wealth](https://hackernoon.com/the-trident-strategy-using-a-combination-of-2-3-skills-to-maximize-wealth-ce57357c)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/R5lo8AZSirOkzAjWk3TaMGNF0833-d0e3444.jpeg)
T-shaped skills are dead. The top 1% of high performers are using a secret strategy to build their Trident skillset and get ahead of the competition. 

### [182. 5 Incredibly Simple Yet Useful Tips To Push Your Motivation Flywheel ](https://hackernoon.com/5-incredibly-simple-yet-useful-tips-to-push-your-motivation-flywheel-1jq3wz4)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-wl73t7g.jpeg?alt=media&token=f5aa8cd3-aa1a-464c-aa73-1d0914c205e6)
How can I make motivation part of my life to do things that will help me achieve my goals in the long run? For me, motivation was a state of mind. Some days I was all excited and motivated to get to my toughest goals and important tasks that I had avoided in the past. Then there were other times I felt lost, unsure of how to make even tiny progress on things I got to do. 

### [183. Overthinking: Causes, Impact, Strategies for Taking Action](https://hackernoon.com/overthinking-causes-impact-strategies-for-taking-action-jj3x3usd)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-qy73u53.jpeg?alt=media&token=cc9c9dfd-b060-48d2-a91a-565279e5006b)
I thought I was pretty good and smart at making decisions from routine tasks with little cognitive load like what to eat for lunch, what dress to wear to the office, how to avoid traffic on the way to work to the more mentally demanding activities like putting together a hiring plan, defining org structure and thinking about the future strategy of my organisation.

### [184. Human Takes Brain to Court For Sabotaging 2025 Resolutions](https://hackernoon.com/human-takes-brain-to-court-for-sabotaging-2025-resolutions)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/3GwutAJRWQVk90FbpCzdqx8nvyj1-ri039ch.png)
Discover why New Year’s resolutions often fail, the brain’s role in sabotaging them, and science-backed strategies to set goals you can actually achieve in 2025

### [185. Don't Stop at Writing Code, Create Business Value ](https://hackernoon.com/dont-stop-at-writing-code-create-business-value)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/B9T1IUJcMIUtnDyj3ZT2HrbhQmj1-0193o17.jpeg)
Knowing the business needs/problems can help engineers to grow faster. If you don’t know WHAT and WHY, you can’t think of HOW.

### [186. Hitting the Code: How Mike Mentzer's Principles Can Supercharge Your Developer Skills](https://hackernoon.com/hitting-the-code-how-mike-mentzers-principles-can-supercharge-your-developer-skills)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/PG9GJ9It2FOXrr2T8EAC6UYf0Vj1-oq93qgz.jpeg)
Being a remote PHP developer comes with its own set of challenges, from staying focused to maintaining productivity. But fear not, for I discovered a secret weapon to boost my abilities—the principles of High-Intensity Training (HIT) championed by the legendary bodybuilder Mike Mentzer. In this short, anecdotal, article, I will explore how applying Mentzer's principles to your remote PHP developer job can help you maximize efficiency, increase productivity, and maintain peak performance. So, grab a protein shake and let's dive in!

### [187. How to Gain Support for Your Ideas and Get Heard](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-gain-support-for-your-ideas-and-get-heard)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-2j93nte.jpeg)
Most of us think our ideas are great and rally them around with the expectation to turn them into something big.

### [188. 5 Mental Tricks to Do Your Best Under Pressure](https://hackernoon.com/5-mental-tricks-to-do-your-best-under-pressure)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-445p35au.jpeg)
We all face situations where we need to perform under pressure. Here are 5 mental tricks that work best in such circumstances.

### [189. Diderot Effect: Why You Buy What You Don’t Need and How To Stop](https://hackernoon.com/diderot-effect-why-you-buy-what-you-dont-need-and-how-to-stop)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/isFWhxfefHbpwjVSeYkiYwDTtns2-l4b33cs.jpeg)
We buy one item and suddenly see the need to purchase other items to complement it without realizing that obtaining one item creates a spiral of consumption

### [190. Here Are 8 Life Hacking Lessons From John D. Rockefeller, The Richest Man Ever](https://hackernoon.com/here-are-8-life-hacking-lessons-from-john-d-rockefeller-the-richest-man-ever)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1nOf3C3xXvNO2p1OYW96H4Kbel33-1y53yd3.jpeg)
$350 billion was the inflation-adjusted personal net worth of John D. Rockefeller. Was John D. a life hacker? Absolutely.


### [191. The Highest Paying Jobs in Cyber Security ](https://hackernoon.com/the-highest-paying-jobs-in-cyber-security)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/T4kcprsbf7cV2pYd9KDaXzdT9H83-h993o65.jpeg)
Get the latest popular cyber jobs with the highest salaries in the world with a complete guide about them with the profile information

### [192. Your Subconscious Mind Creates Your Reality (It's Ridiculously Powerful)](https://hackernoon.com/your-subconscious-mind-creates-your-reality-its-ridiculously-powerful)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-powerful-mind-tjbjr91btvyqre9n3f0itf24.png)
Your Subconscious Mind is Ridiculously Powerful

### [193. Leaving the Spotlight: What to Do When All Eyes Are on You](https://hackernoon.com/leaving-the-spotlight-what-to-do-when-all-eyes-are-on-you)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-5h93sdj.jpeg)
Explore what it means to step out of the spotlight. 

### [194. The Secret to Finding Your Purpose Is to Stop Chasing It](https://hackernoon.com/the-secret-to-finding-your-purpose-is-to-stop-chasing-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-8ca3qos.gif.webp)
Perspectives on Finding Your Purpose

### [195. This Is How Self-Integrity Can Change Your Life](https://hackernoon.com/this-is-how-self-integrity-can-change-your-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-3l93rse.jpeg)
Self-Integrity Can Change Your Life

### [196. What’s Your True Calling as a Generalist?](https://hackernoon.com/whats-your-true-calling-as-a-generalist)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sWKQfNxmQ3gv7ZyDsNIoBLSLRs22-2t93l70.jpeg)
Maybe we don't need to have that 'one thing' that make us tick? Multipotentialites and generalists are by design meant to cultivate variety, make the most of it

### [197. How to Cultivate Growth Mindset in the Workplace](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-cultivate-growth-mindset-in-the-workplace-ot4u35wi)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-cci35r5.jpeg)
I have worked with two different kinds of leaders and managers over the years. The one who believes in fixed abilities and promotes a fixed mindset “those who don’t perform well can never do better” and the other who believes in growing those abilities thereby promoting a growth mindset “people can be coached into improving their skills.” 

### [198. Why Should a Programmer be a Mentor?](https://hackernoon.com/why-should-a-programmer-be-a-mentor)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/ZBIjV3C6REYMeYUBWPx5RicU6Qo2-1db3qfj.jpeg)
The idea of mentoring is to provide gratuitous assistance to the mentee, therefore, on the one hand, few highly qualified specialists are ready for this. 

### [199. Meet the Twins That Are Launching the First Comic-Based Learning Experience on the Market ](https://hackernoon.com/meet-the-twins-that-are-launching-the-first-comic-based-learning-experience-on-the-market)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rbfULM0lWvdpqUohhpR6zYuPw1A3-il93p95.jpeg)
Twins are launching the first comic-based learning experience on the market - Improvement Comics - Learn key ideas about self-improvement via weekly comics.

### [200. How To Train Your Brain To Be More Optimistic](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-train-your-brain-to-be-more-optimistic-re7v359m)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-e7e33d2.jpeg)
When faced with adversity, most people feel indecisive, restless, and anxious about the future. It is what happens afterward that makes a difference.

### [201. A “Don’t Do” List Can Change Your Life](https://hackernoon.com/a-dont-do-list-can-change-your-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/2jqChkrv03exBUgkLrDzIbfM99q2-bg02vvl.jpeg)
Instead of focusing only on how to succeed, focus on how to avoid failure.

### [202. 8 Things a Co-founder Can Start Doing When Others Are Busy With Product Development](https://hackernoon.com/7-things-a-co-founder-can-start-doing-when-others-are-busy-with-product-development)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/ARCWTrgYpoc531106B2eMedWoT42-7s93mp7.jpeg)
Find out what you need to do as a co-founder during product development when you have little to do but still need to contribute to the success of the startup.

### [203. You're Not a Doormat — So Stop Laying Down for Everyone](https://hackernoon.com/youre-not-a-doormat-so-stop-laying-down-for-everyone)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/2jqChkrv03exBUgkLrDzIbfM99q2-2u02vmj.jpeg)
Trapped in the people-pleasing cycle? Learn how to say no, set boundaries, and prioritize yourself without guilt. Start living for you.

### [204. Mass Schooling Invented “Smart” and “Dumb”: Here's How It Happened](https://hackernoon.com/mass-schooling-invented-smart-and-dumb-heres-how-it-happened)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/eQHzh6rz7ETBHLjs0KzCl1Dooqp2-6j13d3n.jpeg)
Explore why IQ tests are trainable proxies, how mass schooling was designed for obedience, and why the real test of intelligence is simply getting what you want

### [205. 13 Hacks for Managing Anxiety (If You Have None, Entrepreneurs, You're Doing Something WRONG)](https://hackernoon.com/13-hacks-for-managing-anxiety-if-you-have-none-entrepreneurs-youre-doing-something-wrong)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1nOf3C3xXvNO2p1OYW96H4Kbel33-8f23ymc.jpeg)
Anxiety is also an inevitable side effect of ambition. If you don't suffer from at least a little anxiety you are not really ambitious.

### [206. Alex Brogan: How to Master Difficult Conversations](https://hackernoon.com/alex-brogan-how-to-master-difficult-conversations)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/conversation-for-personal-growth-cli9731gj000301s67w0jenjq.png)
Difficult conversations are a necessary evil. 

### [207. 6 Ways To Deal With Toxic People](https://hackernoon.com/6-ways-to-deal-with-toxic-people)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-lq93hqe.jpeg)
Negative people are everywhere and learning how to deal with them will go a long way into helping you improve your life and remove stress in the process.

### [208. I Taught Free Lessons in Personal Cybersecurity for Technology Novices and This Is What I Learned ](https://hackernoon.com/i-taught-free-lessons-in-personal-cybersecurity-for-technology-novices-and-this-is-what-i-learned)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/R2yTAkOIWBMzk0ZO3DasNiGC1xg2-dl837nz.jpeg)
This is an article about what I learned from teaching free lessons in Personal Cybersecurity to technology novices. 

### [209. When Things Go Wrong, What Happens to Total Compensation?](https://hackernoon.com/when-things-go-wrong-what-happens-to-total-compensation)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-pc93pbs.jpeg)
There is an agreement that if you do your job properly, you will be compensated for it. But what happens to total compensation when things go badly wrong?

### [210. Charlie Munger’s Brain Toolbox Wasn’t Sexy—Just Unreasonably Effective](https://hackernoon.com/charlie-mungers-brain-toolbox-wasnt-sexyjust-unreasonably-effective)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/2jqChkrv03exBUgkLrDzIbfM99q2-ct12vlc.jpeg)
Charlie Munger didn’t work harder he thought smarter. Learn 3 simple thinking tools to make better decisions and stop wasting time.

### [211. You Don't Need Limitless' NZT to Achieve Superhuman Mental Abilities](https://hackernoon.com/you-dont-need-limitless-nzt-to-achieve-superhuman-mental-abilities)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1nOf3C3xXvNO2p1OYW96H4Kbel33-8703ygp.jpeg)
When I first saw the movie "Limitless" over a decade ago, I knew that some real-life equivalent of NZT-48 had to exist, and I needed to find it.

### [212. The Philosophy Of Ikigai: Dare To Live The Life Of Your Dreams](https://hackernoon.com/the-philosophy-of-ikigai-dare-to-live-the-life-of-your-dreams-cir3thq)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2Fk9fpdrD7fVYN0J0ujanPHjc50vP2-y73320qs.jpeg?alt=media&token=11b5fd18-e74e-448d-b2c1-c5c0c7df5ed3)
Is feeling alive important?

### [213. Gratitude Practices for the Hacker: Launch the Growth Mindset ](https://hackernoon.com/gratitude-practices-for-the-hacker-launch-the-growth-mindset)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/R2yTAkOIWBMzk0ZO3DasNiGC1xg2-mq036a0.jpeg)
This is an article about the benefits of gratitude practices for hackers. 

### [214. Everything I Wished I Was Told At Twenty-One](https://hackernoon.com/everything-i-wished-i-was-told-at-twenty-one)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-diverse-group-of-20-year-olds-jftafad9re0nhew25maexy9o.png)
If you're in your early twenties, start learning about what matters in the long run. In simple terms, they are your health, wealth, and relationships.

### [215. Practical Steps for Developing a Working Memory ](https://hackernoon.com/practical-steps-for-developing-a-working-memory)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-mu93pq9.jpeg)
It’s embarrassing for any executive or professional to forget the name of the person you just met, but it’s not life-changing. It’s the other working memory

### [216. The One Word That Turns Bad Luck Into Gold](https://hackernoon.com/the-one-word-that-turns-bad-luck-into-gold)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-992362c.png)
Unlock the power of pronoia—the belief that the universe is on your side. Learn how to turn setbacks into stepping stones and reframe ‘bad days’ as opportunity

### [217. 12 Podcasts to Make You Think Like the Top 0.01%](https://hackernoon.com/12-podcasts-to-make-you-think-like-the-top-001percent)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/podcasts-cliewec1z000701s60thvg72q.png)
12 Podcasts to make you think like the top 0.01%

### [218. The Noonification: How to Create a CI/CD Pipeline Using GitHub and AWS EC2 (5/1/2024)](https://hackernoon.com/5-1-2024-noonification)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/noonification_606_qvaq56zt0vx4305c26lg6f9n.png)
5/1/2024: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!

### [219. How I Manage Over a Dozen Startups](https://hackernoon.com/how-i-manage-over-a-dozen-startups)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/806D5cByiXTuXu9YldkNPRwtIMg2-ht83g9a.jpeg)
Use this framework to efficiently juggle business growth and personal development without missing a beat.

### [220. Staying Focussed And Removing Distractions - A How-To Guide](https://hackernoon.com/staying-focussed-and-removing-distractions-a-how-to-guide-bq1q32ez)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-3xd31il.jpeg)
In a world that’s designed for interruptions, we are all vulnerable to distractions. 

### [221. 4 Steps to Deal With a Bad Day at Work](https://hackernoon.com/4-steps-to-deal-with-a-bad-day-at-work)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-wb93t23.jpeg)
When you’re having a bad day at work, your mind spirals toward sadness. It’s like someone dimmed the light around you and everything appears dark and gloomy.



### [222. What Traits Distinguish An Awesome Programmer](https://hackernoon.com/what-traits-distinguish-an-awesome-programmer-s21k3528)
![](https://hackernoon.com/images/1k2eWiUClgQ4VZSz8evAFbbCf1A3-s3k33f4.jpeg)
What distinguishes great programmers from good ones? 

### [223. Gentlemen, Choose Your Weapons! Programming Languages You Should (Not?) Learn](https://hackernoon.com/gentlemen-choose-your-weapons-programming-languages-you-should-not-learn)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-4g1317p.webp)
This article explores the dilemma faced by developers: Should you keep up with new programming languages or master the classics?

### [224. Don’t Be a Humble Developer](https://hackernoon.com/dont-be-a-humble-developer)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/i6hjslzIRdYmQax95k2k6db7wCH2-m193s69.jpeg)
Discover the vital role of communication, the art of self-promotion, and how past achievements shape future triumphs. 

### [225. Breaking the Procrastination Cycle: Stop Paying the Hidden Costs of Saying "Tomorrow" ](https://hackernoon.com/breaking-the-procrastination-cycle-stop-paying-the-hidden-costs-of-saying-tomorrow)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/NpclsXHLfPf1qjBCjmjlbDg2CFo1-tb02pyv.jpeg)
We often trick ourselves into thinking procrastination is free. If you procrastinate today, you’ll wake up tomorrow as the same person, but with more stress.

### [226. You, Work, Input, Output and Value; A Complex Relationship](https://hackernoon.com/you-work-input-output-and-value-a-complex-relationship)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-oi93och.jpeg)
You determine your VALUE

### [227. The Quiet Quitting Trend and Why You Should Not Follow It ](https://hackernoon.com/the-quiet-quitting-trend-and-why-you-should-not-follow-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-jo93pj4.jpeg)
According to Blind, white-collar tech professionals have lost 100,826 jobs so far this year. Here is how you can avoid getting laid off this time. 

### [228. Are You Getting The Right Feedback ?](https://hackernoon.com/are-you-getting-the-right-feedback)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-5m93hio.jpeg)
Getting plenty of feedback that isn’t actionable is as bad as getting no feedback. 

### [229. The Rational Software Engineer: How to Manage Stress and Avoid Burnout](https://hackernoon.com/the-rational-software-engineer-how-to-manage-stress-and-avoid-burnout)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/UQGUgWA6ECYXO5YiGt3Omk4Iv1v1-te93s14.jpeg)
how to avoid burnout as a software engineer? Follow simple protocols

### [230. 5 Tips for Negotiating Your Compensation](https://hackernoon.com/5-tips-for-negotiating-your-compensation)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-cka3p6k.jpeg)
Getting paid what you are worth can be a challenge, especially if you don’t know your worth. 

### [231. The Earned Secret: Why the Era of Serendipitous Success is Over](https://hackernoon.com/the-earned-secret-why-the-era-of-serendipitous-success-is-over)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-gt83zjm.png)
The Earned SecretaUnlock success with earned secrets: deep expertise, unique insights, and relentless execution in today's competitive market.

### [232. For Entrepreneurs, Endurance is more Important than Intellect ](https://hackernoon.com/for-entrepreneurs-endurance-is-more-important-than-intellect)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-vp834if.jpeg)
Entrepreneurship Is a Test of Endurance, Not Intellect. Discover why grit and resilience are the true drivers of success in entrepreneurship. 

### [233. How I Calmed My Nerves And Finally Overcame My Fear Of Public Speaking](https://hackernoon.com/how-i-calmed-my-nerves-and-finally-overcame-my-fear-of-public-speaking-461534qv)
![](https://hackernoon.com/images/Ufc2YrIwjEfm7luIouHZ5YYPX7H2-u1929l8.png)
A hundred talks later, I'm still terrified every time I go on stage. How did I ever get on stage, though? Well, here's a little trip down memory lane, the s

### [234. 12 Habits to Change Your Life](https://hackernoon.com/12-habits-to-change-your-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/robot-exercising-in-a-field-clh6oy1rb000301s6db494t3s.png)
Codie Sanchez details 12 habits to change your life.

### [235. Open Ended Questions to Ask to Go From Giving Advice To Gaining Insight ](https://hackernoon.com/open-ended-questions-to-ask-to-go-from-giving-advice-to-gaining-insight-gj1g3t8d)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-gg73twa.jpeg?alt=media&token=b79564eb-59d1-4443-a555-c3469fffabb5)
Have you noticed what happens when someone asks you a really good open ended question? Your mood shifts and body language changes as your mind sets on a quest to look within, think deeply, and churn out ideas. The endorphin rush that comes from exploring uncharted territories triggers a positive feeling in the body.   

### [236. 5 Emotionally Intelligent Habits For Handling Frustrating Situations In The Workplace](https://hackernoon.com/5-emotionally-intelligent-habits-for-handling-frustrating-situations-in-the-workplace-x79f35dm)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-t8d32t7.jpeg)
By engaging in a growth mindset, you can move from complaining about frustration to finding a solution. You have the power to choose your mindset.

### [237. Build a Second Brain and Conquer Your Cluttered Mind ](https://hackernoon.com/build-a-second-brain-and-conquer-your-cluttered-mind)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6jWYRNYKvBe9KpVi10W2hgF3jYw2-cc935cr.jpeg)
 Are we drowning in the chaos of too many thoughts and ideas? It seems as though our minds are constantly cluttered. How can we function regardless?

### [238. Debunking 6 Common Stereotypes About Working in IT](https://hackernoon.com/debunking-6-common-stereotypes-about-working-in-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/ucqmtPj504MCU1r9XzVtNQI3OdK2-i893p6a.jpeg)
Stereotypes about IT still live on. However, every year they seem less and less witty to IT specialists. In this post we've taken apart the most popular ones.

### [239. Whose Game Are You Playing?](https://hackernoon.com/whose-game-are-you-playing)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-988399e.jpeg)
Explore the complex interplay between societal expectations, authenticity, and success

### [240. A Disney Animator’s Tips on How to Live a Life of Awesome](https://hackernoon.com/a-disney-animators-tips-on-how-to-live-a-life-of-awesome)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-np93smj.gif.webp)
Saul Blinkoff | Be Sincere: How to Live a Life of Awesome

### [241. From Mid to Senior: What Self-Care Looks Like for Developers](https://hackernoon.com/from-mid-to-senior-what-self-care-looks-like-for-developers)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-5f93r6i.jpeg)
Discover the importance of self-care in a senior developer's role. Learn how to avoid burnout, set boundaries, and nurture your mental health.

### [242. The Key to a Good Relationship With Your Manager](https://hackernoon.com/the-key-to-a-good-relationship-with-your-manager)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-px93ott.jpeg)
What kind of relationship do you have with your manager? Is it a thriving one or are you barely surviving?

### [243. When Progress is NOT Progress: How to Take Action and Break Free From the Illusion](https://hackernoon.com/when-progress-is-not-progress-how-to-take-action-and-break-free-from-the-illusion)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-3q93p38.jpeg)
In the realm of self-help content, there's always a bit of a catch, and that often comes in the form of an illusion of progress. 

### [244. 10 Ways to Prevent Burnout While Working From Home](https://hackernoon.com/10-ways-to-prevent-burnout-while-working-from-home)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/dekqFKbCjYP7GoUnRP2jptMYXsC3-suc3kos.jpeg)
While working from home has many benefits, it also has the potential for certain drawbacks. Burnout is a serious risk while working from home.

### [245. Productivity, Procrastination, and Cat Reels](https://hackernoon.com/productivity-procrastination-and-cat-reels)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/colorful-cats-abstract-ldjv3rc5bn5n5m092z5on6tk.png)
Discover why procrastination happens and how to boost productivity by understanding your brain's needs. Learn simple techniques like the Pomodoro method

### [246. How To Survive as a Generalist](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-survive-as-a-generalist)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/geHzNTd2a2NzJyLJDHLhRcrPP0f2-ryb3v70.jpeg)
Generalists guide to survival. This article is a collection of tips and experiences that might help you, or to which you might relate as a fellow generalist.

### [247. Letting Go And Owning Up: Strategies For Learning From Mistakes](https://hackernoon.com/letting-go-and-owning-up-strategies-for-learning-from-mistakes-u8bf358b)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-xde33l0.jpeg)
We are programmed at an early age to think that mistakes are bad. Don’t make a mistake, you won’t get good grades. Choose the right career, there’s no going back. Make up your mind, there won’t be a second chance. You will regret this decision later. What were you really thinking? All this well-meaning advice rings loud and clear in our heads, conveying a simple message - stay away from mistakes. 

### [248. The Best Way to Learn About Crypto](https://hackernoon.com/the-best-way-to-learn-about-crypto)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/b67ixwNT8rhwQOX42x4HdxfwCYF2-kic3mue.jpeg)
How To Learn Crypto in the Best Way? How, What and Why. Practical tips to help you achieve your learning goals.

### [249. How to work on a startup when your motivation runs out](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-work-on-a-startup-when-your-motivation-runs-out-gso322u)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/drafts/b32a326u.png)
In most cases, positive motivation drives a person starting a new business. He wants to make the best product, become a leader, or earn a profit. When that positive motivation runs out, there are two possible scenarios.

### [250. To Succeed as a Developer, You Need to Shift Your Mindset ](https://hackernoon.com/to-succeed-as-a-developer-you-need-to-shift-your-mindset)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-qa83xms.jpeg)
Essential mindset shift for developers: adopt a growth mindset, learn from advice, and contribute to the community for lasting success

### [251. A Guide to Career Promotions and the Peter Principle](https://hackernoon.com/a-guide-to-career-promotions-and-the-peter-principle-k6373tn0)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-2263tvi.jpeg?alt=media&token=d0f0ac3c-3541-48e1-bce3-4f69db57e42f)
Do we really consider promotion as an important decision of our life that requires careful evaluation aligned with our passions, interest levels and abilities? Is it even offered as a choice?

### [252. How to Set and Attain Realistic Goals](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-set-and-attain-realistic-goals)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-h7834vc.jpeg)
Learn the pitfalls of unrealistic goals and explore a strategic approach to setting and attaining objectives. 

### [253. Bet on Yourself: The Expected Value Is Higher Than You Think](https://hackernoon.com/bet-on-yourself-the-expected-value-is-higher-than-you-think)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-or03d6i.png)
Stop treating risk like loss. Most downsides are capped and survivable; the upside is uncapped—and the cost of never trying compounds into regret.

### [254. How Do You Live A Long, Happy Life? A Harvard Study Has Some Advice](https://hackernoon.com/what-makes-a-happy-life-a-harvard-study-on-happiness-has-some-advice)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/59ek5ntxN8c0a6z4RF4n0HHN0ER2-es93rk2.jpeg)
A Harvard study shows that high-quality relationships may be the key to living a long, happy life.

### [255. Self Study Helps Law School Graduate Become a Software Engineer at Amazon](https://hackernoon.com/self-study-helps-law-school-graduate-become-a-software-engineer-at-amazon)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-ll93neu.jpeg)
A change of heart and access to a repository of information prompted a law school graduate to purse a career as a programmer. 

### [256. Assessing Personal Career and Progress](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-assess-your-career-and-progress)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VBeaKaUetGNuA9E5fogXu3jhgZE2-4qa2ilk.jpeg)
Taking a pause from something that we do in order to keep track of something that is needed some attention is very important.

### [257. Why I Prefer Silence More Than Blah Blah](https://hackernoon.com/why-i-prefer-silence-more-than-blah-blah)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/eQHzh6rz7ETBHLjs0KzCl1Dooqp2-66036nt.jpeg)
Silence is a word that is most often overlooked for its effects in any situation. 

### [258. 17 Things You Should Do Before You Die](https://hackernoon.com/17-things-you-should-do-before-you-die)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/NoFqn18YtNXxGVFTTHq1RUQYhkZ2-a093ouz.jpeg)
While everyone has their own unique aspirations and dreams, there are some experiences that resonate universally, enriching our lives.

### [259. It's Time to Break Free From the End of History Illusion](https://hackernoon.com/its-time-to-break-free-from-the-end-of-history-illusion)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-wh93r2r.jpeg)
The End of History Illusion is holding you back, and it's time you broke free from it and started investing in your future self.

### [260. The Red Queen Effect: Stop Running Faster, Start Thinking Smarter](https://hackernoon.com/the-red-queen-effect-stop-running-faster-start-thinking-smarter)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-m583w68.jpeg)
The Red Queen Effect: Thriving in a fast-paced world. Insights on adaptation, innovation, and growth in business & life.

### [261. Forget Perfection. Just Don’t Disappear.](https://hackernoon.com/forget-perfection-just-dont-disappear)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/2jqChkrv03exBUgkLrDzIbfM99q2-n302y1o.jpeg)
A simple rule to stay on track even when life gets in the way. Miss a day? That’s okay. Just don’t miss two.

### [262. From Crashing to Lift-Off: How to Thrive as the First Data Scientist in a Startup](https://hackernoon.com/from-crashing-to-lift-off-how-to-thrive-as-the-first-data-scientist-in-a-startup)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/9AfStBNFWLQJMc16eLcYNzIA6fY2-reg2ohd.jpeg)
This article draws from the game Factorio to illustrate the journey of a data scientist in a startup - from the initial, hands-on stage, moving towards automati

### [263. The Value of Assertiveness in the Workplace: An Interview with, DMO, Julia Doronina](https://hackernoon.com/the-value-of-assertiveness-in-the-workplace-an-interview-with-dmo-julia-doronina)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/raTDzqX9LZfyNrylnGX0YfbkDCt2-mv931vm.jpeg)
Julia Doronina, the CMO at the IT startup G-71, talks about what it means to be a woman in technology and her journey in IT. 

### [264. Everyone is a CEO](https://hackernoon.com/everyone-is-a-ceo-971d0d2e3a89)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/everyone-is-a-ceo-clhf8knm4000001s644r8dj9u.png)
I am the CEO of my life.

### [265. The Crazy Mind, Artificial Love and Happiness of Being](https://hackernoon.com/the-crazy-mind-artificial-love-and-happiness-of-being)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-eb83866.jpeg)
Here’s a medley of thoughts about Love, The Mind, and Being that have been bouncing around in my head.

### [266. Don't Believe the Hype: Why Standard Measures of Success Are Bullsh*t](https://hackernoon.com/dont-believe-the-hype-why-standard-measures-of-success-are-not-all-theyre-cracked-up-to-be)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/aInhcuo2dAZBqY84OHkL6Kqr4a52-peg3pvz.jpeg)
Recognizing the influence of capitalism on your perceptions of value, worth, and success is an essential step in taking control of your own narrative.

### [267. Life’s Ultimate Hack is Embracing Your Inner Childlike Lunatic](https://hackernoon.com/lifes-ultimate-hack-is-embracing-your-inner-childlike-lunatic)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/wisdom-pillars-clbzahubw000201s6cuyohd4n.png)
Let's explore the scientific and psychological benefits of embracing our inner foolishness and why it's important to be a little bit silly every now and then.

### [268. Online Learning Hits All-Time High, Software Engineer Anton Novikau Brings His Expertise to Talaera](https://hackernoon.com/online-learning-hits-all-time-high-software-engineer-anton-novikau-brings-his-expertise-to-talaera)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/wu6tOrr4qtctlaPnTvTzOBlytk43-ly93h8b.jpeg)
The demand for and interest in the e-learning industry has hit an all-time high. 

### [269. You Don’t Need a 5AM Routine. You Need to Put Your Phone Down and Sleep.](https://hackernoon.com/you-dont-need-a-5am-routine-you-need-to-put-your-phone-down-and-sleep)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/2jqChkrv03exBUgkLrDzIbfM99q2-u102v6o.jpeg)
Your morning routine doesn’t matter if your night is a mess. Try these simple evening habits to set yourself up for a better tomorrow no ice baths required.

### [270. How Money Works: Value Created, Reach, and Personal Satisfaction](https://hackernoon.com/how-money-works-value-created-reach-and-personal-satisfaction)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/02BsxUM75AaopE700AOPDlh5b9P2-xp93hu9.jpeg)
Choosing a career path that will enable you financial solidity is important. Only if you are not struggling financially you will be able to flourish in life 

### [271. How to Maximize What You Love by Minimizing What You Hate](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-maximize-what-you-love-by-minimizing-what-you-hate-gt4833zp)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/NoGGwDyqCyZvG7v7d4GnssOATse2-fzj35wb.jpeg)
Last year I posted an article about how to find the things that you love. This year I collected more metrics and I learned how to make my day better.

### [272. Consistency as a Moat: How to Write More by Prioritizing your Weaknesses](https://hackernoon.com/consistency-as-a-moat-how-to-write-more-by-prioritizing-your-weaknesses-nm5p332a)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/YuHQ8Lhn2IT1way5nhFige44Oky1-vn1o2acc.jpeg)
The best way to optimise consistency is to prioritize the things which you're worse at, or where you can have improvement.

### [273. Shaping Tomorrow’s Product Teams: Noonies Nominee Timoté Geimer](https://hackernoon.com/shaping-tomorrows-product-teams-noonies-nominee-timote-geimer)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/MQjl01AntzRPglfcKZZt61Wdqzf1-9803798.jpeg)
Read the backstory behind Timoté Geimer's career and the growth of dualoop, a product management consulting firm.

### [274. How to Plan Like a Pro: Part 1 of 2](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-plan-like-a-pro-part-1-of-2-atbg35oe)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/mcEwEgkuWufGQEHJ5YmGuwQgcvi1-jn4w35ap.jpeg)
The first part of an educational blog covering general planning. This specifically focuses on the why's of planning.

### [275. Your Shape as a Developer Defines How You Work ](https://hackernoon.com/your-shape-as-a-developer-defines-how-you-work)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRxI3vZiX2Qj4CDJaY5YTK4h9DB3-ufa3vpb.jpeg)
Going all in on a specific technology or learning many at once, but not going deep enough?

### [276. Leaders Don’t Just Solve Problems; They Make Them Too](https://hackernoon.com/leaders-dont-just-solve-problems-they-make-them-too)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/Rb23uaREMkalhM7X3fdN0xnYgsT2-39a3590.jpeg)
One of the key things that makes leaders effective is the ability to orient themselves. Leaders make their own problems. This post shares how to do that.

### [277. How Writing Can Help Developers Succeed](https://hackernoon.com/how-writing-can-help-developers-succeed-vcv348d)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/7fldXljxqMejLdabGBDgg9i5tx23-bb1e33rn.jpeg)
Recently I was listening to Jason Fried in the chase Jaris podcast, for you who doesn’t know Json Fried he is the chief executive officer of Basecamp...

### [278. The Problems With Problem Solving: The Three Fallacies](https://hackernoon.com/the-problems-with-problem-solving-the-three-fallacies)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/wo54vA4dRXXTVVJQcL3vwFOoOn22-r3034pq.jpeg)
There is a fundamental conflation between what problem-solving means to different people. This can lead to challenges them most effectively.

### [279. How to Unleash the Hacker Spirit](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-unleash-the-hacker-spirit)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-positive-spirit-qo82x4du67sp7qlmfr39mfp9.png)
David Solé talks about how he changed his attitude to education. Solé says education is still in the early stages of its potential. 

### [280. Burnout - This is definitely NOT fine](https://hackernoon.com/burnout-this-is-definitely-not-fine)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/p4L57crmEaTy3DvDgkp2hgwJqci1-bu92ia4.jpeg)
Sometimes it is difficult for us to simply accept that we're experiencing burnout, so it is important to be informed and aware that it exists.

### [281. “When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself”. ― Earl Nightingale](https://hackernoon.com/when-you-judge-others-you-do-not-define-them-you-define-yourself-earl-nightingale-794731y5)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-2ef31y5.jpeg)
Think of the countless times you labeled someone at work as “lazy, boring, incompetent, stupid, irritating, biased, reckless, rude…”

### [282. How Saying the Word NO Can Change Your Business Forever](https://hackernoon.com/this-powerful-word-can-change-your-business-forever-9lg3uim)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F6sf04Z1456d3O4KyQuIUsYTqhw73-u0r3uw6.jpeg?alt=media&token=5a297073-f4cb-43fe-bfab-74334e725b6c)
When many keen entrepreneurs start out on the path to growing their business, they are often guilty of making one huge mistake more than any other. Unfortunately, because this error is so ingrained in our very being, it’s not something that we recognize straight away, which means it happens over and over again.

### [283. Spotting a Short-Sighted Developer in the Wild ](https://hackernoon.com/spotting-a-short-sighted-developer-in-the-wild)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/JuibfN6SAjPNqw6d8Y7rUhC5ij12-jc92kry.jpeg)
A list of clues for identifying the short-sighted developers. Programmer who think short-term and make mistakes in the early days of their career. Suffer later.

### [284. Internal Inspiration: The Counterforce to External Stimulation](https://hackernoon.com/internal-inspiration-the-counterforce-to-external-stimulation)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/KvjC63Rg1kUAfSuhsWDDOClv4we2-gf93rkz.jpeg)
Reflections on developing sustainable sources of inspiration for yourself and people around you.


### [285. Trust Your Gut—Because Sometimes Your Brain is Full of Sh*t](https://hackernoon.com/trust-your-gutbecause-sometimes-your-brain-is-full-of-sht-k8wtk0s)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/qkXA8MX2eJScMSRNgGr3WBlDxfN2-f6034at.jpeg)
Intuition isn’t some mystical force; it’s your brain processing an ungodly amount of information faster than you can say “spreadsheet.”

### [286. How I Hacked My Schedule for Self Improvement](https://hackernoon.com/how-i-hacked-my-schedule-for-self-improvement)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/pHQHbtgThhUkrohWQuWYt8jdknD2-fr1394o.jpeg)
 If you have ever read a self improvement article, a success story about starting a business, or an article about top reasons to be an entrepreneur, this may pr

### [287. Here's Why You Need Compelling Copy On Your 'About Me' Page](https://hackernoon.com/heres-why-you-need-compelling-copy-on-your-about-me-page-ko6l31t8)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/syFDT67eq1USNwazBZoPeeSZRE42-ly2h32iu.jpeg)
The ‘About Me’ section of your website, LinkedIn profile, or your social media accounts is the most important copy you’ll ever write. Here's how to write it!

### [288. The Art of Effective Communication: Building Strong Client Rapport](https://hackernoon.com/the-art-of-effective-communication-building-strong-client-rapport)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/xNUfF0pkaveqxdnTetM75ehbKXa2-kq93268.jpeg)
In this article, Vladyslav Kopanko, VP Delivery Account Management at Innovecs, describes how to build strong client rapport

### [289. Taking Personal Initiative](https://hackernoon.com/taking-personal-initiative)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-hob3ov5.gif.webp)
How To Take Personal Initiative

### [290. 'You are a Scientist in Your Own Lab': How to Set Your Goals](https://hackernoon.com/you-are-a-scientist-in-your-own-lab-how-to-set-your-goals-f07h3552)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-3hg35v8.jpeg)
Everyone likes to achieve success at work, but very few take the time to define what “success” means to them. 

### [291. "Worry Later. Try First," says Product Designer Agnieszka Zimolag](https://hackernoon.com/worry-later-try-first-says-product-designer-agnieszka-zimolag-m15d3tpf)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FHrzvBX6xNSVZBKImURJl23sRwcQ2-km4j3tme.jpeg?alt=media&token=185a751a-e663-4e53-81fd-cddbb3536817)
“In these unprecedented times…”  The Humans of Hacker Noon design unprecedented products, and contribute to the internet in unprecedented ways. One such human is Agnieszka Zimolag from the US - interviewed here following a 2020 Noonie Nomination for contributions to the subject of Product Design. 

### [292. My Dev Journey in 2024: A Year in Review](https://hackernoon.com/my-dev-journey-in-2024-a-year-in-review)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/eQHzh6rz7ETBHLjs0KzCl1Dooqp2-r6035oc.jpeg)
Dhanush N shares his annual retrospective themed ‘Dive Deep into Mastery,’ reflecting on personal growth and the journey of learning. 

### [293. 3 Things Coding And Prose Writing Have In Common According To Cory House](https://hackernoon.com/3-things-coding-and-prose-writing-have-in-common-according-to-cory-house-sts349a)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/MJpFVUEItkSdoh38rYo60VT7RfH3-4vu2996.jpeg)
Does your code read like a book?

### [294. How To Deal With A Micromanager The Right Way](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-deal-with-a-micromanager-the-right-way-p33m318x)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-gu931hx.jpeg)
Organisations spend a huge amount of time and resources to hire smart, talented and self-motivated individuals who show a strong passion and commitment towards their own growth and success of the organisation.

### [295. The Subtle Art of Influence](https://hackernoon.com/the-subtle-art-of-influence)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/illustrate-a-man-speaking-to-a-group-of-people-d1zo58tin4ai2pj67anbobcw.png)
Explore an intuitive experience-based article on the subtle art of influence. 

### [296. Raconteurism: An Invented Word and the Key to Fascinating ANYONE](https://hackernoon.com/raconteurism-an-invented-word-and-the-key-to-fascinating-anyone)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1nOf3C3xXvNO2p1OYW96H4Kbel33-0z13yub.jpeg)
If your objective is to become an interesting conversationalist tricks and techniques and will only get you so far. 

### [297. Why Developers Struggle With Launching Their Projects: Insights From My Personal Experience](https://hackernoon.com/why-developers-struggle-with-launching-their-projects-insights-from-my-personal-experience)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/dm2bCgaeP2Qw2TXrucEmkOU706F2-eli30r9.jpeg)
I want to talk about the fears that hinder developers and others from launching their projects. 

### [298. Focus on the Small Victories, Instead of Those Ambitious Goals](https://hackernoon.com/focus-on-the-small-victories-instead-of-those-ambitious-goals)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-o293rxo.jpeg)
Do you celebrate big victories, audacious goals, and major milestones? You must. We all do. But, what happens after a big goal is met? 

### [299. Driving Action Through the Power of 'Yet'](https://hackernoon.com/driving-action-through-the-power-of-yet)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-og93g3s.jpeg)
Saying “I can’t do” triggers a belief that she can never do it, it’s not within her reach. That makes her give up without trying hard enough. 

### [300. Defeating Imposter Syndrome: It's Time To Start Giving Yourself A Little More Credit](https://hackernoon.com/defeating-imposter-syndrome-its-time-to-start-giving-yourself-a-little-more-credit)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-cc93x9o.jpeg)
When the little voice shouts, “How did you get here?” that’s imposter syndrome. Assume the role. Become what you want to be. You deserve it.

### [301. Mastering Workplace Communication: 4 Body Language Mistakes and How to Fix Them](https://hackernoon.com/mastering-workplace-communication-4-body-language-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them-ys4w3540)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-shs32zi.jpeg)
We speak more through our bodies than our words. The posture we assume, expression on our face, hand gestures and our eye movement conveys far more than we would like to expose. 

### [302. What to Do When Your Design Work Stops Mattering: How to Adapt](https://hackernoon.com/what-to-do-when-your-design-work-stops-mattering-how-to-adapt)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/watercolor-design-i1ts67hgt3uogqmvkrzij1hv.png)
After 4 years as VALK's sole designer, a major pivot taught me what happens when the product you built quietly gets deprecated - and how to stay....

### [303. Are You Behind In Life?](https://hackernoon.com/are-you-behind-in-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/a-kite-getting-struck-by-lightning-ecb1kxkbz4jmexwfj3yc1m6t.png)
Every action is a vote for the type of person you want to be. Your mind doesn't distinguish between who you are and what you repeatedly do.

### [304. Every Genin needs a Jounin](https://hackernoon.com/every-genin-needs-a-jounin)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/TRitLpffkiUte8hEIiq0jTtuhmy2-2ph3psz.gif.webp)
The importance of finding a mentor suitable for your needs.

### [305. Striking the Right Balance Between Innovation and Maintenance](https://hackernoon.com/striking-the-right-balance-between-innovation-and-maintenance)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-q6a3vd7.jpeg)
Explore the intricate balance between innovation and maintenance in software development. Uncover strategies to ensure growth while maintaining product integrit

### [306. Building an Information Diet: Lessons From Sherlock Holmes](https://hackernoon.com/building-an-information-diet-lessons-from-sherlock-holmes)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5BdcHJ3Fi2NmcSa48w7b6N3OOEE2-l493vcz.jpeg)
Only a fool takes in all the content he come across: How Sherlock Holmes can help knowledge workers make their information intake intentional and productive.

### [307. Predictive Analytics and You: Stagnation by Design](https://hackernoon.com/algorithms-stagnation-by-design-esba30c0)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/drafts/89cp30k9.png)
This story begins and ends with algorithms, those series of functions so mathy and boring that rather than think about them at all, most of us would prefer listening to our nine-year-old nephew rattle off a list of his 255 most-favorite Pokemon, organized from most to least interesting.

### [308. Every Developer Should Learn to Give Up Sooner](https://hackernoon.com/every-developer-should-learn-to-give-up-sooner)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/akEBIg10DrPMiavDpnZxfHb098y2-qm832ni.jpeg)
Learn to navigate the quagmire of information overload, knowing when to dive into documentation and source code or when to bail on a search.

### [309. Overcoming Mental Habits that Stifle Aliveness](https://hackernoon.com/overcoming-mental-habits-that-stifle-aliveness)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-yh93xol.jpeg)
Complaining, keep resentment, and lack of curiosity kill our aliveness before we're even dead. It's important to learn how not to lead an unuccessful life too

### [310. The Significance of Self-Improvement for Developers: Crafting a Better You](https://hackernoon.com/the-significance-of-self-improvement-for-developers-crafting-a-better-you)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-9v93r2r.jpeg)
Discover how to master your craft with intentional learning, consistent practice, and unwavering self-belief. Take your professionalism seriously!

### [311. The “Now What?” Feeling After You Win Has a Fix](https://hackernoon.com/the-now-what-feeling-after-you-win-has-a-fix)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-c3839mv.png)
Learn why addition keeps you stuck, and how subtraction clears space for real peace.

### [312. The American Dream is Dead... and It's the Best Thing That Could Happen to You](https://hackernoon.com/the-american-dream-is-dead-and-its-the-best-thing-that-could-happen-to-you)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/the-american-dream-x4p50lxnsw0t34gwc40rpqzj.png)
Discover why the old American Dream is dead and how embracing the new entrepreneurial mindset can lead to success and personal freedom.

### [313. Breaking the Illusion of Competence:  The Dunning-Kruger Effect ](https://hackernoon.com/breaking-the-illusion-of-competence-the-dunning-kruger-effect)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-ex83xp0.jpeg)
Dunning-Kruger, Self Compassion, Second & Third Order Consequences

### [314. A Redefinition of Strength: Reframe Your Flaws as Your Superpowers](https://hackernoon.com/a-redefinition-of-strength-reframe-your-flaws-as-your-superpowers)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/aInhcuo2dAZBqY84OHkL6Kqr4a52-pz93paz.jpeg)
“Trying their best.” [...] Feeling like they aren’t living up to their potential, dreading the journey that the internet told them they are supposed to enjoy.

### [315. The Pros and Cons To Losing Yourself in a Problem](https://hackernoon.com/the-pros-and-cons-to-losing-yourself-in-a-problem-qk143tcl)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FIGXI0VtzPmVCh9D2pnvTqBtHrHJ3-ne272jdu.jpeg?alt=media&token=bdc2c22c-3d2f-4028-a31d-a82c2d95fbe3)
You find yourself fully committed to solving a problem, you think if I just do x then it's smooth sailings and it'll all be done. A couple hours pass and you've nailed x, but actually y and z seem pretty challenging, and now you have to fix x in order to make y and z as slick as possible. 

### [316. Why You’re Always Busy but Nothing Gets Done (and How to Fix It)](https://hackernoon.com/why-youre-always-busy-but-nothing-gets-done-and-how-to-fix-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/TmomnkEduPhXKVzMMPa8AQsBG4e2-fl03cfc.png)
Being busy is easy. Being effective takes discipline. Most developers don’t need more hours. They need more clarity, focus, and boundaries.

### [317. How to Waste $5000 on Personal Growth](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-waste-$5000-on-personal-growth)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1nOf3C3xXvNO2p1OYW96H4Kbel33-f2a3x67.jpeg)
I met the disciple of the "most hated man in the world." The story is illustrative of how (NOT) to spend money on personal development...

### [318. Get More Speaking Engagements By Building Your Personal Brand - Here's How](https://hackernoon.com/get-more-speaking-engagements-by-building-your-personal-brand-heres-how-ij1h3woo)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FOUA4GeRNR6gD2ecXneV9MUI3p742-3lt3u0e.jpeg?alt=media&token=0bc5a2dd-ace2-4024-8124-8f5139fe11b5)
This article is for all my friends and acquaintances, co-workers and aspiring product managers, mentees and anyone else who has ever asked me —

### [319. Meet the Writer: Hacker Noon's Contributor Rima, Writer-in-Progress](https://hackernoon.com/meet-the-writer-hacker-noons-contributor-rima-writer-in-progress)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-bqa3xxa.jpeg)
"I’m about living a meaningful life and I spend a lot of time thinking about it. I don’t drink, party, or do the usual 29-year-old things and I’m okay with it"

### [320. Conflict Management: How to Engage in Rethinking Cycle](https://hackernoon.com/conflict-management-how-to-engage-in-rethinking-cycle-t75o35zr)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-n0g3535.jpeg)
An argument with a coworker - conflict of opinion. Working on a project that doesn’t energize you - conflict of interest. Didn’t get the promotion - conflict of growth. Working super hard with no time for personal life - internal conflict. Saying yes to work that doesn’t align with your goals - conflict of priorities. Committed a mistake, but can’t come to terms with accepting responsibility - conflict of values. We don’t realize it, but most interactions at work lead to a major or minor conflict. 

### [321. Asynchronous Communications Can Help Reclaim Lost Time](https://hackernoon.com/asynchronous-communications-can-help-reclaim-lost-time-k11c3z8t)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FWR92p8UlFWeaDqRE8JbF7SnghoK2-t73e25gg.jpeg?alt=media&token=59adaa0b-8d50-4b2f-aed9-9185d9f9ba43)
Have you ever felt like having done nothing after a full day of work? Do you find yourself going away from the office so you can finally get things done? Good news: you’re not alone. Bad news: this may be linked to how you communicate at work!

### [322. The Psychology of Staying Put — And How to Branch Out of It](https://hackernoon.com/the-psychology-of-staying-put-and-how-to-branch-out-of-it)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-6h93st9.jpeg)
Growth is a terribly uncomfortable experience; it's the process of pushing yourself beyond where you've been before.

### [323. Talent Can Only Take You So Far: Lessons on Elite Performance](https://hackernoon.com/talent-can-only-take-you-so-far-lessons-on-elite-performance)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-id934us.jpeg)
Talent's Not Enough: Lessons on Elite Performance

### [324. Top 4 Soft Skills Every New Engineer Should Learn](https://hackernoon.com/top-4-soft-skills-every-new-engineer-should-learn)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/wER5DOaiyHQO9ahodLZ5vysnJpu1-z2a3q6c.jpeg)
Engineers must have a combination of both technical skills and soft skills. Here are the top 5 soft skills for engineers.

### [325. 3 Basic Tricks to Smash👊 Your Goals](https://hackernoon.com/3-basic-tricks-to-smash-your-goals-05133un7)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FMJpFVUEItkSdoh38rYo60VT7RfH3-zrq28cr.png?alt=media&token=8cb40922-4d65-4058-9a06-fbd27c8f4c04)
Do you feel unmotivated? Lethargic? Overwhelmed?

### [326. How I Started My Software Engineering Career (and Why)](https://hackernoon.com/how-i-started-my-software-engineering-career-and-why)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/jStFgqJ9QRdiGkR6khwJAgLD6Dl2-ec035w9.png)
It was a long chain of failed experiments, small wins, online communities, mentors, and a lot of curiosity. 

### [327. Developer Relations: To Be, Or Not To Be, A Personality?](https://hackernoon.com/developer-relations-to-be-or-not-to-be-a-personality)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/YmHydCcGCzQzUWBvxb6PtrLtiRg1-ll93xz5.jpeg)
Does it make sense to be a personality in DevRel, or to get in, education, get out?

### [328. Meet the Writer: Hacker Noon's Contributor Daine Mawer, Associate Director of FEE](https://hackernoon.com/meet-the-writer-hacker-noons-contributor-daine-mawer-associate-director-of-fee)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/OaKbDySLt9XUEwmFIQVq3BBEYot1-12a3p39.jpeg)
Hey! Im Daine! I live in Cape Town, South Africa and I’m the Associate Director for Front-end Engineering, EMEA at 10up

### [329. Overcoming Your Inner Critic](https://hackernoon.com/overcoming-your-inner-critic)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-2ca30cm.jpeg)
A summary of 3 research-backed ways to silence the voice and build resilience developed by Shirzad Chamine. Mindfulness, labelling, mental training and more 

### [330. Buying an iPhone Landed me my First Job as a Developer](https://hackernoon.com/buying-an-iphone-landed-me-my-first-job-as-a-developer)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/cpYIG0dDgbNBwSO0hIah1C8w3Sa2-3392d74.jpeg)
Buying an iphone gave me a great idea, that resulted in my first job as a develop, here's how!

### [331. Navigating FOMO as a Software Engineer: Embracing Growth and Balance ](https://hackernoon.com/navigating-fomo-as-a-software-engineer-embracing-growth-and-balance)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/i6hjslzIRdYmQax95k2k6db7wCH2-0vc3s2p.jpeg)
Unlocking Success in Tech: Navigating the FOMO Dilemma, Embracing Personal Growth and Striking a Harmonious Balance Amidst the Rapid Change

### [332. Empowering Your Career through Continuous Learning](https://hackernoon.com/empowering-your-career-through-continuous-learning)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-lp93rx2.jpeg)
Unlock your growth potential in tech by embracing continuous learning. Discover its importance, tips for success, and top resources to stay updated.

### [333. 13 Tips (I Try to Live by) for Hacking Life](https://hackernoon.com/13-tips-i-try-to-live-by-for-hacking-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-9993x59.gif.webp)
Thirteen ideas about life, work, success, self-esteem, wealth and relationships that I collected over the years

### [334. The Art of Embracing Change: Navigating Life's Transformative Journey](https://hackernoon.com/the-art-of-embracing-change-navigating-lifes-transformative-journey)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/LeP016fmxwfRymriE1R1Xqh22X13-0592nc8.jpeg)
Life is a flowing river of change, and embracing it is an art. Learn how to navigate unpredictability, learn from challenges and cultivate a growth mindset.

### [335. Navigating Toxicity in the Workplace](https://hackernoon.com/navigating-toxicity-in-the-workplace)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/BB2YpqrhQFNDkmPeyOAC2tyaYwt1-sp93pa4.jpeg)
Workplace toxicity can imply many different things to different people, much like the elusive chameleon of the working world.

### [336. How To Stop Endlessly Searching For Your Passion](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-stop-endlessly-searching-for-your-passion)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/NpclsXHLfPf1qjBCjmjlbDg2CFo1-8p93sv0.jpeg)
Without action, it's impossible to develop a real passion, since it's impossible to know whether you really enjoy the activity.

### [337. Before Taking a Payday Loan, Read this!](https://hackernoon.com/before-taking-a-payday-loan-read-this)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/da7H4NzOhAdhje46xkTgaLorF5m2-hd93ym7.jpeg)
What you need to know about payday loans. How it works and how to apply payday loan online

### [338. Hacking Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Career Success](https://hackernoon.com/hacking-emotional-intelligence-the-key-to-career-success-683a35t5)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/mRtmiu2SfNY3sGIulKnQU0BZTv23-ccc35un.jpeg)
A look at how emotional intelligence as a conscious practice can be the missing key to your success.

### [339. Why 100-hour Work Weeks and Constant Suffering Leads to Burnout](https://hackernoon.com/why-100-hour-work-weeks-and-constant-suffering-leads-to-burnout)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/2jqChkrv03exBUgkLrDzIbfM99q2-fk0223o.jpeg)
Stop cutting grass with scissors. This article exposes the "Skinny Brain Epidemic": why 100-hour work weeks and constant suffering leads to burnout.

### [340. Misguided Approaches to Battling Imposter Syndrome](https://hackernoon.com/misguided-approaches-to-battling-imposter-syndrome)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-9893ykj.jpeg)
Discover why quick fixes for imposter syndrome can be detrimental and learn how to address the root cause effectively.

### [341. Why Do We Believe the Things We Do and Do They Matter? - Thoughts on Beliefs](https://hackernoon.com/why-do-we-believe-the-things-we-do-and-do-they-matter-thoughts-on-beliefs)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-2w93xbx.jpeg)
Growing up, we absorb beliefs from our environment. But to live an examine life and understand why we believe the things we do, we need to self-reflect.

### [342. Shine at Work: 8 Tips to Get Noticed](https://hackernoon.com/shine-at-work-8-tips-to-get-noticed)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-w2037qf.jpeg)
What matters is how you operate, how you interact with others, or how you look beyond the outcomes to generate value.

### [343. 3 Things I Learned About People From Coaching ](https://hackernoon.com/3-things-i-learned-from-coaching-people)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-va831gg.jpeg)
The standards the current self-development industry puts on us are unrealistic and ignore the reality of being a human. Find out what problems most people share

### [344. This Is Dangerous Advice](https://hackernoon.com/this-is-dangerous-advice)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-t303jf9.png)
Most advice is someone else’s trauma in disguise. Don’t let fear-based rules become your limitations. Question the source. Rewrite the script.

### [345. Your Old Employer Might be Your Best Bet for a New Job ](https://hackernoon.com/your-old-employer-might-be-your-best-bet-for-a-new-job)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/VLxHvCQtyKcQRJ8iJBVZf7kjiC43-ev93ifm.jpeg)
The coworker that just left the company may be back, and they might return sooner than expected.

### [346. 10 Common Coding Mistakes Data Scientists Should Watch Out For](https://hackernoon.com/10-common-coding-mistakes-data-scientists-should-watch-out-for)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/5wpKgV75aONqkTJlafw2yQmK9yd2-x793pch.jpeg)
A look at common mistakes that data scientists make in the process of service delivery. 

### [347. Leadership Lessons by Disney Chairman Robert Iger](https://hackernoon.com/leadership-lessons-by-disney-chairman-robert-iger)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-xt03a6f.jpeg)
Robert Iger, now Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company is the former CEO of Disney. During his 15 years as CEO of Disney and as President of ABC Television prior to that, he led the company to amazing new heights. Under his leadership, Disney’s market capitalization increased from $48 billion to $257 billion. He oversaw the acquisition of Pixar in 2006, Marvel entertainment in 2009 and many more after that. He is the perfect exemplar of a leader who has proved himself over an extended period of time. 

### [348. A Fun Medley: Girlie Marketing, Sugar Demon, Society, Wisdom, Principles](https://hackernoon.com/a-fun-medley-girlie-marketing-sugar-demon-society-wisdom-principles)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-v28356f.jpeg)
A buffet of ideas and insights about girlie vernacular and societal issues.

### [349. Coding and Beyond: The Multifaceted Benefits of Writing for Developers](https://hackernoon.com/coding-and-beyond-the-multifaceted-benefits-of-writing-for-developers)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-lxa3v2w.jpeg)
Unlock the power of written communication for developers. Learn how writing clarifies thoughts, aids collaboration, and bridges engineering-business gaps.

### [350. What Do You Mean When You Say "Take Responsibility"](https://hackernoon.com/what-do-you-mean-when-you-say-take-responsibility)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-rsa3xau.jpeg)
The collective meaning of responsibility is that something is our fault, but I propose a dining instead: response-ability. It's a simple mindset shift

### [351. Anti-Knowledge Is Blocking Your Next Skill: Here's How](https://hackernoon.com/anti-knowledge-is-blocking-your-next-skill-heres-how)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/x21VprIQHYaYrJEbiyMkN7uuOTH2-cd83blt.webp)
Explore the concept of "Anti-Knowledge"—the deeply ingrained, suboptimal skills that prevent us from reaching peak performance.

### [352. Talking to Yourself Does NOT Mean You're "Crazy" (!); In Fact, It Can Be Very Helpful](https://hackernoon.com/talking-to-yourself-does-not-mean-youre-crazy-in-fact-it-can-be-very-helpful)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/talking-to-myself-cgk60350teum7pjdy16nppnu.png)
Insightful interview with HackerNoon contributor, Seif Sekalala. 

### [353. The Power of Obligation in the Age of AI](https://hackernoon.com/the-power-of-obligation-in-the-age-of-ai)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/oRrc1XjOivXThYbwovbyF9tZD5R2-41a3sqw.jpeg)
How does obligation help us stand our an preserve our humanity in a world increasingly dominated by AI?

### [354. Beat the Curse of Knowledge by Explaining "Why"](https://hackernoon.com/beat-the-curse-of-knowledge-by-explaining-why-9e103etd)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FfR2izltrVVWMhRpc4JzlO9Y0xOC3-8nai318x.jpeg?alt=media&token=032c4057-ac0f-43b4-9229-dfc05d06a162)
I once watched an intern deftly answer an offhand question faster and more thoroughly than a room full of big shots and tech veterans.

### [355. You’re Not Lazy! Well, Maybe You Are…](https://hackernoon.com/youre-not-lazy-well-maybe-you-are)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/euWMXnXwpkh9uFdWMAiq1tI3VOl2-3s13aez.jpeg)
If working on other projects is easier than creating your own personal project, I am telling you from experience that you are not lazy. 

### [356. The Noonification: The Illusion of Being Stuck (4/15/2024)](https://hackernoon.com/4-15-2024-noonification)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/noonification_510_qilhq9a8lqoexp3cp5bg33wt.png)
4/15/2024: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!

### [357. The Quick Guide To Thinking Scientifically About Your Acne](https://hackernoon.com/the-quick-guide-to-thinking-scientifically-about-your-acne-tvm3w0v)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FJ3izhlzSjLdPSkOBMvE0KAVPMxf2-cc6v3ead.jpeg?alt=media&token=32b0d85a-26a6-4728-84bf-78bd55970ac1)
"For every complex problem, there's a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong." - H.L. Mencken

### [358. How to Reclaim Your Brain from Digital Manipulation and Mind Control](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-reclaim-your-brain-from-digital-manipulation-and-mind-control)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/V20wo0Dw6tV98IMeO2IiKuDJR8z2-op832gj.jpeg)
Feeling mentally overwhelmed by social media and digital overload? Learn how to reclaim control of your mind with effective brain hacks

### [359. How to Give and Take Advice (And Who to Take It From)](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-give-and-take-advice-and-who-to-take-it-from)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-008311x.jpeg)
Does taking advice from people more successful than you make sense? Who to ask advice from and how to ask it in a way that works.

### [360. The Problem with The Waterfall Model of Personal Development](https://hackernoon.com/the-problem-with-the-waterfall-model-of-personal-development-pzz37nh)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/mhvkk6KUEVTNeqCUtnp7I3aXzsC2-be1h35z3.jpeg)
One of the ideas that I find to be flawed is the necessity of taking time to work on yourself before getting into relationships with others.

### [361. Self Awareness: The Key to Mental Health and Workplace Success](https://hackernoon.com/self-awareness-the-key-to-mental-health-and-workplace-success-qg3s31eb)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/YpBWRo4XdNRvO7UIe8x9eqBpIXQ2-ubg31jt.jpeg)
Self awareness may be the new key to both workplace success and mental health. Here's how self awareness training can improve productivity, empathy, diversity.

### [362. Beware of These 3 Mental Pitfalls](https://hackernoon.com/beware-of-these-3-mental-pitfalls)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-lma3x7l.jpeg)
Learn to improve your relationship with time, money & emotions for a fuller life.

### [363. Undoing the Knots of Mind — One Habit at a Time](https://hackernoon.com/undoing-the-knots-of-mind-one-habit-at-a-time)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/nNEpH5xRuAgr36SDH28l5pEiw4f2-9xa3n7e.jpeg)
When it comes to coping with the intricate labyrinth of the mind, mental health often seems like a cryptic crossword puzzle.

### [364. The HackerNoon Newsletter: How to Stay Hungry Without Staying Empty (3/2/2026)](https://hackernoon.com/3-2-2026-newsletter)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/hackernoon_newsletter_845_kxuva6e60harmjkhtb4dxgwo.png)
3/2/2026: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!

### [365. "It's What You're Thinking. It's Not What You Have," — Focus.ceo Founder on Courage & Resilience](https://hackernoon.com/its-what-youre-thinking-its-not-what-you-have-focusceo-founder-on-courage-and-resilience)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-hia3r3h.jpeg)
What if that one thing we sometimes take for granted is exactly what we need to focus on even more?

### [366. Live Out Any Fantasy - No VR Needed: 24 Lucid Dreaming Lifehacks](https://hackernoon.com/live-out-any-fantasy-no-vr-needed-24-lucid-dreaming-lifehacks)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1nOf3C3xXvNO2p1OYW96H4Kbel33-cr0308k.jpeg)
Lucid Dreaming is my coolest lifehack. 
It takes what is usually unproductive, forgetful time and turns it into world-class, entertaining adventures 

### [367. Boost Your Influence: 9 Effective Ways to Inspire Others Regardless of Your Authority](https://hackernoon.com/boost-your-influence-9-effective-ways-to-inspire-others-regardless-of-your-authority)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/LReSto7sYTObhzif8NalL6o7YGj2-v493bao.jpeg)
"The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority." - Kenneth H.  Blanchard

### [368. Build Lasting Confidence by Bridging the 'Confidence Gap'](https://hackernoon.com/build-lasting-confidence-by-bridging-the-confidence-gap)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-zn93p24.jpeg)


### [369. The Road to Senior Engineer: Management Is Not Just for Managers ](https://hackernoon.com/the-road-to-senior-engineer-management-is-not-just-for-managers)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/QtWYehtiYAVkFTraTIY2CTYxWJ62-pma3p28.jpeg)
As programmers, there are numerous things we must manage each day in addition to code. The best programmers I know don’t just do a good job of writing code, the

### [370. You Are the Cure to Imposter Syndrome in Data Science](https://hackernoon.com/you-are-the-cure-to-imposter-syndrome-in-data-science-lq593100)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/gCtLhsEBcmgV2UNKLHOcojMkXP03-7s1n3ede.jpeg)
Imposter syndrome is a common experience for data scientists. But there are ways to tackle it and succeed despite it.

### [371. I Grow My Money Using 5 Personal Finance Principles](https://hackernoon.com/i-grow-my-money-using-5-personal-finance-principles)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/9FoqLXBqkFSxBjQvbeLToKfU4GA2-cq933sd.webp)
How to take charge of your money like a pro


### [372. The Place of Emotional Intelligence in the World of Developers](https://hackernoon.com/the-place-of-emotional-intelligence-in-the-world-of-developers)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-1s93s1n.jpeg)
Explore the pivotal role of Emotional Intelligence in a developer's career. Discover why EI matters in tech, how to nurture it, and common EI pitfalls to avoid.

### [373. Hacking Confidence in Leadership Positions ](https://hackernoon.com/hacking-confidence-in-leadership-positions)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/NRX4BHT9BAfYBVW4knESof4bm593-mra3unc.jpeg)
Make outcomes clear and actionable by reporting on them properly. Learn to inspire confidence in others, and make your team more outcome focused.

### [374. My Dear Daughter: Ensure Your Freedom with Your “F*ck Off” Fund](https://hackernoon.com/my-dear-daughter-ensure-your-freedom-with-your-fck-off-fund-5n6t33rd)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/h5C8TqlBPZgAJEaRCkDduZqoVSp1-zt2l33nx.jpeg)
Money does not bring happiness. Money buys freedom. Freedom to take a leave when you feel burned out. Freedom to leave a country. Freedom to own a house.

### [375. Is Perfection An Unreasonable Benchmark?](https://hackernoon.com/is-perfection-an-unreasonable-benchmark-b3k312k)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/kz6r32pf.jpg)
Before I started turning this question over in my mind, I decided to do something I used to do while preparing for debates when I was in school: I Googled the exact meaning of the word.

### [376. Reflecting On My Time Mentoring](https://hackernoon.com/reflecting-on-my-time-mentoring)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/ZzIywxH9q4XRaclAvr2iax4otYn2-zr93tcl.jpeg)
My thoughts on mentoring

### [377. Spring Cleaning Your Career: 3 Tips for Boosting Your Professional Life](https://hackernoon.com/spring-cleaning-your-career-3-tips-for-boosting-your-professional-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/UmuGtOr8qzQxgGH98LFnYdrJUpi1-35a3po6.jpeg)
Striving to boost your career? Consider these spring cleaning tips to improve productivity and reach new professional heights

### [378. The Noonification: Motivation Doesnt Last: Heres Why (3/28/2024)](https://hackernoon.com/3-28-2024-noonification)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/noonification_6_xqjure4l8hmo0zemcrnumt34.png)
3/28/2024: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!

### [379. Dare To Be Yourself: My (Engineering) Career Path](https://hackernoon.com/dare-to-be-yourself-my-engineering-career-path)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/dieIKS1smgR3vhCfmUenCSgojq23-lc83fep.jpeg)
How I kept going through different job positions and enjoyed it along the way.

### [380. A Framework That Will Help You Solve Your Problems The Right Way](https://hackernoon.com/a-framework-that-will-help-you-solve-your-problems-the-right-way)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-j093xbq.jpeg)
Problems are created by how we contextualize them (mindset) and language (how we speak about them). I offer a reframe to change your relationship to problems

### [381. The Importance of Networking for Landing Remote Jobs](https://hackernoon.com/the-importance-of-networking-for-landing-remote-jobs-np1t3wr1)
![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523908511403-7fc7b25592f4?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=80&fm=jpg&crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&w=1080&fit=max&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEwMDk2Mn0)
Networking: whether the prospect fills you with dread or excitement — this article is for you. Nothing maximizes your chances of finding awesome and inspiring opportunities as much as connecting with other people — as long as you approach it in the right way. And it might just be easier than you think.    

### [382. Mastering Delegation: The Art of Embracing Release](https://hackernoon.com/mastering-delegation-the-art-of-embracing-release)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/Xu9tkHTPcOTKUoFjEQvXyBs5jSx1-ddd3pwl.jpeg)
Mastering Delegation: The art of embracing release

### [383. Explore How to Harness Delayed Gratification For a Mountain of Success ](https://hackernoon.com/explore-how-to-harness-delayed-gratification-for-a-mountain-of-success)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/M6G22rxQzLTqx37eMqcSVG1Ybvj2-0693vsg.jpeg)
These are all qualities you would expect from a successful person, and they are. 

### [384. Here's What It Takes to Become a LinkedIn Influencer in 2022](https://hackernoon.com/heres-what-it-takes-to-become-a-linkedin-influencer-in-2022)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/Up825JZF5yROkBJQEVNelNrvnOn1-uv93idl.jpeg)
Being a public figure on LinkedIn increases the engagement on your LinkedIn posts and engages a more relevant audience for you to network with.

### [385. The Remembering Self and the Experiencing Self: A Paradox to Happiness Hackers](https://hackernoon.com/the-remembering-self-and-the-experiencing-self-a-paradox-to-happiness-hackers-o4af9wp)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/1nOf3C3xXvNO2p1OYW96H4Kbel33-zl030hm.png)
Dr. Daniel Kahneman, Inventor of Behavioral Economics, explains how our happiness is determined and sometimes distorted by what he describes as our two selves.

### [386. Refining the Art of Delegation](https://hackernoon.com/honing-the-art-of-delegation)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-qt93ujg.jpeg)
Learn to master delegation as a growing developer. Embrace trust, avoid micromanagement, and unleash team potential. Transform from coder to leader.

### [387. Developing Likeability: A Guide to Winning Hearts and Building Connections](https://hackernoon.com/developing-likeability-a-guide-to-winning-hearts-and-building-connections)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-r2a3xof.jpeg)
Likeability is not innate, but a skillset that can be developed. Become a better listener, be genuine, open develop emotional intelligence and you're there!

### [388. The Power of After Action Reports: Your Ultimate Learning Tool](https://hackernoon.com/the-power-of-after-action-reports-your-ultimate-learning-tool)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-lq93sxk.jpeg)
Explore After Action Reports (AARs): an essential tool for growth. Learn how to analyze successes and failures, drive improvement, and boost success

### [389. Asking for Help the Right Way](https://hackernoon.com/asking-for-help-the-right-way-d47n35ef)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-7ae33dl.jpeg)
When we were small, we asked for help all the time. Dependent on our parents, friends, teachers and siblings to help us navigate the complexities of life, asking for help seemed like the most natural thing to do. As a child, I don’t remember dealing with any painful emotion while asking for help, worrying about what it would do to my self-esteem or the damaging effect on the image I have built for myself. I was happy to learn from everyone around me, knowing I could rely on people to give me useful advice when I needed one. Indeed, the best feeling in the world.

### [390. How Writing Enhances Software Developers' Skills and Knowledge](https://hackernoon.com/how-writing-enhances-software-developers-skills-and-knowledge)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-cj93udi.jpeg)
Unlock the power of written communication for developers. Learn how writing clarifies thoughts, aids collaboration, bridges gaps, and inspires communities.

### [391. 7 Ways to Save Cash in Your Daily Budget](https://hackernoon.com/7-ways-to-save-cash-in-your-daily-budget-oj103uxu)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2F2kbHDyfrXuMwhFaTvMTqGWXsSM02-eyc3uw2.jpeg?alt=media&token=214f3f47-68c4-4f43-a99f-299449e2c10a)
Saving money and running a sensible budget has long been important to most people. However, as additional challenges and pressures develop throughout this year, this is becoming more critical than ever for more people. Saving money on a large scale is not always easy, however, there are many small steps you can take to save cash as part of your daily life.

### [392. The #1 Reason You Can't Learn From Your Mistakes](https://hackernoon.com/the-1-reason-you-cant-learn-from-your-mistakes)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-kb93w1f.jpeg)
Discover the #1 reason you can't learn from your mistakes; according to psychologists, it distorts our memory far more than we realize.

### [393. How to Navigate Your Wanting Mind and Cultivate Satisfaction](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-navigate-your-wanting-mind-and-cultivate-satisfaction)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/UI2RurIM0maBpdEcxJf715APdG43-lg83z0p.jpeg)
I remember Christmas Eve as a child. I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep. I wanted to be awake every second until the morning came.

### [394. Not Taking the Same Route as Everyone Else: F*** It, Do It For Yourself](https://hackernoon.com/not-taking-the-same-route-as-everyone-else-f-it-do-it-for-yourself)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-v693t50.jpeg)
By waiting for success to come in a field or job you don't truly love, you're wasting precious time dedicated to pursuing the real diamond.

### [395. Values: What They Are and Why They Are Important ](https://hackernoon.com/values-what-they-are-and-why-they-are-important)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/eQHzh6rz7ETBHLjs0KzCl1Dooqp2-fx93p4i.jpeg)
Dr. John Demartini | The Implications of Knowing and Living Your Values

### [396. From Corporate America to Creative Chaos: A Multipotentialite's Journey](https://hackernoon.com/from-corporate-america-to-creative-chaos-a-multipotentialites-journey)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sWKQfNxmQ3gv7ZyDsNIoBLSLRs22-a4d3nrh.jpeg)
We delve into the Joel's journey, a multipotentialite, who shares their personal experience of working in corporate America, struggling to find a specific focus

### [397. 8 Steps to Build Your Technical Staff's People Skills to Avoid Cyberattacks](https://hackernoon.com/8-steps-to-build-your-technical-staffs-people-skills-to-avoid-cyberattacks-604t35n0)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/G16QQqYRKZZIrO6a2AiS6Ywzv4z1-u3i33d8.jpeg)
As an industry, we need to work together more effectively, communicate clearly, and solve problems with less conflict. In short, we need stronger people skills.

### [398. Stop Pretending You Know Everything](https://hackernoon.com/stop-pretending-you-know-everything)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-jq0392y.png)
Admitting “I don’t know” builds trust, speeds up learning, and signals strength—not weakness—in leadership and life.

### [399. The HackerNoon Newsletter: I’m 37, Emotionally Immature, and the Road Didn’t Fix It (12/13/2024)](https://hackernoon.com/12-13-2024-newsletter)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/hackernoon_newsletter_818_znsgjefmxe5tvs5aaoise94o.png)
12/13/2024: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!

### [400. I Spent a Month Writing in Public: Here's What the Numbers Show](https://hackernoon.com/i-spent-a-month-writing-in-public-heres-what-the-numbers-show)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/jeG6RZXpcaXT4TKmEJFl9GdRVx03-eb038qz.png)
I committed to publishing one article weekly. The hardest part wasn't the writing, but the engagement. Here's what the numbers revealed.

### [401. When an Employee's Pet Passes, Give Them Time and Space to Grieve](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-do-better-next-time-when-your-colleagues-cat-passes-56bn31cq)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/NpclsXHLfPf1qjBCjmjlbDg2CFo1-s482rex.jpeg)
People who know my co-founder (and wife) Rena and me or who follow our cats and dogs on Instagram know we have a Gaffigan-esque number of four-legged family members.

### [402. How a Book Rewrote the Script of My Life](https://hackernoon.com/how-a-book-rewrote-the-script-of-my-life)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/A7coZ0uhYMgPNXXtkg7aiDfCsxT2-dr830sc.jpeg)
Ultralearning is a strategy for aggressive, self-directed learning. It's a strategy—meaning a choice about how to pursue learning to get results

### [403. The 6 Life-Changing Lessons I've Learned Living in 3 Countries](https://hackernoon.com/the-6-life-changing-lessons-ive-learned-living-in-3-countries)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/JnwMdaVZrzSOfLb9FHlT2x1vsd62-sx932bh.jpeg)
It has been almost a decade since I left home in Poland and moved to Vienna, Austria. My journey had many up and downs so I decided to write down those lessons.

### [404. Navigating the Unknown: What Happens After You Hit 'Enter'](https://hackernoon.com/navigating-the-unknown-what-happens-after-you-hit-enter)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-7593vy9.jpeg)
Explore the depth behind pressing 'Enter' in the URL bar, understanding the technical gaps in developers' knowledge, and the importance of a holistic tech persp

### [405. Uncovering the Dark Underbelly of ‘Hustle Culture’](https://hackernoon.com/uncovering-the-dark-underbelly-of-hustle-culture)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-5y93uol.jpeg)
The Dark Side of ‘Hustle Culture’

### [406. Inside the Mind of a Project Manager](https://hackernoon.com/inside-the-mind-of-a-project-manager)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/TAcCKU24TqNqpYfO6fsbznnOcgj2-zf93wuu.png)
Here's how I have successfully managed hundreds of projects— software apps, simulations, board games, toys, books, video production, and more over 30 years.

### [407. Bridging the Gap: How Senior Developers Can Pass Down Their Knowledge and Wisdom](https://hackernoon.com/bridging-the-gap-how-senior-developers-can-pass-down-their-knowledge-and-wisdom)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/rTGkuSmEEIdJxS4Bj7H8MUxQhOg2-dkb3vhk.jpeg)
Explore the role of senior developers in bridging knowledge gaps. Uncover strategies to combat knowledge silos, foster collaboration, and drive team growth.

### [408. Embracing Self-Love, Defying Fear, and Breaking Through Limitations](https://hackernoon.com/embracing-self-love-defying-fear-and-breaking-through-limitations)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-fl93xjf.jpeg)
Theory, tips and practical exercises on how to increase self-love, overcome fear and limiting beliefs, move forward and stop feeling stuck

### [409. Get Beyond Small Talk To Forming Meaningful Connections At Work](https://hackernoon.com/get-beyond-small-talk-to-forming-meaningful-connections-at-work-8r933i1)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-due32os.jpeg)
Striking up a conversation at work can be intimidating. We avoid eye contact, turn our heads away and pretend to be busy on our phones all in an attempt to save ourselves from the awkward moment of meeting someone and not sure what to say. 

### [410. Handling Life's Challenges with the Stockdale Paradox](https://hackernoon.com/handling-lifes-challenges-with-the-stockdale-paradox)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/stockdale-paradox-cvkg9zh7rxi221smnwv00v3h.png)
Handle Life's Challenges with the Stockdale Paradox.

### [411. Working With a Dominant Personality: I Didn’t Quit and You Shouldn’t Too](https://hackernoon.com/working-with-a-dominant-personality-i-didnt-quit-and-you-shouldnt-too)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-db93hms.jpeg)
It was a Friday morning, and I was quite enthusiastic about the opportunity to present my ideas in front of a large group of people. 

### [412. Is Perfection An Unreasonable Benchmark?](https://hackernoon.com/is-perfection-a-stupid-benchmark-6sr329r)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/drafts/kz6r32pf.png)
Before I started turning this question over in my mind, I decided to do something I used to do while preparing for debates when I was in school: I Googled the exact meaning of the word.

### [413. What Is The Unreasonable Ask?](https://hackernoon.com/what-is-the-unreasonable-ask)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-9s83arn.png)
The ask changes you more than the answer does.

### [414. Challenging the Status Quo: Why The Best Team Always Wins](https://hackernoon.com/challenging-the-status-quo-how-the-best-team-always-wins)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-gh93r0n.jpeg)
Challenging the Status Quo: How the Best Team Always Wins

### [415. Will 2020 Be The Year You Finally Quit Your Job?](https://hackernoon.com/2020-is-finally-the-year-i-quit-my-job-bqp32km)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/drafts/sf9e32a1.png)
Every year, every month, every day — I kept telling myself that I will, one day, follow my dreams.  This is the story of how I finally took action and quit my job.

My job was just another regular corporate job at a decent company. However, I always felt that there was so much more I could do. The daily commutes, the pointless meetings, the high pressure projects drained my energy, my soul, my body and mostly, my mind. In addition to this, over the course of the last few years, I dealt with bullying, dealt with aggressive co-workers, with unrealistic deadlines, under-appreciation of hard work. I overcame each challenge and towards the end of 2019, I started seriously contemplating how I was living life.

### [416. Accelerating Progress with Feedback-Driven Learning ](https://hackernoon.com/accelerating-progress-with-feedback-driven-learning)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/KzybRpqcEafILMnZFgYdd2xdWRa2-foc35aq.jpeg)
The theory-practice gap. Uncover the impact of instant feedback and innovative methodologies on achieving mastery

### [417. I've Been Playing Bass Since I Was 15 And That Made Me A Better Team Lead](https://hackernoon.com/ive-been-playing-bass-since-i-was-15-and-that-made-me-a-better-team-lead-7q2n3wyz)
![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/hackernoon-app.appspot.com/o/images%2FwLjbgiwiwOc8oFLBoi8cv0sUgSc2-f5t3uqm.gif?alt=media&token=b9c5af8a-ec5c-46c4-a5b9-beedd2c541d8)
I’ve been playing bass since I was 15. I play other instruments as well, but I have always been primarily a bass player.

### [418. Design: When Does It Stop Being Enough?](https://hackernoon.com/design-when-does-it-stop-being-enough)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/beautiful-painting-v3y8b66hqcuhgj292x189dix.png)
After 5 years as VALK's sole designer, I realized I want to build, not just design. On the gap between what I designed and what shipped.

### [419. How to Navigate Neurodivergence in the Professional World](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-navigate-neurodivergence-in-the-professional-world)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/UI2RurIM0maBpdEcxJf715APdG43-nm93257.jpeg)
I have a soft spot for all those professionals out there who feel they don’t fit the mold. Queer, neurodivergent or unique in some other way.

### [420. "I Don't Deserve to Be Here" - How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome](https://hackernoon.com/i-dont-deserve-to-be-here-how-i-overcame-imposter-syndrome)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/iskXgZ0qZ9QhlTJEOiMpNTbYUhc2-i5b3uvk.jpeg)
Feeling like a fraud at work? You're not alone. Imposter syndrome is incredibly common among high achievers. Learn what it is and how to overcome it.

### [421. How To Find Work-Life Balance](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-work-life-balance-9a1734is)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/6aqvE9BUBZWe8iOoQIq5MuJze9P2-kbb32lf.jpeg)
Work-life balance is always a struggle at every stage of our life. How to make work-life balance work? By understanding that it isn't a state, but a journey. 

### [422. Optimizing Performance: Three Essential Factors to Keep in Mind](https://hackernoon.com/optimizing-performance-three-essential-factors-to-keep-in-mind)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-k293xml.jpeg)
Our performance and goals suffer if we base them on our feelings about it, don't have both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and don't know our values

### [423. The HackerNoon Newsletter: Youre Overthinking It (1/15/2025)](https://hackernoon.com/1-15-2025-newsletter)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/hackernoon_newsletter_905_o5r5pvc1pkqbgv6ucw13a9pr.png)
1/15/2025: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!

### [424. The AI Gatekeeper Problem: Why Your Reputation Needs to Exist in 2025](https://hackernoon.com/the-ai-gatekeeper-problem-why-your-reputation-needs-to-exist-in-2025)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/uE7NAZZAzWVy5FwGWO4z4yWia4t1-6q13d8o.jpeg)
AI decides who gets meetings before humans read emails. An Emmy-winner's digital reputation is dead. Yours might be too. What's changing in professional access.

### [425. On Regret Minimization, Uncomfortable Truths, and Embracing Failure](https://hackernoon.com/on-regret-minimization-uncomfortable-truths-and-embracing-failure)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/sRDNsyX0c4TCCEJoPDTSzoNbnUD3-6w83wkc.jpeg)
Exploring life's pivotal frameworks: Regret Minimization, Uncomfortable Truths, and Embracing Failure for personal growth and leadership success.

### [426. The Smartest Person in the Room Myth](https://hackernoon.com/the-smartest-person-in-the-room-myth)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/ZVGZD9vCBTgsVGCx1hbvQ09lFVp1-cp23bdw.jpeg)
Many professionals chase the idea of being “the smartest person in the room,” believing it’s the key to success. 

### [427. How Russell Brunson’s ‘Secrets of Success’ Movement Is Redefining Personal Motivation](https://hackernoon.com/how-russell-brunsons-secrets-of-success-movement-is-redefining-personal-motivation)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/InxBRjRIs6M1kdhuWcyNHiiUrxm1-74038a7.png)
Russell Brunson’s Secrets of Success revives timeless self-help wisdom to inspire entrepreneurs through rare books, mindset tools, and community support.

### [428. Embracing Healing - Breaking Free from the Past and Moving Forward ](https://hackernoon.com/embracing-healing-breaking-free-from-the-past-and-moving-forward)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-ld93xiv.jpeg)
The tools and tips I found helpful in healing and overcoming my past. Acknowledge your past, identify patterns, re-parent yourself and seek professional help

### [429. A Birthday Letter From a Man Who’s Seen It All](https://hackernoon.com/a-birthday-letter-from-a-man-whos-seen-it-all)
![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/l9CvmWIChROxVjowyW2j4VzGEW32-ho93xy5.jpeg)
A birthday letter from a wise ex-corporate marketing executive friend. He advised me to befriend and train the mind.

### [430. How Technology Is Slowly Changing Our Relationships](https://hackernoon.com/how-technology-is-slowly-changing-our-relationships-u1z3ul9)
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Technology is rapidly becoming an exceedingly vital part of our daily lives. Today, it has totally taken over our lives, we use it for every little thing, and it has without any doubts forever changed the way in which we keep in touch with the rest of the world.

### [431. A PSA On Being the Average Of The 5 People You Spend The Most Time With](https://hackernoon.com/a-psa-on-being-the-average-of-the-5-people-you-spend-the-most-time-with-6w3w3ukq)
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I am pretty sure you’ve heard the saying that you are the average of the 5 people surrounding you, right? I have something to tell you that it is terrifying: It is bullshit, because it's worse.

### [432. Tips to Consider for First Time Conference Speakers](https://hackernoon.com/tips-for-first-time-conference-speakers-791l3z73)
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I’m by no means an expert and would say I’m only really at the start of my “career” as a regular conference speaker. I’ve spoken at a handful of big events, including Dot York last October and The Lead Developer London in June 2019.

### [433. The Noonification: Personal Development is a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry (7/17/2023)](https://hackernoon.com/7-17-2023-noonification)
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7/17/2023: Top 5 stories on the Hackernoon homepage!

### [434. Darn, Must I Learn 'X' to Get a Job as a Developer?](https://hackernoon.com/darn-must-i-learn-x-to-get-a-job-as-a-developer)
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A developer's life is a never-ending saga of learning new things. It's like you're playing Diablo where every new Jira ticket can feel like the next mini-boss.

### [435. My Year In Review – 2020 Edition](https://hackernoon.com/my-year-in-review-2020-edition-ncs3449)
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A look back over 2020 as an annual review to better look forward to 2021 by Mr Ashley Ball.

### [436. Follow the Leverage](https://hackernoon.com/follow-the-leverage-sj153te1)
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Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.

### [437. The HackerNoon Newsletter: Keeping Up with the Upwork Civil War on Reddit (2/12/2026)](https://hackernoon.com/2-12-2026-newsletter)
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2/12/2026: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!

### [438. Traps Us Humans Fall Into](https://hackernoon.com/traps-us-humans-fall-into)
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Traps we fall into create suffering and distract us from the beauty of life. What the traps are and how to escape them

### [439. Think Sharper. Decide Faster. Stress Less.](https://hackernoon.com/think-sharper-decide-faster-stress-less)
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Simple tools from Charlie Munger to help you think smarter and work better.

### [440. The Noonification: Lessons on Human Connection from the Hedgehogs Dilemma  (9/14/2023)](https://hackernoon.com/9-14-2023-noonification)
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9/14/2023: Top 5 stories on the Hackernoon homepage!

### [441. Adrian H. Raudaschl is Ready to Live Somewhere Other Than Earth ](https://hackernoon.com/adrian-h-raudaschl-is-ready-to-live-somewhere-other-than-earth-205z3twq)
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Adrian H. Raudaschl from the United Kingdom is a 5x Noonie Nominee who, right now, is most excited about the prospect of "Living on worlds other than Earth." We feel that vibe. Read more of Adrian's insights in the 10-question interview below. 

### [442. Programmer or Poet: A Tale of Two Daddies](https://hackernoon.com/programmer-or-poet-a-tale-of-two-daddies)
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Most people are not fortunate enough to have a good father, while some are lucky to have one. In my case, I am doubly fortunate as I have two fathers.

### [443. Logical Empathy: Lessons I Learned in Tech and How to Foster It](https://hackernoon.com/logical-empathy-lessons-i-learned-in-tech-and-how-to-foster-it)
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A discussion of logical versus emotional empathy specifically for technology professionals.

### [444. Finding Meaning in Loss: A Journey of Grief, Reflection, and Embracing Life's Fragility](https://hackernoon.com/finding-meaning-in-loss-a-journey-of-grief-reflection-and-embracing-lifes-fragility)
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The surprising perspective I gained from witnessing death

### [445. Be Dangerous! For The Dreamers of the Day are Dangerous Men](https://hackernoon.com/be-dangerous-for-the-dreamers-of-the-day-are-dangerous-men-7z213es4)
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In Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction novel Dune, we follow the story of the fall and rise of the aristocratic Atreides family circa 22,000 CE. The principal character, the marquee of the family, Paul Atreides, goes on a unique hero’s journey of guerilla warfare and political maneuvering, with both cosmological and philosophical repercussions. Without giving too much away, a central plot in the novel is Paul discovering his own telos, “the full potential or inherent purpose” of himself, within his mind and his broader destiny. This mystery surrounding Paul’s purpose creates an underground current through most of the novel. And when the current bursts to the surface, the reader is only left to pondering a hypothetical divine mystery. Is the reader witnessing a transfiguration (see Mark 9:1–10) or a revelation (See Revelation 21:1), as this archetypical desert warlord develops into an enlightened desert mystic? Is Paul a mix tape of Moses meets T. E. Lawrence? Or is he experiencing the slow mental descent of an asylum-bound messiah?