Let's learn about Self Improvement via these 500 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology."There's no genre more discredited than self-help. It's become synonymous with sentimentality, idiocy and hucksterism. This verdict is not unfair. The book covers are frequently garish; the promises overblown. But to dismiss the idea that underpins self-help—that one might at points stand in urgent need of solace and education—seems an austerely perverse prejudice." — Alain de Botton1. Best Programming Languages to Start Freelancing Programming has been one of the most in-demand and highly-paid skills for the last two decades, and the demand is only increasing. In addition to this demand and popularity in the market, working as a developer also provides a lot of flexibility. You can work from wherever you want and contribute to projects all around the world. All of these reasons make software development highly compatible with the freelancing lifestyle.2. Present Your Way to Success: Key Tips for Landing a Product Design JobEvery design job interview I’ve ever done or given has had one thing in common, and that’s the portfolio presentation.3. How to Create a Habit Tracker in NotionWhy Even Track Your Habits?4. How I Use Notion to Manage My RelationshipA list of reasons why you should try documenting your relationship on Notion5. Parenting Skills That Shape Effective Business LeadershipAs a parent, I've found that these seven parenting skills have helped me become a better business leader in my everyday life.6. 5-Hour Rule: Why you Should Spend Time LearningMichael Simmons wrote a great article about the importance of intellectual capital. We fully agree on his opinion and added our comments to the original article related to the blockchain space.7. Transitioning to Product Management: Resume Writing Tips for NovicesUseful tips on how to write your resume if you are looking for a product manager job.8. How Communication Skills Help Software Engineers SucceedIn reality, software engineers are not necessarily the worst communicators. However, there are a number of reasons why this bias toward engineers exists.9. I Did The 10-Day (Silent) Vipassana Course And Doubled My Productivity"In the middle of 2018, in the midst of the Blockchain and crypto-mania research and roadshows, I was consulting with dozens of startups on China strategies, dealing with endless emails, taking calls during the night due to different time zones, and constantly answering pop-up messages on Whatsapp, WeChat, Telegram, and Facebook. Ultimately, it was negatively affecting my mental health. My head felt like hundreds of tabs in a single browser trying to load multiple types of information..."10. What I Learned About Human Psychology From the CIAWhat 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.11. The Feynman Learning Technique: How to Learn Anything WellIt is 1941 and you have a problem. While you haven’t yet gotten around to defining quantum electrodynamics, or even started your work helping design the atomic bomb, you are nearing the end of your second year of graduate school. This means you have an exam soon.12. Understanding the Role of a Product Manager in ML Product DevelopmentWhat do the product managers of machine learning products do?13. Learn How to Learn, Before Learning How to CodeWhile this anecdote is from my own experience, I firmly believe that most of us been in this situation before. One day, you decide to learn something new. Perhaps you want to learn how to code, so you pick the hottest language of the moment. It's a language that "pays the most", works like magic, and everyone is looking for people that know it.14. 4 Lessons I Picked Up as a Machine Learning Product Manager How does one succeed as a product manager in the field of machine learning? Know the tech and get ready to work with many different tech roles!15. An Evidence-Based Guide to Nootropics and Cognitive Enhancement [Comic]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.16. Unpopular Opinion: It’s Harder Than Ever to Be a Good Software EngineerSurviving tech's fast lane: A story of engineers, hype, and staying focused on what truly matters in a changing world17. Landing A Job At Twitter As A Software Engineer [How I Did It]This is the story of how I landed a job at Twitter as a full-time software engineer, what I went through, how I prepared and why I finally decided to join the company.18. How To Use Guilds For Better Knowledge Transfer Between EngineersHello, Hacker Noon people! Technology guilds are a popular but still fresh way of implementing communities of practices in companies. Still, there are many questions, especially related to guild responsibilities and organization. Together with Andrew Kozin, I've prepared this post for you as a summary of our personal experience and understanding of the role of a technology guild nowadays.19. Mastering Trade-Offs for Effective Product ManagementNaturally, the responsibility of choosing the right solution by assessing every aspect of the problem and its possible solutions falls on the shoulders of product managers. As a matter of fact, most common challenges faced by product managers are hefted with the weight of trade-offs. You can learn how to deal with these tradeoffs just by keeping a few things in mind and having a structured decision-making process.20. How to Become a Top 1% Programmer: The Path You Have to TakeSo you want to become better than 99% of programmers. But you are doing the exact same things that 99% of programmers are already doing.21. Choosing the Right Side Hustle That Actually WorksA practical guide to choosing the right side hustle, focusing on performance-based income and smart steps to long-term freedom.22. Procrastination From a Remote Programmer's PerspectiveI've read many articles on procrastination and motivation, but I've always found in them a complete or partial misunderstanding of the problem. Or just inconsistency with my realities – after all, people are different. I'm going to describe what I know from my own experience and what helps me personally. Maybe it will help someone else.23. Dear Aspiring Data Scientists: Skip the Certificates, Do This InsteadIf you've been on LinkedIn anytime in the past several months, you've probably come across the infamous "certification post."24. AI in Fitness: Top 10 AI-based Personal TrainersHealth is wealth- we all refer to this old saying to highlight the importance of health and fitness in our lives. But how many of us do actually have a fitness routine? Digging deeper into the facts; approximately 3/4th of adults worldwide do not exercise at all. In fact, inadequate physical activity has been identified as one of the main risk factors of death worldwide over the past decade.25. Simple Questions for Trading Your Day upDive into a transformative practice that sharpens focus, fosters growth, and illuminates the path to day-to-day excellence.26. Cognitive Dissonance Theory and How it Impacts USCognitive dissonance is a psychology theory about how we strive to make sense about conflicting cognitions and behaviours.27. Behavioral Interview: The Guide to Fitting InBehavioral interviews assess how a candidate's experience matches a company's needs. Culture fit and compelling stories are key to nailing these interviews.28. The Dark Side of LinkedIn: A Capitalist’s Pipe DreamLinkedIn has become a cesspool of toxic productivity, virtue signaling, and corporate worship. It is time to call for a change!29. How to get over $200 of free food in SFAs VC firms hurl money into the battling Silicon Valley food delivery startups, the consumer can really benefit from the influx of free meal discounts and referral codes.30. Learning from the OSS: Destroy Your Organization by Following the Simple Sabotage Field Manual"The purpose of this paper is to characterize simple sabotage, to outline its possible effects, and to present suggestions for inciting and executing it."31. Saying "Yes" Is Killing Your HappinessLearn how to say “no” without guilt or burning bridges. Protect your time, energy, and priorities with these practical tips for setting boundaries that stick.32. I’m an engineer, how do I become a tech leader?I had questions when starting my career, more since and plenty today. I’ll give my personal story for the ones I’ve experienced and bug a friend or two for the ones I haven’t. A few other topics I’ll be covering:33. How I live: My iPhone home screenThis 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.34. Common Mistakes During 1:1 Meetings with Your ManagerThe article describes common mistakes which can be easily fixed to get more out of 1-on-1 meetings with your manager.35. 3 Tips to Improve Your Mental Health as a DeveloperIt's been over a month now since I last wrote an article here for my blog. I've been struggling a lot with low mood, which has meant that I haven't had the motivation or the energy to produce new content. I have been getting help, which I've found really useful, so I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned in the hope that it might help other developers in a similar position.36. Practical Exercises for Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Overcome limiting beliefs by recontextualising them in your mind, writing down the old ones to create new ones and practising both meditation and embodiment37. Don't Be Scared Of IndeterminacyHello, people! I'm an IT analyst from Russia, and I want to make the world around me better. Last time I worked for the biggest Russian energy company as a business analyst, and during my work, I noticed that it is unnecessary to be good at making the final result even if you are a really good professional in your field.38. Lessons on Human Connection from the Hedgehog's Dilemma The Hedgehog's Dilemma & Human Connection39. Four Possible Ways to React to Other People's Happiness or MiserySchadenfreude, Compassion, Envy and Mudita: explaining how we react to other people's fortunes or misery40. UX Portfolio-Building Tips that Don't Get Old5 UX portfolio tips from Meta & ex-Google designer. Upgrade your design portfolio and get the job you want.41. How I Designed My Own Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Degree After noticing my programming courses in college were outdated, I began this year by dropping out of college to teach myself machine learning and artificial intelligence using online resources. With no experience in tech, no previous degrees, here is the degree I designed in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from beginning to end to get me to my goal — to become a well-rounded machine learning and AI engineer.42. What I Learned Using ChatGPT as a Programming MentorNothing accelerates your growth like an experienced mentor. Can ChatGPT serve as a substitute? I'm a dev with 20+ years of experience and I put it to the test.43. The Secret to Learning: How to Learn 10 Times FasterDan Koe unveils the secret to learning quicker.44. 78 Experts Share Their Remote Working TipsProductivity is a concern for modern management. As offices have seen productivity benefits of traditional, standardized and documented practices, these companies have also imposed key performance indicators to better gauge employee production and productivity. At the same time, the people themselves, from the employees up to the owners realize that they need to work better, as well as improve their working environment.45. Making a Good Engineer a Great One: Training Your Skills and Training Your MindsetNavigating challenges in engineering growth: from coding struggles to leadership dilemmas, a narrative of perseverance and self-discovery.46. No One Knows That You're Great At What You DoThis is an article by Eko Adetolani that explains low-effort ways that people can use to get recognition and visibility for their work.47. 51 Stories To Learn About Decision MakingLearn everything you need to know about Decision Making via these 51 free HackerNoon stories.48. Turn Your Self-Isolation into Self-Improvement [Hacker Noon Newsletters]49. How To Take Notes So Good They Become Your Second BrainToday, we consume more information per person than at any other time in human history. We are continually reading, observing, monitoring, conversing and mentally trying to build a knowledge of the world we can use in our daily work and lives. The problem? The disparity between the total quantity of human knowledge and our ability to assimilate and filter it grows, unremittingly, by the day.50. The 5 Best Books Every CTO and Engineer Manager Should ReadHere’s my recommendation when it comes to books that will help a technical person to get into management and executive functions.51. 10 Online Activities To Do During QuarantineUnfortunately quarantine has become our new reality for some indefinite time. However, it doesn’t mean we are completely doomed to give up on what we love doing. Of course, certain limitations are inevitable, on the other hand when life gives you lemons... you know what to do.52. How to Prep for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Certification ExamI recently passed the Amazon Web Solutions (AWS) Web Services Test to an Assistant Engineer. The information was new to my mind, but I wanted to put together a publication about my experience to help those looking for similar certificates.53. The Rational Software Engineer: A Guide to Work Time OrganizationAs a software engineer, I often try to understand how to optimize my productivity: I want to get more work done, without having to do more work.54. Programming Principles for BeginnersA lot of us have struggled with algorithms and data structures. When I began with programming at my University, the name of a subject that got my attention and got me motivated to find my life call was the Principles of programming. I started devoting a lot of time to figuring out how to solve professors' assignments. Now those algorithms are easy for me but then they were not, and I couldn’t pass the exam, I had the wrong approach in learning, you can not memorize them, you must practice and figure out what you need to do.55. How to Setup a Better Column-based Habit Tracker in NotionNot another Column-based Habit Tracker. Try using Relation Property to Track Habits.56. Knowledge Work is Non-Linear—Here's How You Keep Devs MotivatedSoftware development might not look exhausting at first glance, but it’s one of the most consuming fields out there. Developers need to maintain steady concentration through 8-10-hour working days, approach tasks creatively, and maintain communication with their colleagues. Even top talent gets bored and burnt out.57. What Is Impostor Syndrome?Impostor syndrome is a psychological occurrence in which an individual doubts their skills or talents and has a fear of being exposed as a fraud.58. How to Help Those Who Are NEETMost of us know volunteering is good for our health. You’re giving something back, meeting people you might not otherwise meet, and possibly transforming lives.59. I’m an ENTP - Now what?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.60. 3 Life Lessons From John Grisham’s Writing HabitsAdopting a stoic mindset, employing consistent habits, learning to enjoy improving in our craft could bring meaningful insights into our efforts.61. Exercise and the Hacker Self care through physical exercise can help hackers with stress and energy.62. #LockdownConf: How to Learn New Skills While Social DistancingAt the #LockdownConf event streamed two weeks ago, Emma Bostian, Dhawal Shah and Angie Jones talked extensively on how to learn new skills while practicing social distancing. The conference which started at 14:00 GMT (UTC), was co-hosted by Quincy Larson and Hashnode co-founder, Syed Fazle Rahman on the freeCodeCamp YouTube channel. It featured 4 panels, each with 3 developers discussing topics covering:63. How To Reduce Workplace StressWork is a big part of our life. Done well, it can be a source of joy. But when managed poorly, it can often lead to stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction at work64. The Illusion of Personal Knowledge ManagementThe concept of the second brain recently entered the intellectual milieu. personal knowledge management, taken to its extreme, can serve as a distraction.65. The Less Debt You Have, the More Risk You Can Assume. Think about the level of focus you can have without the stress of losing everything.66. G.I. Joe Lied To Us—Knowing Is Not Half The BattleFor anyone who is a G.I. Joe fan, they would know this quote very well.67. How I've Navigated a 30-Year Career in IT and Software DevelopmentDuring Career Day in High School a teacher pointed out that only if you had advanced math skills could you be successful in Computer Programming.68. Personal Finance 101 for Developers: How to Hack Your Financial Well-BeingAs a freelance web developer, it recently dawned on me that I had never given any thought to my pension. After all, at thirty years old, retirement is still a couple of decades away. But I know that being a freelancer comes with the responsibility of having to take care of my own pension, and I don’t want to end up as a retiree without any income. So I set out on a quest to improve my financial well-being and be better prepared for the future.69. Over 40, With No Technical Background, This Is How I Learned Javascript in 2 WeeksIn this article, I'll share a complete strategy for a complete beginner to learn the basics of JavaScript quickly and complete small projects.70. From Mid to Senior: How to Deal With Imposter SyndromeCombat Impostor Syndrome as a developer. Understand it, identify signs, and learn strategies to manage self-doubt while stepping into senior roles.71. 13 Free/Low-Cost Sites to Supercharge Your Programming Self-EducationAlthough we still talk about programming as a standalone career, the dominance of technology in our lives makes it clear that coding is much more than a career path. In my opinion, computer science is more than a college major or a high-paid job; it’s a skill, essential for thriving in a modern-day economy.72. Java Coding Problems ReviewI recently bought Java Coding Problems by Anghel Leonard because the topics covered in this book interested me as a Java trainer. I decided to buy it after I saw the TOC here. Since Java has started to evolve quite fast is hard to keep myself up to date and is quite easy to miss new Java features or to not have time to explore them in detail.73. Here's Why You Should Stop Over-Apologizing at WorkSaying sorry may seem polite, but apologizing even when it’s not required can hurt your image and credibility—you may come across as defensive and submissive.74. Speed Is Slowing You Down: How to Outperform Everyone With Effortless Effort (and Overcome Laziness)Laziness isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about doing the wrong things. Work isn’t about spending more time—it’s about getting the right things done well and fast75. How to Achieve Hard Things following Brandon Sanderson's AdviceBrandon Sanderson, a bestselling fantasy author, presents a framework to achieve hard things, based on his experience.76. The Art of Mastering Atomic HabitsIf you want to change your life, you need to start with your habits. Atomic habits are the building blocks that make up our lives.77. The Importance of UnlearningThe world of software is constantly changing at a very fast pace. Yesterday’s axioms might be tomorrow’s anti-patterns.78. Why Self-Taught Skills Are the New MBA in Today's EconomyDiscover how self-education can help you build wealth, create businesses, and impact the world beyond the confines of traditional college degrees.79. How To Build Your Self EsteemSelf-esteem refers to how we view and respect ourselves. Because it is founded on our views and beliefs about ourselves, changing them can be challenging.80. “Looking For My Next Challenge”: How Tech Executives Should Do ItWe try, we fail or we succeed but we always learn.81. Our Greatest Growth Resource Is Each Other: The Power of Setting Private Goals in Small CommunitiesGoal-setting is so much more effective when done as part of a community.82. I Built a Mental Health App While Stuck in My Tiny Studio in NYCMental health has been a rising issue lately since the pandemic and it caught my attention right away since I was going crazy being stuck in my tiny studio in New York City that has no view. Also, I was consistently looking for ways to help users on Goodnight Journal who expressed depression and anxiety through public journals. Some of the public journals really got me concerned and think more about features that I can implement to help them feel better. It kind of came naturally that I want to do something about it. I ended up playing around with a bunch of mental health and meditation apps out there and came up with the app called Happy.83. Turn your idea into a product that people actually useWe are all inspired by great ideas and thoughts towards which we strive to accomplish, but this doesn’t mean they will be done by the next day. If you are inspired by a great idea or you have thought about something you really want to do, you will also notice that you instantly get this urge to follow it through till the end to finally see the finished product. But how long does this feeling last? It’s these rare moments that give us such motive, and you should make use of this time before it starts fading away.84. Reasons to Write Code On PaperHalf and a year ago I rewrote the JavaScript encyclopedia starting from "Advanced working with functions" until the end, and oh boy, the result was amazing. From start I easily wrote the JavaScript class for the Webpack plugin, that was a joy.85. 14 Small Productivity Principles You Can Start Practicing TodayEarly 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.86. A True Story About How Stoicism Saved a Prisoner of War: 7 Tips for Your Own LifeStockdale had no reason to think that the day’s mission was to be anything unique.87. Over 40, With no Technical Background, This is How I Learned a Frontend Framework in 2 WeeksOver 40, with no technical background, this is how I learned a Frontend Framework in 2 weeks.88. The Ultimate Guide to One-On-One Meetings for Managers All managers struggle with the fine balance between doing work that achieves short term goals vs investing time in activities with long term benefits.89. Confessions Of A Shitty LeaderGrowing up with a speech impediment I was constantly in awe of confident leaders, and as a result, I spent the first half of my career trying to become one. In order to get over my fear of talking, I threw myself into sales, and within a year I had reached my goal, and I was promoted to the management team.90. How To Hack Your Brain To Get Motivated, Even When You’re BoredOn boredom, laziness, and snickers. On how to hack your brain, and how to deal with the mystery that is the bored, unproductive brain, with a well-tried method.91. The Winner Loser Continuum; and 3 More Lessons from Jordan B. PetersonJordan B. Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist and psychology professor at the University of Toronto who became a controversial figure in late-2016 for his critiques of political correctness. Peterson’s most recent book, 12 Rules for Life, has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Most recently, Peterson has suffered from health issues that necessitated a year-long reprieve from the public eye.92. How To Fight Imposter Syndrome As a ProgrammerI’ll never forget the time I spent a summer at Facebook. I had an opportunity most people can only dream of. I stepped into a robust engineering culture and a community of mission-driven people. The perks were everything you’ve heard of and more. I ate at gourmet cafeterias, rode free commuter buses with Wi-Fi, and had all the free tech gear I wanted.93. 3 Ergonomic Keyboards for Developers, Ranked by a DeveloperErgonomic keyboards help programmers with longevity.94. Ask Better Questions, Get Smarter Answers: A Practical Guide for DevsLearning is a journey that never ends. At every point in your career, you will keep learning, re-learning, and un-learning.95. Making Self-Learning Less Lonely and More Fun3 systems to make self-learning easier, Mentors to follow on Twitter and Cool Project Ideas for teaching yourself programming96. You Can Become a Better Developer by Mastering the Super Power of Deep Work HabitHave 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.97. How Imposter Syndrome Affects DevelopersImposter syndrome is a feeling in software development. Not only does beginners or mid-level developers face this problem, but also the experienced coders.98. How to Hack a Huge Career in Tech with PR Expert & Founder Sarah EvansI sat down with Sarah Evans—tech industry PR legend and strategic communications startup founder—to talk all things branding and influence: from personal to B2B. You can watch the Youtube version of this podcast right here in this post, or grab the audio-only on Spotify, or over at podcast.hackernoon.com.99. These 6 Cognitive Distortions Are Wasting Your Time Six Cognitive Distortions that Waste Your Time100. Patrick Lee Scott on Fasting, Writing, Epiphany Bridges, and 10x-ing ImpactAn interview with prolific Hacker Noon contributor—and all-round impressive human—Patrick Lee Scott, Winner of 2019’s Noonie for Contributing Writer of the Year.101. Motivation Doesn't Last: Here's WhyThe 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.102. Which is More Important: Confidence or Doubt?**Doesn’t matter, either way, you’re probably not as great as you think you are (and neither am I), so let’s instead panic (just a bit) and keep going.103. Stop Being a People Pleaser: Must-Read Guide on How to Set Clear and Healthy BoundariesDo 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?104. Your No Fluff, Research-Based Guide to Happiness From YaleDiscover the unexpected truth about happiness, debunking myths and revealing strategies for genuine well-being—a comprehensive guide to true contentment.105. What is the True Nature of Reality? Why I think the reality is not what it appears to be. We are consciousness most likely living in a simulation and our perceptions trick us106. How a 1950s Career 'Theory' Blinds Us To Today's Realities of WorkThe idea of a good career path or a career trajectory is deeply embedded in our beliefs about how work should be. While it would be amazing if this was a reality that people could count on, I believe that it is a product of a unique moment in history.107. Why Laziness is a SuperpowerA 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.108. Teach Yourself Java: Where to BeginAll languages are “tools” for solving numerous problems. However, there is one that can be considered a star choice — Java (though some would argue for Python).109. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 11 - Be SystematicThe Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P. T. Barnum is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. The table of Links for this book can be found here.110. 44 Quotes From Kevin Kelly That Will Change Your LifeLife lessons from Kevin Kelly: 44 quotes to help master your life.111. Top 10 Resources for Learning SolidityIf you want to become a smart contract developer on Ethereum, then you need to learn Solidity. Let's look at 10 great sources that can help you on your journey.112. How I Hacked My Brain To Trigger My Most Productive Coding Stint EverMy first project as dev at Hacker Noon was building and open sourcing a Chrome extension to block paywalled sites from search results. Here's what I learned.113. Top 16 Tips to Quickly Boost Your Productivity in 2021These simple, easy-to-follow productivity tips will improve your output dramatically.114. How to Build a Quality AI-Based Mental Health Counseling AppBecause of the mental illness crisis that has worsened during the last ten years, digital solutions functioning on artificial intelligence offer hope for millions of people to improve their mental state, or at least to keep it balanced. Technology companies and scientific establishments have developed the applications ready to provide daily therapist sessions and support patients` treatment programs.115. Dan Go: The 3-Minute Neck Drill That Will Change Your LifeThis 3-minute neck drill will change your life116. What Will Daily Life Look Like After COVID-19?This lockdown has given us—the privileged few—a chance to read, pick up new habits, "upskill", etc., all by just being connected with the world virtually, like never before. We're all seeing people connecting with faraway family and friends through video conferencing, who had rarely reached out to each other in the pre-Covid-19 world.117. How to Manage Tasks (With Your Assistant) Using Notion: A Simple GuideEffective task management tips for better work organization.118. Java Coding Problems ReviewI recently bought Java Coding Problems by Anghel Leonard because the topics covered in this book interested me as a Java trainer. I decided to buy it after I saw the TOC here. Since Java has started to evolve quite fast is hard to keep myself up to date and is quite easy to miss new Java features or to not have time to explore them in detail.119. A Hyper-Connected WorldSometimes, just sometimes, our hyper-connecting mind will lead to astounding discoveries that will forever alter the way we live.120. Use the 80/20 Rule with ModerationThe 80/20 rule, a.k.a. Pareto principle, has been perpetuated along the lines: "80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes." Different cases where the rule emerges have been studied, in the last century, by great personalities such as Vilfredo Pareto (land ownership in Italy), George Kingsley Zipf (word frequency in Languages), and Joseph M. Juran (quality management in industries). Working as a Data Scientist, I have seen enough of the 80/20 rule being invoked in business meetings followed by a round of applause 👏👏👏. Also, I have read numerous LinkedIn posts alike. Most times, it is just a reckless stretch of the rule. But what is the danger here, if any? After all, profits matter more than mathematical and statistical rigor.121. How To Become A Stay-At-Home Dad While Hacking Your Way To The Small Business and Life of Your…The best decision I ever made was marrying my wife. The second best decision was becoming a dad. The third best decision was hacking my way to living the small business and life of my dreams. This article is about hacking the stay-at-home dad and small business of your dreams. You’re on your own for the wife part.122. How I Built a Habit Tracker in Notion (with Template)I'll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial on how I create a Notion tracker to track my daily habits.123. Building Mental Resilience: An Exploration of the Four Quarter MethodThe Four Quarter Method: A Framework for Mental Resilience124. 7 Proven Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in the WorkplaceImposter Syndrome, persistent self-doubt even among the most accomplished individuals, is more common than you might think.125. Mind Mapping “How to Do Great Work”: My Take on Paul Graham's Essay (Part One)Explore a visual breakdown of Paul Graham's "How to Do Great Work" essay. This article covers finding your field, making progress, and cultivating habits126. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 7The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.127. How I Got a Tech Job In BerlinThis is for people currently working and residing outside of Europe, who are looking for jobs in Berlin/Europe. There are many opportunities here, as the startup scene in Berlin is on the rise. I've been working as a Software Developer for the last 5 years, out of which I spent a year and a half in Berlin. Like many developers out there, moving abroad for work is a personal dream, and most people materialize that dream by doing a Masters from abroad, and working from there. For me, the story was a little different.128. 5 Things I Learned as a Junior Software DeveloperI started my first job as a software developer around 4 months back and since I was coming from a freelance background, I had my own way of writing code. Most of the time, my code wasn’t read by anyone. Yeah, not even my clients due to their lack of technical expertise.129. Education Technology and Smart ClassroomsEducation Technology (Ed Tech) and Smart Classrooms have been changing the traditional method of education, teaching and learning methods. Education technology refers to the integration and application of software, hardware and educational theories for facilitating learning in an interesting manner and enhancing the performances through creation, usage and management of suitable technical resources and processes.130. How to Not Attribute to Malice Things Adequately Explained by StupidityWe humans crave a perfectly ordered world though the chances of something going as intended is fairly rare. When there’s more than one human being involved in the equation, the predictability goes for a further toss. What do we do when things do not turn out as intended? Instead of being curious and trying to learn from the situation, our mind assumes the worst possibility.131. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 14The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P. T. Barnum is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.132. Web Development: Teach yourself to Teach YourselfStruggling to pick up Web Development? This article contains lots of advice you don't have time for or want to hear.133. Personal Development is a Multi-Billion Dollar IndustryTwo problems with self-development, the industry looking to profit from the naive and the ego, fooling itself it's getting enlightened.134. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 7The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P. T. Barnum is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. The table of Links for this book can be found here.135. Boundless Socratic Learning: Google DeepMind's Vision for AI That Learns Without LimitsGoogle DeepMind unveils Boundless Socratic Learning: AI systems self-improving through language games, redefining autonomy in artificial intelligence.136. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 17The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P.T Barnum137. Why I Quit My Full Stack Web Developer JobLearn how to recognize red flags in your workplace culture as a software developer.138. 8 Habits of Highly Productive PeopleThe habits of highly productive people make them accomplish a lot. It's not magic, and you can improve your mentality by following these 8 habits.139. 6 Productivity Practices for New (and Old) Developers Humans are complex creatures, with a wide variety of motivations for getting work done. Our motivation as developers is not purely extrinsic, or financial—sometimes it's for the joy of delivering code.140. Dealing With Impostor SyndromeUnfounded 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.141. Don't Have Time for the Things You Love? Here's How to Solve ThatThe surefire way to ensure you always have time for the things you love doin.142. 10 Podcasts that Will Boost Your Growth in Business & LifeI have two degrees, one in engineering and one in marketing. But I've learned 10x more from listening to podcasts.143. How to Fix Your Priorities Using the Eisenhower MatrixUrgent vs Important: How To Fix Your Priorities144. 10 Ways To Get Out Of Your Own Way And Start That Side ProjectLet's use these times to productively START working on our side projects.145. The Uncomfortable Truth About ComfortDiscover the science-backed benefits of discomfort and how it fuels your brain's potential.146. Ulysses Contracts: Achieve Long-Term Goals FasterIf you're struggling to reach your long-term goals, try making a Ulysses Contract. Here's why.147. Over 40, With No Technical Background, This is How I Learned HTML and CSS in 3 DaysOver 40, with no technical background, this is how I learned HTML and CSS in 3 days148. How To Start Learning To CodeHave you decided that you wanted to start coding, but you have no idea where to begin? Well, neither did I, and there's no shame in it. After some months of studying, I've realized the hardest part of coding is just starting (that phrase came too naturally to me, so I think I might have heard it somewhere else).149. 9 Learning Tips To Be On Top Of Your Online Learning Platform's SchedulesWhat I really love about this digital era is how easily one can learn almost anything he wants. The only requirements are a computer, an internet connection, and of course, the necessary amount of motivation. Isn't that just wonderful?150. Forget To-do Lists. What About To-learn Lists? 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 lis151. Practice This Second Order Thinking Hack to Start Making Better DecisionsWhile making decisions, how often do we optimise for long term gain at the cost of short term pain? A good process for making decisions requires second order thinking which unravels the implications of our decisions by thinking about its consequences in the future. It requires solving problems in a manner that avoids unintentional and unforeseen outcomes.152. 7 Ways You Can Use Git to Boost ProductivityGit 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.153. It All Begins With a Side ProjectGrowing up building154. 5 Tips and Tricks I Use To Code 3 Times Faster Here are my 5 tips and trick I use to code 3 times faster. Find out how you can start earning more money and save your precious time.155. The Outstanding Developer Book: Distractions Around Us And Developer ProductivityThink about a normal day of work. You arrive at the office, take a coffee, start coding, do some code review, have lunch, some meetings, code again, and that’s it. But is it really?156. The Hidden Catch With Using FrameworksFramework's ready-made functionality is great for app building, but often hides drawbacks. Find out why you need to switch to a problem-solving mindset.157. Stay Calm in Stressful Situations With These 6 Proven TechniquesStay calm under stress with these 6 simple techniques. Breathe better, think clearer, and take control.158. How I Used a Product Management Process to Start a Yoga Business [Part 1]The purpose of this article to share my process and journey launching Lund Yoga Community — Sweden’s first sustainable donation-based yoga studio.159. 10 Tips to Help You Become a Digital Marketing Professional Without a DegreeAre you looking to become a digital marketer but don't want to get a degree? Here are ten ways that you can become one without having it!160. How To Discover a Coding MentorYou’re not here to mess around. You want a job that pays you for your technical skills and you’re willing to do whatever it takes to land that job offer. But the journey’s been tough. You’re concerned with if you’re learning the right things. You’re not sure if you’re heading in the right direction. You’ve tried coding something, looked at coding docs, and then realized the docs weren’t that helpful.161. How the Japanese Concept Wabi-Sabi can Shape Our WorldviewWabi-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.162. Why Giving Up Is So Easy: 5 Common Reasons People QuitDiscover 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.163. Can All L&D Activities Be Led By AI?This article will dive into the L&D categories that can seamlessly adopt and utilize AI technologies.164. Why Side Projects Are Important To some, the idea of side projects is an unwelcomed distraction. Theyhave what they need to do, and they need to get it done before the nextthing. For others, side projects are a key motivation of the day-to-day.165. Code Isn't the Only Solution; and 8 Other Dev Lessons, 7 Years LaterI'm working as a software developer for 7 years. You can read my background and how I got into the industry here. There are a few things I wish I learned earlier. Knowing these in advance would have made my job a lot easier. Some of this might sound pretty obvious, but not for me. If you're in the early stages of your career, doing a few of this will make you stand out.166. The Power of Lateral Thinking: Boost Your Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills as a GeneralistLateral thinking is a framework and a way of thinking that allows you to get unstuck and find unconventional solutions to complex problems.167. My Approach To Not UnderstandingWhen creating any software, it is almost inevitable to spend a big part of your development time researching, and many times this involves looking for syntax you don't remember, or for finding out how other people have approached the same problem you are trying to solve.168. Time Management Hacks From Clockify's Software Developers We asked five developers from Clockify for their expert opinion on time management, and here’s what they had to say.169. Why You're Not Consistent: the Equation for Consistency, Confidence, Discipline, Self RespectYou said you’d do things and didn’t. You promised yourself you’d get it done, but instead, you slept. You told yourself you'd change, but you didn’t.170. How To Use The Ikigai Concept to Find Purpose Amidst Chaos A guide to find meaning and purpose in your life in the most unlikely circumstances, including a global pandemic, through Ikigai.171. 87 Stories To Learn About Work Life BalanceLearn everything you need to know about Work Life Balance via these 87 free HackerNoon stories.172. How to Get into Tech Without a Tech BackgroundThis article covers 3 key tips for entering the IT field and resources to leverage in order to pursue the path you wish to run towards.173. Burnout: Recognizing Signs and Taking ActionFight back against tech burnout. Learn to recognize the signs, take action, and put preventive strategies in place to thrive in the tech industry.174. 7 Basic Rules to Make Developer`s Life BetterAs people, we have a superpower; it is the power of perception. As the famous saying goes, life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond to it.175. Refactor Your Work Life — From Home 😉TL;DR: It's time to spring clean your work-life, and make space for joy. Get rid of extraneous work, add a bit of mindfulness, and the WFH world is yours. You can do this regardless of who you are, but if you are the CEO or in a managerial position, the imperative is much higher.176. Exploring Shikamaru's StoicismThe concept of the "will of fire," as taught by Shikamaru's sensei Asuma, contains a lot of Stoic ideals.177. Read This If You Want to Be an Inventor, Not an ImitatorStop chasing last season's gold rush. Discover why prerequisites are a myth, why your network is a side effect of your work, and where new worlds are built178. The Feynman Technique: The Secret to LearningLearn How To Learn With the Feynman Technique179. How to Boost Your Mind Viral ImmunityTL;DR Diversity is the key180. Hacking the Higher Ed System for a Free Online EducationThere's a better way to skip the 4 year traditional college model by educating yourself online for free.181. In a world full of experts, be a newbieThere’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 newbie182. Time Value of Money: A Financial Management System for DevelopersIf money has time value, does time have monetary value?183. Rediscovering Focus: How I Did ItAfter years of distractions and poor decision making. I rediscovered the art of focus. I realized that if I did not plant my butt in the chair, I would fall behind in my ambitions. Since October of last year, I have been taking serious action to improve my attention span and my ability to do deep work.184. The Deep Work Hypothesis and its LimitationsDeep work, although a crucial skill in our current economy, is not enough to thrive in our jobs.185. 20 Quotes to Inspire Entrepreneurs on the More Difficult DaysNo matter how positive a person you are, you are not a robot. It is easy to get the wind Knocked out of you when the obstacles of modern life get in your way. So if you’re in need of a confidence boost, some inspiring advice.Here are my top 20 inspirational quotes of all time, for entrepreneurs especially.186. 6 Things You Need to Make Your Dev Job Fun AgainIt's easy to sit down and try to get straight to work, but it's important to have the right tools, extensions, and themes to make you the most productive.187. 5 Strategies for Shifting a Fixed Mindset to a Growth MindsetHow do you approach failures in life?188. How To Turn Your Skills Into MoneyAll of us have specific skills that separate us from the rest, even if we don't know it yet. We always try to go out and learn new things to become successful, and in the past that was needed. But with social media, blogging, YouTube and more, we no longer need to learn a new thing. We just need to advertise what we already know. Taking a skill that you already have and putting your own flair onto it is how you can create money. Interested? Let's take a deep dive how you can do this in 5 easy steps.189. Real Growth Isn’t About More Discipline — It’s About Deeper ClarityThe self-improvement industry thrives on a simple premise: You are broken and need fixing.190. Why We Shouldn’t Confuse Narcissism with Self Lovet is important not to confuse narcissism with self-love because they are two very different things. Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an inf191. The Illusion of Productivity with Expensive GadgetsThe curse of being a student is having a huge amount of educational fees unless you are sponsored by someone. Especially when you are having higher expenses on your educational essentials, you run short on money to manage your desk setup like the one you’ve seen on Youtube. But wait, it is really necessary to have a perfect setup?192. 9 Daily Habits of a Successful Engineering LeaderIn this article I tell about 9 habits that can help people to become a successful engineering leader193. Week 1: Breaking Patterns in Small StepsWeek 1 of my 4-week journey: Embracing change with small tasks, mystery walks, and rock climbing to build discipline and push my limits. Stay tuned!194. 3 Playful Elon Musk Inventions to Remind You to Have Some FunIt’s easy to get buried in your work when you’re running an entire network of multi billion-dollar companies. Yet, one of the things that the pandemic could be teaching us today may be to slow down, don’t pass up on a good laugh, and, as they say, smell the flowers. Elon Musk isn’t exactly the person that comes to mind, one would think, when you think about such things. We know he’s busy spearheading technological advancements that blow our minds. This inventor extraordinaire has brought us some of the most impressive innovations like PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, to name only a few. He is even also dabbling in artificial intelligence. Really, is there anything this guy isn’t involved in? Understandably, he’s one busy fellow. But his example shows that you can have your hands full and yet not lose your sense of humor.195. Hack Your Technical Debt: The 1% Better Every Day ChallengeIt's easy for technical debt to grow in our codebase. Commit to spending 20 minutes a day for 30 days to tackling technical debt and get 1% better every day.196. Five Things I Would Have Done DifferentlyI don’t have many regrets in my professional career. In fact, I have none. Regretting is useless and a waste of time.197. The Programmer's Most Vicious EnemyAsk me what is the programmer's most vicious enemy and I will answer: his own ego. Let's see some examples.198. Ditch The Resolutions & Become Unf*ckwithable This YearLearn how to build unshakable inner strength with simple habits that make you unf*ckwithable.199. I Wish I Understood These 8 Things Earlier In My CareerThis article is a list of things that I wish that I understood earlier in my career. There's no time machine, but I can share them with you!200. Learn or Die: Turn your Learning into a RoutineFirst, write down your small knowledge source catalog of various personal and company blogs, articles, podcasts, and newsletters.201. How to Be a Terrible Engineering ManagerOne of the most common mistakes early managers make is to focus on being a "shit shield". Learn why this backfires, and what to do instead.202. Green Lights at the End of a Dock: The Secret to Happiness by Jay Gatsby and Richard CurtisMy first experience with time travel was when I was 21 years old.203. The Rational Software Engineer: There is No Perfect ProjectMindset and ability to adapt to a project can matter even more than the project itself when it comes to satisfaction.204. Accomplish More by Doing Less with Not-To-Do Lists This YearTo-do lists are so last year. Increase your willpower and protect your brain from The Zeigarnik Effect with these personal productivity tips.205. 30 Years, 30 Lessons: A Journey Through Life's WisdomYou 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.206. Why the Opinions of Others Don’t MatterThe 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 advice207. Escape Through Board GamesPlaying board games can reduce stress and draw you into an imaginary world. Included is a list of some board games you can try.208. This Cheatsheet Method Prevents You From Getting Triggered at Work (And Actually Enjoy Your Job)Create a 'How to Work With Me' cheat sheet so coworkers don’t drive you crazy.209. How to Translate Feedback to Actionable Plan (with Examples)In an ideal world, the feedback you receive would come with an action plan. In reality, it is up to you to translate constructive criticism into improvement.210. We're Living in the Greatest Time in History (Yet Most Squander It)Opportunities now exist beyond anything known for thousands of generations before.211. My Personal Digital Transformation StorySmartphone Addiction, Burnout and Balance212. Hacking Time Management and Task PrioritizationMaster time management & prioritization as a senior developer. Learn strategies like the Eisenhower Matrix, Pareto Principle & more for success.213. 5 Benefits of Learning to Code That Transfer To Other Segments Of Your LifeThis is a brief list of benefits I already feel even as a newbie, in all areas of my life, which started developing because of learning to code. I believe it will only get better with more experience. Here they are in a short list, and then a few words about each.214. The 1-3-5 Rule, Finding Growth, and Embracing DisciplineExplore the 1-3-5 Rule for productivity, find growth through challenging perspectives, and embrace discipline over motivation.215. How To Create The Career You WantOne of the most important career lessons I’ve learned is to pursue a career and not a job. At first glance, you might think, “What’s the difference?” I also didn’t get it for years.216. The Unexpected Weight of ImmortalityI wished for eternal life—only to discover forever isn’t the gift I thought.217. I Plan to Learn Coding Before 2022: Here's HowDuring the application process for this online class, I first discovered what programming was all about. So I started researching how to learn to code.218. The iOS Developer’s Ultimate 2025 CurriculumThis study plan involves utilising a ‘Monthly Theme’ concept to explore topics in depth.219. Goal Congruence and The Importance of Aligning With Who You AreGoal Congruence: Align With Who You Are220. Have You Hacked Level 4 of Career Conversations Yet?That's likely a question that you've never asked yourself, but as a manager, it's an important one. Career conversations are an important part of career development. We’re going to define 5 levels that will make it easier for you to have a better career conversation. Through self-reflection or 360 feedback, it should be relatively easy to know where you stand. You can then set the next highest level as a tangible goal to improve.221. Top Books About AI You Should Read in 2021Read these top 10 books on artificial intelligence to find your way forward in AI. Select the best book from the list given in this blog to get started with AI.222. Interoception: The Sense Behind Wellbeingwe are not brains that have an attached body. We are bodies.223. An In-Depth Guide to Crack Any SEO Interview in 2020So, you have just finished your SEO Training from a well-known institute and are about to give your first interview. But HANG ON! Are you sure you are well prepared for what's coming?224. Comfort Has a Cost, and Its Currency is RegretSaving 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.225. Why You Should Forget Everything You Know About Problem SolvingMaster problem-solving with a fresh perspective by unleashing First Principle Thinking.226. How These Companies Are Using CBD Technology To Solve Sleep ReliefHave you heard about CBD, but you still aren’t sure what to make of it?227. How To Be Responsible For Your Own GrowthWe 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?228. Is Quiet Quitting a Sound Strategy?What if employees at work mentally check out? They do not become lazy, or irresponsible. Rather, they do what they are being asked to and nothing more.229. Game Theory’s Ultimate Answer to Real World Dilemmas: “Generous Tit for Tat”Game theory provides compelling insights into the power of actively pursuing co-operation over competition, even when it exacts a heavy price.230. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 6The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.231. Mindful Work: Capturing, Prioritizing and Working on Tasks EffectivelyWe owe it to ourselves to try to find a productivity approach that works for us.232. Simple Tips to Boost Your Productivity in 2021 (Part 2)Another ten productivity tips for programmers to help improve workflow and efficiency in 2021.233. Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Ageing, and Disease [Comic]Intermittent Fasting (‘IF’) might have been the biggest diet trend of 2019.234. How to Unlock 50K Views on Medium With This Winning Article TemplateThe template below has consistently brought me success; it’s an outstanding method for organizing technical articles. The simplest trick is to divide the conten235. Cutting Through the Bullshit: Embracing a Meaningful LifeI 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 me236. Get Rid of Your Imposter Syndrome!Get rid of Imposter Symdrome with those 3 tips from my personal experience.237. The Origins of The Modern Self-Improvement Industry: Protestant Roots and Capitalist Fruits"Unveiling the Surprising Origins of the Self-Development Industry: How Protestant Reformation Ideals Laid the foundations for self-help movements.238. Can an AI Chatbot Help You Develop Healthier Messaging Habits? Social media can be a dangerous place to hang out. Researchers have found that compulsive use of social media can cause a lot more than just nervousness, low self-esteem, anxiety and jealousy. In fact, a study of how social media affects our health reveals that using social networks obsessively can cause depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), impulsive disorder, problems with mental functions, loneliness, addiction, and paranoia.239. Finding my Side Hustle [Part 2]Photo by Nosiuol on Unsplash240. Coursera is Giving Out $100 Discounts For New YearsCoursera is giving our $100 discounts for New Years.241. How To Deal With Difficult PeopleHumans 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.242. The Useless Skills You're Still Learning The post argues that people should stop learning skills AI can easily perform and instead focus on uniquely human abilities like critical thinking and creativit243. Going Beyond Coding: Essential Skills for Today’s Software DevelopersYou might be good at coding, so are most other devs. How are your communication skills? Do you meet deadlines every time? Soft-skills are often overlooked244. Solutions to Remote Work Challenges for First-Time Free-Range HumansIrrespective of how common remote working has become (as of 2019, 66% of companies allow remote work and 16% of them are fully remote), some managers are still hesitant to give it a try.245. 209 Stories To Learn About Mental HealthLearn everything you need to know about Mental Health via these 209 free HackerNoon stories.246. The Strongest Force in the UniverseWhen I was a child, I used to go to my grandmother’s (nani) house every summer for two months. I loved going there - firstly, because I could play there all day long, and secondly, because my grandmother used to tell us stories every night before we went to bed.247. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 19The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P.T Barnum248. 7 Basic Rules for Better Decision-Making in BusinessEvery 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.249. How I Gave up Smoking With Apple ShortcutsDiscover how a programmer successfully quit smoking using Apple Shortcuts, automating smoke break logging and setting restrictions.250. 3 Non-Technical Qualities of a Great Software EngineerThere are many software engineer qualities that will make you stand out. Among them, these 3 are crucial for you to become a great software engineer and leave t251. What Is Fear-Based LeadershipFear of not being included, fear of not knowing, fear of status, fear of failure, fear of unknowns, fear of criticism, fear of change, fear of being an imposter can cause a leader to act in undesirable ways. Leading from fear can create a toxic culture in which people play safe, avoid mistakes and lay low in effect creating an organisation that does not grow due to mediocre performance and unrealised potential.252. Protecting Your Mental Health While WFHThe past six weeks have been challenging. As someone who thrives off social interaction and throwing ideas around in a room of people, working from home has been a huge shift for me both mentally and professionally.253. Writing Hacks: Target the 22 Most Trafficked Tag Pages on Hacker NoonTagging is the internet's indexing system. If you want to maximize the value of tags for both SEO and content distribution, here's how.254. Make Your Own Luck by Optimizing For ItLuck isn't something you get. Luck is something that happens to you.255. Letting Go of Rejection: How to Free Yourself From the Trap of Approval Live for Approval, Die from Rejection256. Don't Make These 6 Common Junior Dev Mistakes!In this article, we'll take a look at 6 of the most common mistakes junior developers make and offer advice on how to avoid them.257. If You Want To Achieve A Goal Show Up PreparedIt is important to realize that we have the ability to manufacture our own fate when we want to. - Eric Haney, Delta Force operator258. 4 Common Types of Critics, and How To Handle Their "Feedback"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?259. Learn HTML & CSS: The Best FREE Online Resources for BeginnersIf you're curious about getting started with web development, one of the things you will first have to learn is HTML & CSS, this is the base of web development and the first two inseparable tools you'll have to master260. Intelligence Isn't What You Think It IsIntelligence is not about remembering facts or doing well on tests. It’s about living a life where you can thrive.261. Reality Is a Shared Delusion — Pick a Better OneEverything you think is “realistic” about your life is just someone else’s delusion.262. Lessons I Learned About WritingAs I started writing articles for this blog for over a year now, I thought to review the lessons I learned about writing during this journey.263. How to Identify and Stick it to Decision FatigueA series of these small decisions scattered throughout our day may seem harmless in the moment, but are they really harmless?264. Understanding How Mental Models Change Your Life Discover How the Concept of Mental Models will Change your Life.265. A Guide to Practicing Self Care for ManagersManagement is a tricky job. You are required to care for other people and their growth while also feeling responsible for their emotional and mental well-being.266. You Can Be a Coding Hero Too: Do Not Fear Trying"Everybody with the right attitude can learn to code."267. Tips to Land a Job at a Top Tech CompaniesLanding a job at at Google, Apple and other similar companies in the world can seem like an impossible task. Read this guide you can land an interview in tech!268. Scaling the Dependency Autopilot; Balancing Autonomy and Collaboration Whether you’re a founder, manager or employee, there are dynamics of dependency you’re dealing with that are worth being aware of.269. You Should Be Harder on Yourself, Despite What Self Care Gurus SayThe Case For Being Harder On Yourself270. Everything You Need to Run a Meetup from HomeOver the last couple months, I've created a pretty sweet setup for running meetups -- including the IBM Developer SF Meetup -- and the ForwardJS conference series from my home. Let me show you how!271. Navigating the Dark Corners of Non-Stop LearningExplore the challenges professionals encounter in their quest for continuous learning.272. How To Improve Concentration: 2021 EditionHow to improve your focus - especially as a software developer. Book review of Deep Work by Cal Newport.273. How to Overcome the Problem of TimeWhenever you say “I don’t have time,” you are sending a message about how you prioritize and organize your own life. Stop using this phrase.274. Methods to Reduce Biased ThinkingAlthough we tend to adhere to malfunctioning heuristics, this does not give us a justification for not trying to fix our biased thinking.275. An Open Letter to Everybody Having Trouble Getting Started TodayHow to stop inactivity and just start what you want to do. The flywheel concept of getting things off the ground and the best and only time to start is now!276. Climbing the Ladder: Transition From Engineer To 'Leader'How to transition from a software engineer to a manager and a leader of a team.277. The Science of Getting Rich: PrefaceThe Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part ofHackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.278. Communication is the Key: 3 Design Concepts to Help You Improve ItCommunication is the key to success. Speaking comes naturally to many people, not effective communication. Visuals are easier to understand than words.279. A Solution To Your Mental Health Worries: "Think Big" Towards Your Future and The Rest Will FollowThe 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.280. IIT Delhi's New, Free Online AI CourseThe Indian Institutes of Technology, or IITs, are 23 premiere higher education universities, with around 16,000 students, as of 2020.281. How Leonardo da Vinci Became a Pioneer of Virtual Reality 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.282. Every Engineer Needs to Write More, Here's WhyMy perspective on writing changed once I started working full-time as a software engineer.283. Why Are Relationships at Work Important? Meet the Attachment TheoryRelationships at work are important as we are social animals - early experiences with human connection shape how we interact with others, including at work.284. What I Wish I Knew as a Junior Dev: Lessons After 11 Years of CodingI initially wrote this article as a list of lessons for beginners and junior developers on Reddit. Then it blew up with over 50 awards. Lots of heart warming messages followed.285. The Pyramid Framework Can Help You Escape an Ordinary LifeThere’s a formula that unlocks the secret sauce for creating value.286. The Only Metric That Matters in BusinessMost people pay too much attention to their profits and not enough to their cash flow. Read on to learn why cash flow is the key metric in business.287. How I Hacked My Own Body to Beat “Inflamm-aging”Just one simple step and I was better. Therefore, I invested in it and started to build up some habits from the book.288. A 4-Step Guide to Help Beginners Get Started on Coding ProjectsStarting something new is always difficult. When I working on my first coding project, I was wondering where to begin. I wondered what technologies I should use and whether I would come up with a good project idea. Today we will be going over my beginner’s guide to coding projects. I want to help you answer the same questions I asked myself when I worked on my first project. This will be especially helpful for people with little to no experience working on coding projects. If this post is helpful, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel or check out my other articles for more content like this!289. Upgrade Your Note-taking With Roam Research“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.”290. What Is the Idea of Locus of Control? Changing Your Life and Story in 10 SecondsLocus of Control, 10 Seconds to Change Your Life & Your Story291. 4 Questions to Ask When Learning New Technologyit's easy to think we understand a certain technology when in reality it's not the case. So what questions can we ask to make sure we do?292. Focus and Innovation: Insights from Steve Jobs and Pixar's Systems TeamHaving worked at Pixar in Systems, I know that Steve practiced what he preached.293. Why You Should Stop Your Reading ChallengeImage: Goodreads.com294. 10 Entrepreneurial Mindset NotesEntrepreneurial mindset: habits and beliefs to adopt and ditch, what business to start with guided exercises295. How Improving Writing Skills Can Help Software Developers SucceedI started writing because the generous community of programmers had helped me by sharing their knowledge freely over the Internet. I wanted to contribute to this incredible trend so I could be a part of something bigger than myself.296. How to Reclaim Your Freedom and Take Back Control of Your LifeA 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.297. Tech Tales for the Literary Geek: 5 Must-Read Books for the Programming BibliophileCode, Coffee, & Cognition: Unlocking New Worlds - 5 Exquisite Reads for the Tech-Infused Bibliophile 📚☕️✨298. 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Your Subconscious Mind Creates Your Reality (It's Ridiculously Powerful)Your Subconscious Mind is Ridiculously Powerful314. How to Secure Your Financial Future as a Self Employed EntrepreneurIf you're a self-employed entrepreneur, becoming financially stable should be a priority of yours. But it can be rough if you have no idea where to start. With a little bit of learning and skill, you can plot a course towards a safe financial future.315. 8 Netflix Hacks You'll Wish You'd Known When Quarantine StartedSo perhaps you’ve utilized a couple of basic Netflix hacks as of now to assist you with taking advantage of your preferred gushing stage, for example, responding to the personalization questions (found at the highest point of your landing page) to get better recommendations or killing the ‘Keep Watching?’ work. Perhaps you’ve even utilized a VPN to gain admittance to cool shows and motion pictures that are just accessible in different nations. Lesser-referred to web Netflix hacks aren’t exactly as simple to stop by, so I’ve gathered them together right here for you.316. Leaving the Spotlight: What to Do When All Eyes Are on YouExplore what it means to step out of the spotlight.317. Soft Skills: Why They Matter and How To Develop ThemSoft skills will help you become the life and the soul of the party and reach your career and professional goals318. Pocket: Organizing What You Find to ReadWhen you find something you want to view later, put it in Pocket, a social bookmarking service for storing, sharing, and discovering web bookmarks.319. Education May Be Broken, But Your Curriculum Doesn't Have to BeIf somebody can teach you, they can teach someone else (Or a computer or a robot) and replace you.320. The Secret to Finding Your Purpose Is to Stop Chasing ItPerspectives on Finding Your Purpose321. 2 Principles to Help You Achieve Your Goals And Boost Your ProductivityUsing this technique encourages you to get through those more complex tasks to access the ones you would rather spend time doing.322. This Is How Self-Integrity Can Change Your LifeSelf-Integrity Can Change Your Life323. A Conversation With Damian Philips-King: A Self-Taught Developer and CEODamian Philips-King is a self-taught software developer and entrepreneur from Barbados. Read about his journey into tech!324. 6 Books To Supercharge Your Startup Journey And Entrepreneurial SkillsThis time of the year typically involves cocktails at rooftop bars, stunning city views, vacations in quaint European countries, or relaxing on the beach with a book. While the first three may be off limits this year, reading is one pleasure we can still enjoy. 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Meet the Twins That Are Launching the First Comic-Based Learning Experience on the Market Twins are launching the first comic-based learning experience on the market - Improvement Comics - Learn key ideas about self-improvement via weekly comics.330. How to Train Your Brain: Rewiring For a Better TomorrowPerhaps we need to learn to become friends with our here and now to build better tomorrows.331. Should I Quit My Job? The Psychology of Knowing When It's Time to LeaveFeeling stuck in your job? This piece explores when to leave, how to plan your next move, and why your mindset is everything.332. How To Train Your Brain To Be More OptimisticWhen faced with adversity, most people feel indecisive, restless, and anxious about the future. It is what happens afterward that makes a difference.333. 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Alex Brogan: How to Master Difficult ConversationsDifficult conversations are a necessary evil.341. 15 Apps that Can Make You ProductiveHere, 15 amazing apps have been listed for increasing our productivity.342. 5 Important Takeaways From 9 Remote Work Productivity StudiesFor the vast majority of people in tech, one of the side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the switch to working remotely. If Twitter is anything to go by, for some, this may become a long-term reality, too.343. WTF is Deep Learning? Explanation for Non Tech People [Only Words and Pictures]Hello, there! In the next few minutes, we'll talk about a subject called Deep Learning. Have you heard about it?344. A Hacker's Awakening: Ep.01 - Being Free While Feeling Caged and Yearning for a VictoryThe following are various emails, posts, messages, and tweets I've had on social media and privately (my side, only paraphrasing their side without permission) in the last 24 hours.345. 12 Effective Communication Tips Every Software Engineer Should Imbibe How to improve your communication skills as a software engineer and increase your effectivity346. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 11The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.347. How to Win in Every NegotiationLessons in Information AsymmetryWhen I first moved to San Francisco, I didn’t have a car. Who needs a car in San Francisco? And the parking is like $350 per month so that is a hard no.348. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 8The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.349. 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It's Not A Motivation Problem That You Have (It's a Clarity Problem)Buckle up, because we're about to dive deep into the murky waters of human psychology, neuroscience, and the billion-dollar motivation industry.355. 5 Essential Steps to Thrive as an Employee and Master Your CareerWhether you’re just starting your career or have been in the workforce for years, there are always opportunities to grow and develop your skills.356. Gratitude Practices for the Hacker: Launch the Growth Mindset This is an article about the benefits of gratitude practices for hackers.357. Breaking Free from the Mundane: A 4-Week Journey to Rediscovering Joy in Life and WorkFollow my 4-week journey to break free from monotony, rediscover joy, and redefine life while balancing a 9-to-5 job.358. 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However, for those in tech they might associate agile with something else entirely. Agile methodology is a popular framework for managing software development projects. More specifically, it is a style of project management where you develop a product in short cycles (or sprints- see above image), providing flexibility for revisions as necessary. It requires constant improvement through these iterations of testing and reflection. A finished product is better than a perfect project.363. The One Word That Turns Bad Luck Into GoldUnlock 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 opportunity364. 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After all, if it’s not broken …372. 4 Steps to Deal With a Bad Day at WorkWhen 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.373. The Science of Getting: Chapter 3The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.374. Use These 11 Meta-Skills to Accelerate Your CareerZain Kahn goes over 11 meta-skills to accelerate your career. ``375. How to Create a Killer Resume for Your First IT Job376. My Journey to Becoming a Better Software Designer and What I Learned Along The WayIn October 2017, I started a two-year doctorate-level engineering program at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) that leads to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng). During the program, the trainees focus on systems architecting and designing software for software-intensive systems through courses and projects for real-world clients.377. 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These emotions will inspire urgent need in you for self-improvement.397. The Great Resignation: Why 80% of Tech Employees are Seeking Alternative Employment A survey from the professional social network Blind, tech employees are looking to make a change within 3-months, Indicating a persisting “Great Resignation"398. 5 Emotionally Intelligent Habits For Handling Frustrating Situations In The WorkplaceBy engaging in a growth mindset, you can move from complaining about frustration to finding a solution. You have the power to choose your mindset.399. The True Guide to Omniscience And Why Everyone Lies to You About KnowledgeStop memorizing. Learn the 3 steps to see the repeating patterns across all fields to gain real-time knowledge and become impossible to confuse.400. Inspiration On Command: 5 Easy Steps to Never Wait for Creativity AgainProfessionals approach creativity differently. They don’t wait for inspiration to strike—they schedule it.401. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 1The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money, by PT Barnum, is part of the HackerNoon Books series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!402. How to Teach Yourself to Code? Sleep Less, Learn MoreThis post will walk you through how to be productive and improve your skillset403. Balance Is Killing Your Ambition: How to Become World ClassWhy Work-life balance is BS, and how to become world class.404. Build a Second Brain and Conquer Your Cluttered Mind 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?405. 3 Skills You Need to be a Great Software Engineer Besides CodingWhen asked about their talent stack, most software developers reply with "writes code". To be a successful developer you need so much more than that.406. Write A Letter Your Future Self Will Thank You For Four reasons to write a letter to your future self, plus the biggest work-life balance lessons I'll be taking note of for mine.407. The Science of Getting: Chapter 1The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part ofHackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series . The table of Links for this book can be found here.408. How to Code for Decades and NOT be a MillionaireOpportunities for making LOTS of money will present themselves over the years of a tech career.409. 3 Questions That Can Help You To Generate Great Startup IdeasIs there a repeatable process for coming up with new and good startup ideas? In this post, we distill insights from great founders and technologists, like Eric Yuan of Zoom, Marc Andreesen, Ben Horowitz, etc and share three simple questions you can ask yourself to generate startup ideas worth pursuing.410. 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Don't Panic, Just Make a Plan to Learn to CodeIf you are a beginner and trying to learn how to code during the situation we are currently living in, and have no idea where to start let me share with you how I have been doing it.416. The 3 Things Preventing You From Living a Life You Can Be Proud OfA recent study discovered that a staggering 76% of individuals on their deathbeds regretted not living up to their full potential.417. The Science of Getting: Chapter 2The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.418. Don't Let Dictionaries Keep You Stuck: Understand and Conquer the World with RedefyneDictionary definitions can be tricky—they don’t always tell us how to apply words in real life. That's why I created Redefyne.419. How to Build Your Financial Intelligence Like Men on Forbes’ Billionaire ListFinancial intelligence that’ll put you on Forbes’ billionaire list.420. Letting Go And Owning Up: Strategies For Learning From MistakesWe 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.421. Most of MOZ Academy Curriculum Available For Free Until May 31, 2020Moz, the SEO tool-set maker, is giving a 100% discount on almost all of the courses on its academy's site - with the exception of SEO Essentials Certification, that is.422. The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Simple TermsThe Dunning-Kruger effect is a phenomenon in which unskilled individuals overestimate their abilities while skilled individuals may underestimate their abilitie423. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 2The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P.T Barnum424. Apply These 3 Secret Techniques To Be Amazing At EverythingPhoto by Guillaume de Germain, Unsplash425. I'm a Self Taught Developer, and I Feel Stuck!Let's dive in to some of the common mistakes in your early self-taught dev career, steps on how to avoid them, and what you should be doing instead.426. How to Make AI Your MentorGoal setting tips and action plans input for ChatGPT427. What I Have Learned About ReadingWe all have our peculiar reading tastes that we don’t need to defend — de gustibus.428. How To Create Personal Breakthroughs By Mastering EI: Interview With Matt KurshA recent nationwide survey aiming to better understand the “before and after” of emotions in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic has found that people’s #1 emotion now is anxiety, and before the outbreak, the #1 emotion was calm.429. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 9The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P.T Barnum430. It is Cheaper to Grow than to Die Investing in growth beats the cost of stagnation. Embrace self-improvement and innovation to secure long-term success in a fast-paced world.431. An Interview With Mathew J PhillipsMatthew J Phillips is an entrepreneur from South Wales, U.K, and the creator of the Organic Client's program. Matthew has achieved feats such as closing multiple 4-figure clients weekly for his coaching business. He's also helped other coaches, consultants and mentors do the same.432. To Succeed as a Developer, You Need to Shift Your Mindset Essential mindset shift for developers: adopt a growth mindset, learn from advice, and contribute to the community for lasting success433. 4 iPhone Screen Modification Strategies to Improve Focus and ProductivityIn contrast, an organized, visually appealing screen with clear accents aligned with your needs will support your mental sharpness and promote your performance.434. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 20The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P.T Barnum435. 4 Features to Look for in Online Education PlatformsEducational platforms to learn how to code SQL, python, JS, etc are numerous and tailored to several different crowds like web developers and data scientists. Unfortunately, not every student and user knows what to look for in a platform and many companies will quickly take your money and provide little in return. Best features can range anywhere from peer feedback and troubleshooting guides to hands-on integrated development environments (IDEs) that match tools you’d use in industry.436. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Chapter 18The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P.T Barnum437. I Switched To SEO After 20 Years As a Journalist: Here's What I've LearnedTechnology and all digital marketing tools available today have changed my entire professional career.438. How to Set and Attain Realistic GoalsLearn the pitfalls of unrealistic goals and explore a strategic approach to setting and attaining objectives.439. Emancipation Starts in the KitchenWhat is the link between industrial/organizational psychology and modern kitchen layouts? It all started with Lillian Gilbreth.440. Bet on Yourself: The Expected Value Is Higher Than You ThinkStop treating risk like loss. Most downsides are capped and survivable; the upside is uncapped—and the cost of never trying compounds into regret.441. Self Study Helps Law School Graduate Become a Software Engineer at AmazonA change of heart and access to a repository of information prompted a law school graduate to purse a career as a programmer.442. Get Rid Of Your Self-Imposed Restrictions: An App Review of FreedomWant to improve your focus so you can get more done? Stop relying on self-discipline and use the Freedom app instead.443. 10 Ideas to Create a Daily Writing HabitThis writing discusses ways to reduce barriers to creating a daily writing habit.444. Why Not Be Authentic on Social Media?Accepting that we will select what we choose to represent may be an option, and this is, to some extent, a performance.445. Why I Prefer Silence More Than Blah BlahSilence is a word that is most often overlooked for its effects in any situation.446. Passion is a Paradox Discover the empowering truth behind cultivating passion: it’s not the spark that precedes success but the flame that arises from mastery and experience.447. Here's My Exact AI Prompt to Audit Any Professional Profile on the Internet — Including Your OwnA new tool lets you audit your LinkedIn profile using AI and brutal honesty.448. It's Time to Break Free From the End of History IllusionThe End of History Illusion is holding you back, and it's time you broke free from it and started investing in your future self.449. 4 Ways to Elevate Each Other's Work as Women In TechRise in women entrepreneurship has been quite vivid in the past few years as we keep establishing organizations and move on to own an empire. While many have achieved success in establishing their identity as a founder, many others are struggling to get known to the world.450. 8 Mac Hacks You Can Use to Stop Wasting Your Machine's Time Photo by Bram Naus on Unsplash451. A Call To Action: Let's Not Waste The Opportunity Coronavirus Offers UsHalf of the world is in quarantine due to the corona-virus outbreak, and most of the people have no clue how to use this time for developing new skills.452. The Red Queen Effect: Stop Running Faster, Start Thinking SmarterThe Red Queen Effect: Thriving in a fast-paced world. Insights on adaptation, innovation, and growth in business & life.453. How to Start an Attention Diet: The Mindful Elimination of Distractions Attention diets are a new way of managing the stimulus we receive throughout the day. By controlling what we focus on, we can improve our mental health.454. The Value of Assertiveness in the Workplace: An Interview with, DMO, Julia DoroninaJulia 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.455. Don't Believe the Hype: Why Standard Measures of Success Are Bullsh*tRecognizing the influence of capitalism on your perceptions of value, worth, and success is an essential step in taking control of your own narrative.456. Life’s Ultimate Hack is Embracing Your Inner Childlike LunaticLet'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.457. Can Video Games Replace Cramming?Can we learn through video games? Can eLearning games completely replace textbooks? What makes us have fun?458. When Buddhism's Nonattachment Overlaps Stoicism's Dichotomy of ControlPractising nonattachment is not giving up on aspirations or desires but realizing that it would be wise to drop the attachment to our thoughts on the outcome.459. You Don’t Need a 5AM Routine. You Need to Put Your Phone Down and Sleep.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.460. How to Maximize What You Love by Minimizing What You HateLast 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.461. How Tech Helped This Entrepreneur Reshape The Music IndustryWhat a year 2020 has been! We have endured a deadly pandemic, a failing global market, and a series of civil unrests unlike any we’ve ever seen before. And as we draw closer to the end of the year, a lot of individuals have adapted to the new normal.462. 7 Ways To Be Better At Working From Home We are dealing with difficult times during this pandemic. About 20% of entire the Earth's population is stuck-at-home due to Coronavirus. Only a lucky few are able to work-from-home. Rest are either being laid off or are put on unpaid leave for months.463. Consistency as a Moat: How to Write More by Prioritizing your WeaknessesThe best way to optimise consistency is to prioritize the things which you're worse at, or where you can have improvement.464. How to Lead More Productive MeetingsWhen it comes to scheduling meetings, I am a firm believer in Maker’s schedule vs Manager’s schedule. In his essay, Paul Graham touches upon the topic of optimizing the number of meetings. In this article, I would like to talk about another related aspect of meetings, i.e. how to optimize the meetings themselves by establishing good meeting etiquettes.465. A week from the succeeding Saturday, Mr. Skinner did not come down to the office"Exactly, Bill. Now, I've simply got to have that vase. If I had discovered it yesterday I wouldn't be asking you to get it for me today, Bill."466. How Regular Writing Practice Can Make You A Pro in ProgrammingI’ve been coding professionally for around 5 years now and I’ve continued to work on my writing for more or less the same amount of time, although in a much smaller capacity. In this time, I’ve learnt to see some key similarities between the two crafts. Despite how different the two fields seem on the surface, I truly believe that working on my writing skills continues to have a spill over effect on my how I think about code as well.467. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 5The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.468. The 5 Dysfunctions of a LeaderThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team469. Chance Favors the Prepared Mind: Luck vs Merit in Product ManagementIs 10x product success merely arbitrary luck or based on merit? It’s a question that can torture even the most rational-minded product managers. But which should you focus on when victory is on the line?470. Unlocking Your Hidden Potential: 5 Practices to Reach Your Peak PerformanceUnlock your hidden potential with these 5 transformative practices to reach peak performance and achieve your goals.471. Leaders Don’t Just Solve Problems; They Make Them TooOne 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.472. Understanding the Anatomy of a Habit: How to Make or Break ItOver time, habits will compound into excellent or disastrous answers to our daily entropy.473. How Writing Can Help Developers SucceedRecently 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...474. Shoshin: How To Foster This Zen Concept In Companies and Personal DevelopmentShoshin is a Zen concept that companies, science researchers or regular people can practice for a better mindset.475. 3 Ways to Win the Negotiation for What You Want From Your Next JobIf you are tech worker right now, you are in demand. If you are considering moving on to another position, you are going to want to prepare. Of course, you need to burnish your resume and reach out to your LinkedIn network for endorsements. Such things are a given, but if you really want to be a TOUGH negotiator, then certain things must be so. Get your ducks in a row.476. Why Reading Self-Help Books Is a Total Waste Of Time!Here’s a ‘secret’: If a self-help book makes you think it has a magic pill for success, approach it with extreme caution!477. How To Prepare Yourself For a Marathon [Part One]This Slack discussion by Arthur, David, Richard, Anna Bleker, Natasha and Linh occurred in hackernoon's official #slogging-beta channel, and has been edited for readability.478. Burnout - This is definitely NOT fineSometimes 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.479. 5 Important Things We Should Stop Neglecting When HiringThe peril of vague job descriptions480. How I Solved One-Third of My Problems By Fixing This One HabitYour brain stays awake at night because it doesn’t feel like you’ve done enough.481. “When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself”. ― Earl NightingaleThink of the countless times you labeled someone at work as “lazy, boring, incompetent, stupid, irritating, biased, reckless, rude…”482. How Saying the Word NO Can Change Your Business ForeverWhen 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.483. Here's Why It Is What It IsGood things aren’t as good as you think, and bad things are not as bad as you believe.484. The Hacker in the Second Renaissance“It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating”, Oscar Wilde.485. The Unified Principles of Methodologies and the Illusion of DifferencesThis article aims to explore the philosophical foundations that bind various methodologies to show that their variations serve to perpetuate the idea of novelty486. 85 Stories To Learn About Productivity HacksLearn everything you need to know about Productivity Hacks via these 85 free HackerNoon stories.487. Know Yourself: The First Step to SuccessSelf-knowledge serves as a personal roadmap, guiding your decisions, actions, and ultimately, your success.488. Internal Inspiration: The Counterforce to External StimulationReflections on developing sustainable sources of inspiration for yourself and people around you.489. I Asked 100 People What They Learned From Lockdown: Here's What They SaidI asked 100 people on reddit what fundamental lessons they learned as a result of quarantine, hopefully you can get some insight on how other people have been490. Why the College You Go to Doesn’t Matter This article is about a thorny issue in tech--compensation. Websites like Blind, Paysa, and levels.fyi have revealed numerous issues with how people in tech are paid, with the gender pay gap being the most well known. Employers are cagey about disclosing their reasons behind deciding how much employees get paid, and they encourage their workers to treat salary as a taboo subject that mustn’t be broached. This behavior helps the employers’ bottom line by keeping wages depressed.491. Why Solo Developers Should Never Take the Easy RouteThis story is my own take on why working solo shouldn't mean you take the easy route as a developer. Sometimes you've got to force yourself to do things to become better at what you do.492. Entrepreneur, Hack Your Mindset and Believe in YourselfThis is an article about how to improve your mindset for continuous success.493. 'You are a Scientist in Your Own Lab': How to Set Your GoalsEveryone likes to achieve success at work, but very few take the time to define what “success” means to them.494. A Framework For Deciding If It's Time To Quit Your Tech Job For A New OneYou have chosen a career in tech. You know it is going to be a constant chore to keep up with change. However, riding the tech learning cycle is not the HARDEST thing to do while managing your career. The hardest thing is knowing when to LEAVE the job you worked so hard to land. Use the “2 out of 3 ain’t bad” rule to help you manage your career in technology.495. Why Homo Sapiens Are Addicted to Self-Reflections: A Spotify Wrapped IntrospectiveSpotify Wrapped is a year-end report that turns your music habits into a shiny, shareable year- end report. It’s a marketing masterstroke.496. 3 Things Coding And Prose Writing Have In Common According To Cory HouseDoes your code read like a book?497. Automation: Figuring It Out is Just Like Doing a PuzzleWhen you're wondering if something can be automated or not, a way of looking at the situation is like a puzzle.498. How to Command Attention with Your WritingYou already know there are a variety of theories on how to seize people's attention.499. The Subtle Art of InfluenceExplore an intuitive experience-based article on the subtle art of influence.500. The Eternal Battle of Collectivism vs IndividualismThis entry to my ever-growing repertoire of online nonsense bears many interconnected and equally-as-good titles:Thank you for checking out the 500 most read blog posts about Self Improvement on HackerNoon.Visit the /Learn Repo to find the most read blog posts about any technology.