A: Do the thing you feel you're suppose to do, and not the thing that you're currently doing.
It really is that simple. While you have spent the time writing about how not to be mentally lazy and reading comments on possible answers, you've could've
- knocked out a chapter or two in a certification book
- built that module you've pushed aside
- pursue working on a weakness that you feel is holding you back
Fortunately/unfortunately, the onus falls on you to reach your goals (whatever it may be). So, just do it!
My Dad and I watched 'Hidden Figures' a couple of weekends ago. Its such a great movie. To think that this one person was able to do that floored me.
I told my Dad how lucky we are to be born with various abilities that we then nurture and develop. The sky's the limit when we do the things we were "born" to do.
This lady's mind was really meant to doing such calculations. So good!
I'm not sure if she wanted that attention, but she deserved it. I'm sure, being 97 years old and now getting famous isn't that bad. I can't imagine people taking too many photographs and interviews of here.
It's a great movie. I read a bit about her afterwards. One cool thing is that some of the parts that I assumed were made up by Hollywood to heighten the drama (like Neil Armstrong say "I'm not launching unless she does the calculations") weren't fabricated. That actually happened
i also enjoyed the movie, but there was a bit too much creative license applied to push an agenda (for my taste). for something based on a real person and real events, bending the truth for dramatic effect does not sit well with me.
I don't think there is such a social contract. As far as I can tell, the only two things Bohemian Rhapsody got right was a) Freddie Mercury was gay, and b) Queen played at Live Aid. One of the villains in the Titanic movie in real life was a hero.
i encourage the downvoters to actually read the wiki entry. some of the central points of drama revolve around an atmosphere and conditions that did not exist at nasa when these events took place. e.g.
"I didn't feel the segregation at NASA, because everybody there was doing research. You had a mission and you worked on it, and it was important to you to do your job ... and play bridge at lunch. I didn't feel any segregation. I knew it was there, but I didn't feel it."
the primary character clearly states that there was no feeling of segregation, yet the movie centrally revolves around her direct experience of blatant, overt racisim.
imo, the story is amazing/inspirational on its own without this intentional misrepresentation.
Your conclusion is wrong - she admits in the quote you referenced that segregation was there. She does not say it didn't affect her, she says she didn't feel it (as in let it affect her own behavior, cloud her mind, react to it, etc).
To my recollection (I could be wrong it's been years), the movie didn't focus on her feelings about segregation, it focused on the actual segregation and the effects of that segregation on her daily life (i.e. obstacles that would have been in her way), which is distinctly different from her feelings about said segregation and obstacles...which is what she's referring to in the quote.
The book actually touches on this:
"She knew just as well as any other black person the tax levied upon them because of their color. But she didn’t feel it in the same way. She wished it away, willed it out of existence inasmuch as her daily life was concerned.”
MANY members of different marginalized groups deliberately choose this outlook as a method of self preservation in an attempt to minimize the very real emotional, physical, and spiritual toll created by these -isms. Quite a bit of research on the topic if it's something that interests you. But their choice not to acknowledge the source of these obstacles (i.e. racism) doesn't mean it's not there and it doesn't mean there aren't significant challenges...
I know, for me, when dating either I cannot think of things to say, or the date couldn't think of things to say. When you're on your computer (or phone) you have tons of time to get things moving.
I have a lot of ideas now from the one you stemmed. Maybe I'll be the one who builds this. I am in the middle of another site, but this would be fun to try as well. If it every turns into something, I'll make sure to look you up and thank you .
I've been a fan of CTWC for the past 4 years. Jonas is amazing and can explain his strategies very well.
My eyes lights up when a new CTWC video is published on YouTube.
I find the competition engaging. Its insane how compelling falling blocks can be. But that's thanks to the great community and commentators.
Seeing the sudden rise of Joseph (as well as the other competitors) just makes me so happy.
I've never really played Tetris although I grew up with it (I'm 35 years old now). Even now, I've never would have came up with those elite strategies to win this game.
But, now seeing these guys push the boundary of what can be done has me itching to learn this game. Who knows, maybe next year I'll be able to compete. I'd definitely like to see it live next year.
You know, I've heard about the Liskov substitution principle but have never really equated it with anyone (especially living). Its nice to see that some pioneers in our field is still alive and well.
After seeing the iPhone11 Pro, Pixel 4, and the Mate 30 Pro I have to say that the Mate 30 implemented the 3 camera the best. Its less of an eyesore being in the center of the device instead of the top left corner.
Also, the bezel around it makes it look like a device that's a phone and a camera instead of "hiding the fact" that its a phone that happens to have photo capabilities. I really like the design.
Too bad for the lack of Android/Google apps, for I would have considered getting one.
I somewhat agree. Yes, the back isn't that noticeable when actually using it. But its noticeable now. Even to the point where people I know who loves their iPhones say that its "ugly".
Apple is not known to make "ugly" devices. Their devices are practical and engineered thoughtfully.
Having the camera in the top left corner as opposed to the center seems like a mistake to me. Especially since they are promoting the camera to be a significant upgrade. Put it front and center!
Apple's history on device (at least with Jobs) always was have a fully functional revolutionary machine that was easy to use and beautiful inside and out. They've been that way since the Macintosh. The look was much user-friendly and approachable. They even signed the inside of the box as if they are presenting a piece of art. Even the font-face they introduced was to promote artistry in the technical world.
My point is, the iPhone 11 is an amazing device, but the look of their biggest new feature, the cameras, does not fit well with their history of artistic prowess. Steve Jobs would have never OKed this design placement.
That's what I thought too but with the advent of ultra-wide angle lenses on more and more phones, I definitely noticing more spoiled pictures if I use a volume button as shutter on phones with corner lenses than phones with center lenses.
On the bright side, the people who work for Chick-fil-A have at least one known, consistent day off each and every week. For most of you who have not worked a job outside of tech, that's a pretty big deal.
Oh, I agree. My sister works in the fast-food industry. She never knows what days she have off. Its horrible. Chick-fil-A is doing something right here.
A: Do the thing you feel you're suppose to do, and not the thing that you're currently doing.
It really is that simple. While you have spent the time writing about how not to be mentally lazy and reading comments on possible answers, you've could've - knocked out a chapter or two in a certification book - built that module you've pushed aside - pursue working on a weakness that you feel is holding you back
Fortunately/unfortunately, the onus falls on you to reach your goals (whatever it may be). So, just do it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsQAXx_ao0