#010 Overthinking – The tendency to think for too long
I constantly face the challenge of overthinking whenever I tackle new projects: I tend to examine as many solution options as possible beforehand, hoping to have chosen the optimal path in retrospect. I want to be able to pat myself on the back afterward and say, “You solved that perfectly.” The catch is that this approach inevitably leads me to select the slowest route. I will share my solutions to this problem.
#009 Happy and meaningful life
So far, we've examined efficiency and effectiveness in the contexts of learning, job hunting, and meetings, and we've determined that we need a clear vision or North Star to make sense of our actions. My answer to this is the pursuit of a happy and meaningful life. Let's dive into it.
#008 A productivity guide
I'll guide you through the jungle of productivity recommendations, focusing on the three core aspects: priorities, focus, and consistency. Let's get started!
#007 A meeting rarely comes alone
Meetings are essential. That's fine if they're good, but what does that mean? My experiences and approaches.
#006 The importance of values and skills in job interviews
The pitfalls of the job interview – my thoughts on the job interview and its facets, with a focus on values and cheat sheets for the question-and-answer game.
#005 Relation of learning and soft skills
From education to error culture to learning methods, here are my thoughts on these subjects and the role of soft skills within.
#004 Fitness and reading as a perfect combination
My insights into why I think fitness and reading go together so well. Additionally, find the conclusion of my series, with the explanations of books 16 to 20. And a preview of the topic that will dominate the upcoming newsletters.
#003 Experiment with annual motto
I'm sharing my annual motto for 2025 and continuing my book challenge reflections.
#002 Book Challenge No. 6 to 10
This newsletter is also the last one of this year. The world is turning fast. Time to slow down and find time for some new books. You will read about my reasons for choosing books 6 to 10 from my Book Challenge and get an insight into two new podcast episodes and the best-of-link collection. Hopefully, this will provide you with some reading stuff to relax.
#001 Pilot
Join me on my new blog journey as I explore tech, books, and software development insights!
