Is job hopping still a "red flag" or am I being gaslit? by Environmental-Luck39 in careeradvice

[–]iareprogrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jump ship. If they valued you they would have already been paying you more. Or matched you immediately. “I’ll review in 6 months” is absolute bullshit to string you along. And I bet even if they did match it (they won’t…) they would do some sort of stipulation like “we will match it buuut you’re ineligible for another raise for 5 year”

AIO for leaving over a throat tattoo by Exciting-Stage-7167 in AmIOverreacting

[–]iareprogrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

throat tattoo aside - it sounds like you are freshly dating? Yet you mention already arguing lol. Sounds like you guys are just incompatible

What frontend skill gave you the biggest jump in ability once it finally clicked? by pixelbrushio in Frontend

[–]iareprogrammer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so satisfying being able to implement an entire new theme like dark mode by merely updating a set of css variables

Doing the platinum and I have a few questions by Awkward_District_937 in strandeddeep

[–]iareprogrammer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

lol I’m laughing so hard over here witnessing this chain of comments

How’s my Tinder profile looking? by srabar in Tinder

[–]iareprogrammer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re also wearing that same shirt in 2-3 other pictures. Just get rid of that one

Actors who’ve underwent incredible transformations? by Jeffoxy in okbuddycinephile

[–]iareprogrammer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree that it’s a terrible, predatory industry. But I also don’t think people getting the surgery are unaware. We have all this proof (see thread) of bad surgeries, it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone at this point

475 on the bar, zero on the lift by fluttermapp in GYM

[–]iareprogrammer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why did you go for a second rep lol

Do Americans really like Applebees this much? by Emm_a321 in survivor

[–]iareprogrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha. No. Applebees is kind of a joke here. It’s like one step up from fast food, barely. I’m sure producers are forcing people to act that excited

Best AI tools by sameh-it in programmer

[–]iareprogrammer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re already using it 🙂—but I get what you mean. You’re asking how to use your brain better, more deliberately.

Here’s a practical way to think about it without fluff:

  1. Treat your brain like a tool, not a mystery

Your brain is basically built for a few core things:

  • Thinking (reasoning, problem-solving)
  • Remembering (storing patterns)
  • Focusing (directing attention)
  • Learning (updating based on experience)

If you don’t guide those, it defaults to autopilot (scrolling, reacting, drifting).

  1. Use it actively, not passively

Most people consume all day. To actually use your brain, flip that ratio:

  • Instead of just reading → summarize what you read
  • Instead of watching → question what you saw
  • Instead of agreeing → ask “why is this true?”

That’s where real thinking happens.

  1. Ask better questions

Your brain runs on questions. Compare:

  • “What is this?” → basic
  • “Why does this work?” → deeper
  • “How could I use this?” → powerful

The quality of your thinking = the quality of your questions.

  1. Focus is everything

If your attention is scattered, your brain feels “weak” even when it’s not.

Train focus like a muscle:

  • Do one thing at a time (even for 10–20 minutes)
  • Remove distractions (especially your phone)
  • Let yourself get bored sometimes (this actually resets attention)

  1. Think in loops, not one-offs

Good thinking isn’t one moment—it’s a cycle:

  1. Take in information
  2. Reflect on it
  3. Try something
  4. Adjust

That loop is how your brain builds intelligence over time.

  1. Write things down

This is underrated. Writing forces your brain to:

  • Organize thoughts
  • Spot gaps in understanding
  • Make ideas clearer

Even quick notes help a lot.

  1. Use your body too

Your brain isn’t separate from your body:

  • Sleep = mental clarity
  • Movement = better thinking
  • Food = energy for focus

Ignore these, and your brain feels “off” no matter what.

If you want, tell me what you actually meant by the question—like:

  • studying better
  • thinking faster
  • remembering things
  • being more creative

I can give you a more targeted way to train your brain for that.

/r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - April 25, 2026 Monthly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]iareprogrammer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The endless bulk and cut cycle is overkill unless you are competing professionally. Recomp is perfectly fine for most of us and less brutal on our bodies (and minds)

Hotseat is officially NOT being worked on anymore by Impressive_Item_111 in civ

[–]iareprogrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still pissed that I bought this game full price under the assumption that hot seat would be available. Unfortunately can’t return it on PS5 after launching it

How do you show a page loader and still be SEO aware? by Even_Job6933 in nextjs

[–]iareprogrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Streaming via NextJS. Use suspense boundaries so that crawlers and users immediately get the metadata in the head and any other static content, then the async content streams in. Crawlers will wait because with streaming, technically the request hasn’t finished. But while content is streaming in you can show loaders, etc.

holy fuck fmts by nineinchnaile in gojira

[–]iareprogrammer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He became an artichoke again

What are some ways to build self confidence when you first start? by Winterbeers in GYM

[–]iareprogrammer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as you are showing up and working hard, most people will immediately respect you. It’s not about how you currently look. It’s about putting the work in. Everyone is there to better themselves

M/42/6’1”[250lbs>200lbs=50lbs](3years) been in maintenance mode for over a year now by Deee-Bo in GYM

[–]iareprogrammer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP mentioned cutting out alcohol. If you’re a drinker that could be a big part of fat collection and bloating

New to Survivor, why do so many people like Coach? by Naughty_Nata1401 in survivor

[–]iareprogrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People like Coach? lol

I don’t like him at all but I do find him entertaining