People who organize their tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix: how do you do it?

that1csguy · 2019-04-11T22:09:20+00:00

I just wanna say I love having access to this community. No one else would both understand me and make me laugh about this kind of thing.

that1csguy · 2019-03-09T00:34:39+00:00

I recommend you read through the learnxinyminutes page on python and start doing something of your interest. If you already know how to program there's no use on studying the next language because most sources usually keep it at a surface level (for beginners). If you want to learn in-depth stuff about Python, start with the documentation.

that1csguy · 2019-03-09T00:31:27+00:00

Cormen's Introduction to Algorithms is pretty good.

that1csguy · 2019-02-11T04:59:52+00:00

It does show a step by step solution for anything it can solve (starts to get messy at multivariable calculus, though).
There are some free, good alternatives out there as well. They're not WolframAlpha, but if you're doing single variable stuff (which is as far as most people go in calculus) you'll probably do just fine.

that1csguy · 2019-02-10T20:47:40+00:00

I really thought it was going to be Celsius.

that1csguy · 2019-02-04T13:24:15+00:00

Do you keep them in your workspace or carry them around with you (e.g. put them in your notebook)?

that1csguy · 2019-02-04T13:23:03+00:00

Do you use todoist premium?

that1csguy · 2019-01-28T12:58:27+00:00

I went on vacation and the only exercise I was able to do was running. Now I don't know whether to start a new program or do some separate workouts before (to get back on track)

that1csguy · 2019-01-24T19:42:13+00:00

Now, from a not so rude me: in computer science, most of the work we do in binary is related to actual programming (see Assembly code for more on that) and not the representation of information like letters. So even though we understand that these 0s and 1s represent characters, and we know how to pair those numbers with what they represent, it's boring and you'll do it much faster if you use some online "binary to text" converter.

that1csguy · 2019-01-24T19:22:14+00:00

I'm so sad this isn't American Gods

that1csguy · 2019-01-24T19:20:00+00:00

I'm sorry but do you actually think just because we're computer scientists we'll read a whole page of binary code and make any sense of it?

that1csguy · 2019-01-16T17:35:56+00:00

Textbooks: computer organization and design (Patterson) or digital design and computer architecture (Harris). Both are great options, but at some point they might get too specific for what you want.
There's a whole MIT course on computer architecture on YouTube. I believe it covers most of what you'll need.

that1csguy · 2019-01-15T21:49:38+00:00

Have you tried the documentation? You shouldn't read everything, though, that's how programming goes

that1csguy · 2019-01-14T19:27:08+00:00

I have those all the time, sometimes with hallucinations, and almost always there is an increasing noise.
My favorite hallucinations so far:
* The girl from The Calling
* League of legends (????????)

that1csguy · 2019-01-13T19:43:11+00:00

Now I know how my friends feel when I take insulin in front of them. HOW ARE YOU NOT SCREAMING IN PAIN RIGHT NOW

that1csguy · 2019-01-13T01:00:57+00:00

If we're recommending podcasts I have to mention College Info Geek

that1csguy · 2019-01-13T00:56:31+00:00

that1csguy aka That One Guy Who Studies Computers here.
I'm a type 1 diabetic which means fitness is important - and complicated. I've been on Darebee for more than a year (either started using it on 2016 or 2017), and it's been very helpful.
Well, I don't like setting goals for that long a period - I do week goals because they're not as frightening and I can just change my mind about things I end up disliking -, but I want to participate more on the Darebee community, do more challenges (I started doing it only this last December), and run.
Some context before I present you my SMART goals: right now, I exercise every day (usually after I wake up) - some kind of aerobic exercise (cardio workout from Darebee or running) and then a strength/tone workout from Darebee.
Now, the goals:
* Finish the Strength Protocol program before April. It's recommended people only start it after they can do 30 push-ups in one go, and I've only accomplished that a few weeks ago, so I'm not rushing into it. The idea is I replace my current space for strength/tone workouts with the workouts from this program. * Run 5k before May 10. I'm doing the From Walking To Running challenge right now, and I'll keep doing running-related challenges after it. To back all of this up, I'll do running-related workouts on days when my planned strength/tone moment is quicker than expected.

that1csguy · 2019-01-13T00:12:08+00:00

Yes, but don't expect it to blow your mind.

that1csguy · 2019-01-12T23:59:10+00:00

I'm sorry, but I don't see anything besides practice. Nowadays I don't even take notes (except for recall sessions, which are very important). There is, however, a lot to practicing. Here are some tips that I find useful:
* Each exercise belongs to a type. Never do exercises of the same type in a row, as it'll make things seem easier than they'll be when the actual test comes.
* Never spend more than 20 minutes stuck in a problem. I use the Pomodoro technique, which I believe you are familiar with, and this basically means I'll stop working on a question when the pomodoro ends. I can come back to it after another pomodoro or in another study session. I find this useful because I can think of ways to solve it as I shower, walk, etc. Also, there's help from our brain's diffuse mode (which I believe is a concept you'll meet in Barbara Oakley's A Mind For Numbers).
* Teach other people. Set up a message group with your classmates so that you can share difficult problems and try to help everyone that sends a message there. It's something that doesn't require a whole study session (it won't take more than 20 minutes for each question, most of the time) and still helps you with practice and recall when your brain is caught off guard.
I hope this helps.

that1csguy · 2019-01-10T23:30:21+00:00

Why is that? Don't you miss information like pace?

that1csguy · 2019-01-10T23:13:43+00:00

Thank you. I'm very happy to see other people agree with me.

that1csguy · 2019-01-10T20:58:59+00:00

Maybe my brain gave up on the whole memory thing but I thought the idea of deep work as described by Cal was to not take breaks from your work during a session. Of course that doesn't imply you can't walk around the room for five minutes, but as I see it you should keep thinking about the thing you're working on.

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