Being a developer: What the heck am I doing?
summary
A personal framework maps six levels of multitasking from single job to full startup overload, with concrete red flags like sleeping on a bench after 50 hours awake and outsourcing tasks to a freelancer until focus breaks. Quick fixes include taking five days off, applying a 20/80 rule to ship 80% with 20% effort, batching tiny errands as a reward system, adding daily walks to clear the mind, and cutting obligations that consistently derail delivery.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction and multitasking
- 1:08Levels of developer multitasking
- 3:38Extreme multitasking consequences
- 6:26Losing track of time and sanity
- 7:08Quick fixes for burnout
- 8:13The 20/80 productivity rule
- 9:20Choosing projects wisely
- 10:46Motivation and rewarding systems
- 11:54Learning from mistakes
- 12:56Work-life balance tips
- 14:03Recognizing personal red flags
- 15:08Conclusion and Q&A
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