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3 Tips on How Crossfit Newbies Can Overcome Intimidation and Build Confidence

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Community
  1. CrossFit can be intimidating at first, but don't let that stop you from trying. Once you get past the initial fear, you may end up loving it.
  2. In CrossFit, it's important to swallow your pride and keep pushing forward, regardless of your fitness level. Progress is what makes the journey exciting.
  3. Utilize the support of coaches in CrossFit classes to learn proper techniques. Don't hesitate to ask questions and seek guidance, as that's what they're there for.

Why Your Grandma Should Be Doing CrossFit

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Community
  1. CrossFit can help seniors improve longevity by focusing on strength training, high-intensity interval training, balance, mobility, healthy eating, and quality sleep.
  2. CrossFit is modifiable and scalable, making it accessible for people of different fitness levels, including seniors.
  3. CrossFit offers a high-quality community that provides motivation, accountability, and consistency, contributing to happier and healthier lives for seniors.

Fragments, Chapter 18, pp.375-382 - Reading Club posting 67

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. The narrative discussed Gurdjieff's journey during times of warfare and epidemics, touching on the enneagram study, events in Russia, and G.'s opening of an Institute in Tiflis.
  2. The importance of seeking practical solutions during tumultuous times was highlighted, with a personal account of aiming to leave Russia for London due to the unstable political climate.
  3. Personal growth and self-discovery through work on oneself were emphasized, indicating a transformation towards feeling a 'strange confidence' and recognizing a change in one's inner self.

Fragments, Chapter 13, pp.266-271 - Reading Club posting 48

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. Gurdjieff defined people's chief feature and emphasized the importance of recognizing it to work towards self-improvement.
  2. Gurdjieff highlighted the need to make a serious commitment to personal growth, warning against a half-hearted approach to inner work.
  3. Gurdjieff underscored the challenges of returning to a path of self-discovery once someone has strayed, emphasizing the importance of voluntary effort without external persuasion.
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Code BEAM America 2022

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 28 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Code BEAM America 2022 had great content and keynotes.
  2. The event featured talks by various speakers covering topics like formal reasoning, Erlang, and Elixir.
  3. Advent of Code 2022 is starting on December 1st, and discussions can be followed on Elixir and Erlang forums.

Do Not Research: Group Show

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Community
  1. Exhibition featuring a variety of physical artwork by 41 artists and community members, showcasing diverse themes like political diagrams, speculative futures, and role-play games.
  2. Show displayed at lower_cavity in Holyoke, MA.
  3. Includes works by artists like Dorian Electra, Blake Robbins, and Society If Text Wall among others.

DNR IRL @ lower_cavity by Toniann Fernandez

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Community
  1. The first IRL exhibition of work by the Do Not Research community opened on April 23, 2022 at lower_cavity in Western Massachusetts, showcasing art that challenges traditional spaces and explores counter-hegemonic narratives.
  2. Artists in the exhibition presented work that navigates complex topics like conspiracy theories, digital information systems, and the impact of internet culture on art creation.
  3. The exhibition at lower_cavity featured a diverse range of artworks that delved into speculative objects, over-hyphenated future concepts, and a blend of digital and physical representations of historical and political events.

Gustav Heinsen: KidZania; Branding a Society

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. KidZania is a global theme park company that brands itself as a society, with its own government, currency, and brand loyalty through edutainment.
  2. The company blurs the lines between work and play, offering children the experience of working in corporate-sponsored jobs and earning money for products while promoting brand loyalty.
  3. KidZania constructs a community with shared consciousness through a detailed brand identity that promotes a Westernized idea of society, equating citizenship, life, and success with work within a corporate structure.

Erik Simkins

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Economic pressures, mismatched art institutions' values, and lack of political agency outlets can lead people to social media for expression.
  2. A posting style like STARSEED phenomenon can bypass platform moderation while conveying messages without direct political claims.
  3. Content encouraging gains-seeking can be redirected for community benefit, highlighting the importance of strength-building strategies in different contexts.

Kara: Cults and Trauma

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Community
  1. Trauma overwhelms the nervous system, distorts thinking, and fragments the sense of self. Healing trauma requires finding a safe community to process it.
  2. Traumatized individuals are drawn to cults seeking purpose, identity, and belonging. Cult-like groups can hinder true healing from trauma.
  3. It's important to approach those in cults with care, listening, and non-judgment. Providing a sense of safety and offering support can help individuals transition out of cult thinking.

One Year In...

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 21
💼 Business Community
  1. The author faced challenges in keeping their business running during the pandemic, struggling to predict when they could reopen.
  2. Adapting to changes, staying optimistic, and learning new skills helped the author navigate through the difficult times.
  3. Despite the uncertainties, the author highlights the importance of human connection and community, expressing hope for a return to a sense of normalcy in the future.

Identifying what needs will be met by our practice

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. Identify conflicting needs: Sometimes we prioritize immediate comfort over long-term health and well-being, leading to inner conflicts.
  2. Find the right spiritual practice: It's essential to choose a practice that aligns with your needs and brings you to the present moment.
  3. Understand your needs: Recognize what needs are unmet in your life, and tailor your spiritual practice to fulfill those needs for long-lasting benefits.

Two evidence-fitting modes

The End(s) of Argument • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🚌 Education Community
  1. Evidence-fitting can be divergent where communities map events to their own arguments, or convergent where communities shape their arguments to fit a central event.
  2. Divergent evidence-fitting involves matching a piece of evidence to existing arguments, while convergent evidence-fitting involves finding evidence to support a predetermined argument.
  3. The terms for these modes are borrowed from rumor literature, but the distinction between divergent and convergent evidence-fitting remains significant and observable.

Important news about your subscription to Tech Buzz Insider

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Community
  1. The Tech Buzz China Insider subscription will resume in February with Ed and Freya creating new articles regularly.
  2. Members will receive two in-depth articles per month, featuring exclusive insights from Six Degrees Intelligence and additional info from Chinese tech media.
  3. The community aspect of Tech Buzz Insider will be scaled down, with the discontinuation of the Circles website and opening newsletter subscriptions to all interested.

Welcome to Tech Buzz China!

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Tech Buzz China offers a monthly newsletter, podcasts, and livecasts on China tech.
  2. They have a community called Tech Buzz China Insider, offering news, analysis, and exclusive events for China tech enthusiasts.
  3. You can subscribe for a free trial to join the Tech Buzz China Insider community.

Let us begin.

Eric Harper • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 24
🎶 Music Community
  1. Beginnings can be uncertain but can lead to unexpected connections and growth.
  2. Creating a community around your passion can bring joy and a sense of belonging.
  3. Offering value to your audience through exclusive content and interactions can strengthen relationships and support.

Finding Meaning with Imagination

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Finding meaning can come from unexpected sources like the imagination, not necessarily from traditional avenues like religion or career.
  2. Engaging in imagination activities like world-building, fan fiction, and gaming can lead to personal connections, lasting impacts, and a sense of purpose.
  3. In a world that may feel devoid of meaning due to economic systems and societal pressures, retreating into the imagination can provide a sense of fulfillment and belonging that other pursuits may not offer.

Hi everyone!

shoshincollege • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 24
🚌 Education Community
  1. Avoid rushing to identify as an expert after learning something; true learning comes from having no thought of achievement.
  2. Having a beginner's mind, or 'shoshin,' means embracing experimentation, inclusivity, and high-quality learning experiences.
  3. Shoshin College offers a unique experimental learning approach that values universality, inclusivity, in-person interactions, quality, and affordability.

Viet InfoSec Mailing List

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Creation of a mailing list for sharing information security news and discussions after TetCon 2016
  2. Viet InfoSec is an open forum for those interested in information security in Vietnam and globally, welcoming both Vietnamese and English speakers
  3. People can join the Viet InfoSec mailing list through a Google Groups link

Thằng Tư

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 16
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Thằng Tư was known for his strong demeanor and not backing down from fights.
  2. Growing up in poverty, Thằng Tư's family struggled to make ends meet, leading to tough circumstances.
  3. Thằng Tư's life took a tragic turn due to drug use, showcasing the harsh realities faced by many in similar situations.

TetCon 2016 Slides Available for Download

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 16
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Slides from TetCon 2016 are available for download on the conference website, with the exception of one speaker who chose not to release their slides.
  2. The TetCon 2016 conference at Sheraton had around 280 attendees, mostly male, indicating a need for more female participation in hacking events.
  3. Despite initial financial concerns, TetCon 2016 ended up with a positive net income, thanks to sponsorships and ticket sales, enabling plans for a larger and more diverse conference in the future.

First batch of TetCon 2016 talks released tonight

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 15
🕹 Technology Community
  1. The first batch of TetCon 2016 talks features young, talented hackers with diverse skills like reverse engineering, exploit writing, and cryptography.
  2. Over the years, the Vietnamese hacker community has evolved, with a new generation of exceptional individuals paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries.
  3. Acknowledgment is given to the pioneers of the community like rd, aquynh, lamer, and others who have been a source of inspiration and knowledge sharing for the community.

Tin Sáng

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 13
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. There were issues with hosting payment causing disruption to Tin Sáng, expected to be resolved by mid next week.
  2. No interference in TetCon 2014 organization mentioned, despite past restrictions in TetCon 2012.
  3. Personal commitments may lead to TetCon being postponed to spring/summer 2014, with tentative months set for March or June.

Cập nhật nhanh TetCon 2013

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 12
💼 Business Community
  1. Nearly 300 people have registered for TetCon 2013, with about half already paid and confirmed their tickets.
  2. Despite CFP deadline passing, TetCon is still accepting research submissions to encourage involvement from our community.
  3. Evaluation is underway for the submitted presentations, and the number of selected talks may be increased to 8-9 from the initial plan of 7.

Hội hay là thảo?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Attending security conferences can provide valuable insights and networking opportunities.
  2. Understanding security concepts like the perimeter of a system and directory harvest attacks is crucial in the field.
  3. Organizing small, focused, and serious security conferences can help local communities connect with the global cybersecurity landscape.

Hacker họ là ai vậy?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Hacker culture has specific characteristics like programming skills, tool knowledge, and a passion for music.
  2. Hackers are not limited to one specific type and can wear black, grey, blue, or white hats.
  3. Hacking involves a wide range of activities from financial crimes to stock trading, and hackers differ greatly in their skills and interests.

Phát đĩa Linux miễn phí nhân ngày hội Windows Vista

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 07
🕹 Technology Community
  1. On March 22, 2007, amidst Microsoft's Windows Vista event in Vietnam, a group decided to distribute free Linux CDs and guides to promote Linux.
  2. The initiative involved distributing 300 packages containing Ubuntu Linux CDs and quickstart manuals in Vietnamese to promote Linux among students and developers.
  3. The community effort included financial and moral support, CD burning sessions, design needs, and upbeat Linux spirit.

Chuyển từ Windows sang Ubuntu, những điều bạn nên biết

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 07
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Joining the Ubuntu community means getting help from experienced users and feeling like part of an exclusive club that's open to everyone.
  2. Transitioning from Windows to Ubuntu may involve a learning curve and troubleshooting, but the community support can ease the process and lead to gaining more control over your PC.
  3. After switching to Ubuntu, you may miss the familiarity of Windows, but mastering Linux can empower you to perform impressive actions with your computer.

Tổng kết nho nhỏ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 07
🕹 Technology Community
  1. The blog has been running for over 2 months with around 200-300 daily visitors and 800-1000 pageviews.
  2. Future plans for the blog include consistent quality writing, introducing open-source software projects, and collaborating with other writers.
  3. There are plans for small meetups for bloggers and readers, potentially on a weekly basis.

🏌️‍♂️ Welcome to Rough Balls

Rough Balls 🏌️‍♂️ • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jun 24
🎾 Sports Community
  1. Rough Balls is a Substack dedicated to tracking down lost and forgotten golf balls through photography.
  2. The newsletter encapsulates the thrill of finding lost golf balls and captures their beauty in different settings.
  3. Subscribers can expect intriguing tales, hidden golfing spots, and tips to prevent losing golf balls in Rough Balls.

Growth Mindset: A Cliché or a Secret Weapon?

Weekend Developer • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Growth mindset is key for software developers to see challenges as opportunities and actively seek solutions.
  2. Having a growth mindset leads to continuous improvement, humility, and the ability to solve coding problems more effectively.
  3. To develop a growth mindset, change your self-talk, embrace challenges, practice consistently, and be willing to ask for help when needed.