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What I wish someone had told me about starting a meditation practice

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 2169 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24

Beginner meditation instructions can be overwhelming and may not suit everyone's experience.
Maintaining broad awareness during meditation can be more calming and natural than narrowing focus to specific sensations.
Adopting a permissive and curious attitude towards meditation practice can lead to more meaningful experiences.

Making can be practice💡

#The100DayProject Newsletter • 805 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🎨 Art & Illustration Creative Practice Motivation Social media

The 100 Day Project focuses on making as a form of practice.
Participants are encouraged to think about skills they want to learn or improve.
The project emphasizes the importance of consistent practice over the course of 100 days.

Your rating's not going up. What now?

Zwischenzug • 471 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24

🎾 Sports Chess Improvement Practice Theory Competition

Chess improvement can be divided into levels: taking pieces, tactics, and strategic play.
Mastering lower levels of chess skills is crucial; they have a more significant impact on your game.
Balancing theory and practice is essential for chess improvement; playing games is the best form of practice.

Pulling Practice, Not Pushing

Software Design: Tidy First? • 994 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Music Connection Practice Growth Humanity

Practicing consistently and with focus is important for connecting with others through music.
Playing music for others doesn't always have to be perfect or complex.
Human connection is more crucial for musical growth than sheer willpower.

Something you asked for

SOAR with Sara Hagerty • 275 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer Practice

Feedback was requested on SOAR, and the monthly adoration printable was made more accessible based on suggestions
Readers can access the monthly adoration printable at the provided link
There is a 7-day free trial available for those interested in reading more content

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Audiobooks Are Books and They’re Also Practice

The Map is Mostly Water • 680 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23

🚌 Education Listening Reading Practice Narration

Audiobooks are not just books, they are a way to practice listening and understanding.
Listening is a skill that needs to be practiced, especially in a fast-paced world.
Re-reading books through audiobooks can enhance comprehension and make for a valuable listening experience.

The Stretch 4: Auburn basketball is officially back on the floor

The Auburn Observer • 314 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23

🎾 Sports Basketball College Coaching Practice

Auburn basketball is back on the floor with their first day of practice.
Under Bruce Pearl, Auburn's basketball program has greatly improved over the past decade.
Maintaining success in the SEC will be challenging with tough competition.

How to Properly Answer the “Do You Believe in God?” Question

Less Foolish • 530 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Belief Philosophy Religion Practice Community

The author's belief in God evolved from atheism to ignosticism to panentheism.
Challenging big questions can have a significant impact on our lives.
Collective journalling can provide a space for philosophical inquiry and exploration.

Definitely, Insha'allah, Or How I Learned to Love Uncertainty

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress • 530 implied HN points • 19 May 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Belief Practice Uncertainty Acceptance

In uncertain situations, embrace unpredictability and find empowerment in accepting the unknown.
The phrase 'Insha'allah' in Egypt reflects a cultural attitude of polite noncommitment and acknowledgement of life's unpredictability.
Living in a place like Cairo, where randomness reigns, teaches the value of surrendering to chaos and finding happiness in uncertainty.

No

Less Foolish • 393 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23

📖 Philosophy Self-awareness Community Practice Inquiry

Learn to say no confidently and unapologetically.
Prioritize your time and energy by being selective with your commitments.
Embrace the power of setting boundaries to focus on what truly matters.

Spiritual Journaling

Come Aside • 117 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Practice Prayer Growth

Focus on a specific purpose for your journaling to keep it meaningful and manageable.
Let your journal serve you by recording important thoughts, prayers, and feelings.
Create a dedicated and organized journaling practice to deepen your relationship with God.

The Art of Difficult Conversations

rebelwisdom • 275 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23

🚌 Education Communication Skills Theory Practice Psychological

Difficult conversations can be opportunities for growth and connection by embracing polarity.
Developing curiosity, flexibility, and playfulness can help navigate challenging discussions with loved ones and strangers.
Learning communication techniques and models can enhance relationships and facilitate deeper connections.

Meditations: Three Mantras I Like

Neckar’s Notes • 228 implied HN points • 30 May 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Connection Reflection Peace Practice Exercise

Everything happens for a reason.
Everything is connected.
There is something to be learned from everyone we meet.

Seven principles of logo design

A Bit Gamey • 20 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24

🪑 Design Principles Practice Resources

Great logo design is simple and relevant to the business it represents.
A successful logo should be distinctive, memorable, and scalable.
Design principles like simplicity, relevance, and durability can be seen in the iconic Nike swoosh logo.

What is it you do to train that is comparable to a pianist practicing scales?

CodeFaster • 72 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23

🕹 Technology Coding Practice Training

Practicing isolated fundamentals is important without overthinking
Leetcode Mediums help to improve programming skills by solving problems with concise code
It's beneficial to focus on core concepts and not get distracted by unnecessary details

How to use Easy Leetcode Problems [Technique Tuesday]

Technology Made Simple • 259 implied HN points • 25 May 22

🕹 Technology Coding Interviews Learning Practice Tips

Easy Leetcode problems are beneficial because they help you cover a lot of volume quickly, develop coding skills, and build familiarity with new concepts.
Medium and hard Leetcode problems are important for improving problem-solving abilities and understanding how concepts can be applied in different contexts, but they require more time and energy to master.
A balanced study plan that includes easy, medium, and hard questions can help you maximize your preparation for coding interviews, focusing on different aspects of learning and problem-solving.

Relating as beneficent space

Meaningness • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Buddhism Relationships Practice Writing Books

The post discusses a Vajrayana Buddhist approach to relationships, aimed at resolving stuck patterns in personal interactions.
The writer mentions upcoming topics including software engineers, stage theory, and the future of stage theory as science.
The writer is contemplating the value of producing a paperback/Kindle version of their AI book based on potential readership numbers.

✍🏽 Become a better writer in 3 minutes?

Turnaround • 98 implied HN points • 17 May 21

🚌 Education Writing Books Tools Practice Reading

Good writing is a result of mastering grammar, vocabulary, and style through practice, reading, and editing.
Reading and imitating content you admire can help you develop your own unique writing style.
Editing is essential for improving your writing - give your drafts time to rest, get them edited, and don't be afraid to make mistakes.

You can do it. No, really, you can

Klement on Investing • 6 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23

🚌 Education Learning Skills Practice

Everyone can become proficient in any subject.
Learning speed does not vary much among students.
Deliberate practice is key to success in learning.

Building a Creative Practice

The Biblioracle Recommends • 2 HN points • 09 Jul 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Inspiration Practice Imagination AI

AI tools like DALL-E and ChatGPT are impressive but may not replace human creativity.
Building a creative practice involves conscious effort and routine.
A strong creative practice may lead to longevity and continued creativity.

3 Proven Techniques to Improve your Interview Skills

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 20

🚌 Education Practice

Review common interview questions to be prepared for what you might face. Knowing common questions and how to answer them can boost your confidence.
Prepare answers for common interview questions by coming up with frameworks for different question types. This helps you stay organized and concise during interviews.
Practice answering interview questions by getting a study buddy or recording yourself. Practicing verbally can help you gain confidence and improve your communication skills.

One Point, Two Points, Too Many Points

A Perfectly Cromulent Software Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Perspective Drawing Life Practice

Perspective plays a crucial role in both drawing and life, shaping how we perceive and interpret the world around us.
Mastering perspective, whether in drawing or in life, requires dedicated practice, self-awareness, and a willingness to challenge and reshape our biases.
The multitude of perspectives, like different types of perspective in drawing, can be overwhelming, but understanding them is essential for a fuller appreciation and understanding of art and life.