Thoughts from reflections
As we continue to witness the unprecedented growth of wealth inequality and the emergence of a bifurcated society consisting of ultra-rich elites and desperately poor masses, it's becoming increasingly evident that we are approaching the dystopian future envisioned in Neal Stephenson's seminal novel, "Snow Crash."
In this potential future, where social stratification has reached new heights, life for the majority becomes a constant struggle to survive. Meanwhile, the ultra-wealthy indulge themselves in a world of luxury and privilege, completely detached from reality.
In other news I took some time today and wrote my first R app, after doing a lot of with a variety of different programming language's R really comes in handy and is easy to deploy learn more here if you are thinking about learning a programming language R is an excellent place to start! Adding packages makes sense, you can build and deploy applications in a short working session.
Focus on One Thing at a Time
When your life is chaotic, trying to overhaul everything at once is overwhelming and unlikely to succeed. Instead, follow this approach:
- Choose one simple goal - something like "I'll brush my teeth" or "I'll go to bed by midnight".
- Work solely on that one goal until it no longer feels forced or difficult (usually after several weeks).
- Only then move on to the next item on your list.
Why This Approach Works
• It prevents burnout by focusing on one manageable task at a time.
• Each accomplishment builds confidence and motivation.
• As you tackle items, your overall situation improves, allowing you to handle more challenges.
• The process becomes less daunting as you build momentum and reduce the number of problems simultaneously.
Key Points to Remember
• Start small and be consistent rather than aiming for grand changes all at once.
• Celebrate each tiny victory along the way.
• Be patient with yourself and recognize that progress takes time.
By following this incremental approach, you're more likely to create lasting positive changes in your life without getting overwhelmed.