srckinase123

There are those equipped with the ability to not waste time. By wasting time I mean using their time to either gain more knowledge and to better themselves. For example, I would like to study subjects x, y, and z throughout the day. But my inability to focus on the task prevents me from advancing in subject x, let alone y and z.

What are techniques you use to not waste time? I have tried the pomodoro technique, but the five minute break turns into an hour break, and so on. It may be that I am spreading myself too thin trying to learn so many various different things, that it overwhelms my mind and the mind retaliates by doing nothing.

I believe this is an important topic for many people, especially in the HN community. Many aspire to accomplish lofty goals, but the giant obstacle is time. If only we could not waste our time, and work on that side project one was always wanting to do, or study that subject you always wanted to know more about.

Currently learning Python (very, very novice). A frequent answer to the above question is to automate something. But what if you do not have anything that needs automating? Another reply is to solve a problem that you need solving, but what if there are no problems that you are aware of?

ProjectEuler problems are fun, but they only go so far. I would like to think about more practical projects for the future.

I guess this question also addresses a deeper question of why learn programming? I have always admired the ability of programmers to create side projects that may one day become a sustainable business in the future.