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Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Behavioral scientists found that the most dangerous period in a man's retirement isn't the first week or even the first month - it's the moment around month four when the novelty wears off and you realize that the life you spent thirty years dreaming about has no structure, no purpose, and no one waiting for you to show up - Silicon Canals

Retirement brings an initial euphoria followed by a sense of emptiness as purpose diminishes after completing projects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

I can't believe people like my work!' Brad Dourif on the road from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest to Chucky

Dourif reflected, 'Acting no longer got me excited; it just left me tired. After an extraordinary production in 2013, I realized I didn't want to work anymore.'
Film
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

In 2025, Local Music on iPhone Is a Nightmare-So I Built My Own Way Out | HackerNoon

Frustrated with the lack of options, I went the builder route. I wanted to remind myself, this is still a general-purpose computer, I should be able to make it do what I want.
Mobile UX
Writing
fromIndieWire
10 months ago

'Dying for Sex' Changed Everything for Jenny Slate

Jenny Slate reflects on her transformative journey over the past eight years, highlighting her growth as a writer, performer, and artist.
She emphasizes her individuality and voice development through personal projects.
Growth hacking
fromHackernoon
6 years ago

Why Developers Build Tools They Don't Plan to Sell | HackerNoon

Building tools out of necessity can lead to unexpected value for others.
Real problems often connect developers with similar needs.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
10 months ago

Inside the sketchbook of Sergio Mancinelli: the watercolour world of a Netflix and Apple background artist revealed

Sergio Mancinelli's journey in character design stems from childhood inspiration in drawing, films, and support from family.
fromZDNET
10 months ago

Project management apps are my top productivity hack - and these are my favorites on Linux

"Project management apps can be utilized for a range of tasks beyond business applications, including personal projects, schoolwork, and creative endeavors."
Software development
Video games
fromThe Verge
11 months ago

The creator of Papers, Please wants developers to make weirder, more personal games

Lucas Pope emphasizes creating games based on personal enjoyment and experiences.
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