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The [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857 #productivity-and-motivation channel] is a space created in 2021 in the [[DevTalk]] discord to discuss tips, experiences and questions around productivity, working habits, motivation, self-care, and getting a handle on things.

Below are key topics that were discussed in the channel. Message links should take you to the rough start of the topics below the link. They are meant as quick bookmarks, so occasionally you may want to scroll up for full context. This page is in chronological order, i.e. newest entries at the bottom.

== 2021 ==
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=== January ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/800367767211081758 energy levels, physical limits]
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* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/800488623644082176 yearly themes, planners / planning styles, todos, actionable todos]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/801170237302898728 procrastination, focus tools]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/801849715129319485 Pomodoro]
* perfectionism, when are you "done"
* resting, recharging
* motivation through being public

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/803190147842703366 game jams and productivity]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/804500331785486358 productivity talks and impostor syndrome] ([https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/804655590000295966 part 2])
* circumstances within and out of your control
* apologizing and being assertive, navigating social relationships

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/805480534884614194 energy levels]

=== February ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/805573128670806036 time tracking, habits]
* separation of actionable todos and non-actionable projects / reference

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/807567816718024724 Hell Yeah or No]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/808054313921413151 game jam actual working time]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/809446575331999795 FOMO, fear of missing out introduction]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/80981524304704314 meditation]
* philosophy (Epicurus, the Stoics)

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/810234760290500679 short and sweet motivation boost]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/811062655426625556 lunch break productivity (maximizing small windows of time)]
* physical hobbies

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/812921167194750977 hobbies and learning]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/813437809842061362 finishing a project]
* CLT construal level theory

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/813447664729194526 the "dip" visualization of the artistic process]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/813543651438624808 types of rest]
* failure percetptions around the world, survivorship bias
* testing out the Intellect app

=== March ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/815888629565882398 post-jam productivity, and perceived closure]
* updates on time tracking, negative tracking ideas

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/817003036471328819 creating a schedule]
* personalizing schedules, free / alert time
* commutes

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/818385891943776256 not losing sight of motivating factors]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/818539845269454859 bad coping mechanisms: escapism, worrying, denial, venting...]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/819020170671947787 making significant changes to your life / schedule / work load]
* cutting things out from your life
* taking longer breaks

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/819204122753368084 ABCD journaling / cognitive behavioral therapy CBT]
* dealing with limiting external factors 

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/819214310580027403 physical well-being]
* staying up late vs. interrupting the flow to get enough sleep

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/819774890914611271 measuring writing productivity]
* short motivational comic

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/820492783848128522 working on less pleasant tasks, repetitive activities]
* using schedules and compartmentalizing or layering to accomplish unpleasant tasks

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/821310472371961857 big table of productivity terms]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/821407134846812240 getting quick control over tasks]
* online services like HacknPlan, Trello

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/822039791934898197 pacing yourself, negative effects of the flow]
* creating an effective break routine
* blocking unwanted distractions, blocking apps, eliminating distractions

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/822076523816419338 Cortex podcast]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/822083883242749982 setting up schedules]
* updates on trying out scheduling and planning ideas, kaizen

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/824282204477456435 update on Routinery app]
* routines vs. habits, benefits of both

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/825653892179820554 overcoming learning curves]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/825830043384545300 paper planning]
* creating a monthly plan
* paper vs. digital planner (vs. combination)
* kanban

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/826454312883978250 perfectionism]
* self-esteem and its reliance on external factors
* letting go / finishing a piece of art

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/826573910480650271 affirmations, looking back, seeing progress]

=== April ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/828916583447134208 the "now" page, information on current projects]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/829735778636660836 day planner usage]
* pens and paper
* markup systems
* Panda Planner

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/829750787659268166 Bullet Journal]
* Dash/Plus system
* ring binders vs. bound note books

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/829801931723112559 printables, templates for organization]
* Emergent Task Planner

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/830037825096384532 daydreaming, The Secret, success visualization]
* premature sense of completion
* early project announcements and motivation

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/830166607858237511 perfectionism, setting standards]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/830445790127980564 writing down tasks, relying on externalized info only]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/832230290012373072 "start-stop-keep" review system]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/835791711966986251 game jam fatigue / cycles]
* seasonal hobbies

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/837276634440400927 employment search]
* resumes, portfolios, hiring managers, broadening search


=== May ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/837749061254643742 environmental triggers to working]
* music and audio for working, categories, apps, services

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/839246246304284672 seasonal creativity]
* creative cycle metaphor of seasons, multiple cycles

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/840138386365874176 overcoming blocks to writing advice for others (external article)]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/841092114876334120 burnout help: exercise, motivation / achievements]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/841257402006241292 simply doing]
* working without structure as long as possible

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/841316279276273725 separating work from free time, space to unwind]
* ideas for work spaces, physical and mental separations
* work rituals, signifiers for "work mode"

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/843414298625048576 cleanup week(s), taking time to organize] ([https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/845623162329759754 Part 2], [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/848937121363263547 Part 3])
* how to organize a mess / collecting into temporary place first vs. putting it back immediately
* benefits of tidying (space for new ideas + self-respect)

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/843762879621496842 minimal planning, simply doing II]
* limitations and benefits of structuring free work
* the 9-5 structure

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/844208731352858664 working on two large projects in parallel]
* prioritizing, making time to finish
* tracking progress of a large project
* kanban

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/845769891029712938 benefits of hand-written plans]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/847547037784473610 DevTalk weekly progress report initiative statistics (20 weeks in)]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/849029531457290400 large amounts of work ahead]
* daunting project scale, slow visible progress

=== June ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/850678324370866206 time blocking / time boxing vs. scheduling, benefits]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/852167596642926602 paper planner / Panda Planner experiences]
* being overbooked, stretched too thin

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/852516682609328128 analog gear, pens on different types of paper]
* erasable notebooks / GreenBook

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/852927732430012523 breaking down tasks into smaller bits]
* larger context of Getting Things Done (GTD) and need for a Weekly Review

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/854708413862117396 multiple viewpoints on feedback to creative works, from Cortex ep.112]
* generalizing from a narrowed down selection
* inevitability of extremes occurring
* repeated comments and their relative value
* criticism read in your own voice
* activation energy of comments

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/855558501747916860 periods of no output]
* finishing open obligations

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/855896594532532235 Pomodoro meets ASMR]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/859366092312936508 the Eat That Frog method, introduction]

=== July ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/862033647242444840 burnout]
* burnout tactics: success journals, minimum viable product (MVP), pacing

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/862301884101951488 burnout and overwhelm]
* too many projects
* sustainable dev lifestyle

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/864571731586187304 portability of scripts to work on the go]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/866395928012783657 change of environment]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/867154870368993310 jams and productivity]
* jam habits unsuitable for regular/longterm work

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/868213301472002079 day job and dev work]
* doing pre-planned work to increase efficiency
* waking up early / doing mental work at optimum time

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/870109820827631656 Focusmate, online co-working]

=== August ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/871194508640026645 pros and cons of participating in jams]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/871518162233987072 publicly committing to a deadline, positive and negative pressure]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/872202459735543908 relocating (physically), timing of moving to a different city, place]
* economy of moving

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/878253310057009163 VN statistics article]
* estimating VN jam results

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/882240746697154610 benefits of NOT joining jams]
* countering FOMO Fear of Missing Out

=== September ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/883604824195739709 "just do it" productivity advice and its issues]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/883867621597007932 Agile project management]
* hybrid GTD Getting Things Done and Agile setups in Notion

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/884695093364285490 GTD setup in paper form]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/885064997330386944 sticky notes, paper productivity]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/885980241510694942 prioritizing projects]
* questions to assess project load and relevance
* reducing project count / increasing focus on specific projects

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/887707844131033108 Mark Forster's "algorithmic" lists]
* Autofocus, Superfocus, Final Version and other list-sorting systems

=== October ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/893939187701649440 tackling difficult tasks first]
* picking up old unfinished works after much time has passed
* resistance, dread and paralysis, tasks that "have your number"
* layering production technique

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/895965357087555624 risks of submitting in the last day of a jam]
* submitting too close to the deadline

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/896915291571888149 picking up hibernated projects, stalled projects]
* sunk cost fallacy
* refamiliarizing phase

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/898230534239580230 keeping a consistent schedule]
* word count limits, minimum word count techniques

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/899198540956450866 biological prime time]
* time to write, but no energy / inspiration
* lunch break productivity

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/899562030648934430 layering technique when it comes to writing]
* entire script or chapter by chapter implementation

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/900730146712059925 vanishing motivation]
* motivation to think vs. motivation to work
* outgrowing projects

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/902300830714196048 starting a paper planner]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/902318178884026378 formulating goals vs. setting targets for levels of proficiency]
* finishable tasks vs maintenance tasks

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/902582633261846658 using collaborative note books to merge ideas]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/903346643699654718 burnout]
* public pressure and obligation to others
* over-visioning leading to too much abstraction

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/904400754524168242 completion, succeeding]
* escalation of commitment / sunk cost fallacy

=== November ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/904755726755450890 custom logs in a paper planner]
* weekly goals

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/906608690080137317 burnout video concepts] ([https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/906902591915569162 Part 2])

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/906698348084461628 four energies Blissed, Blessed, Pissed, and Dissed]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/906954401393045544 bullet journal layouts]
* color coding interaction types

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/907877907517554698 writing goals, wordcount goals]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/909851747323891743 busywork]
* perfectionism
* feedback on art

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/910626200727224341 negative to-dos, not-do-do list]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/912000334170308608 inspiration at busy times]
* fatigue
* inspiration as procrastination

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/913713513929773166 pre-mortem]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/913894590904414238 discussing and talking about one's current projects as a way of motivation]
* working out details via public discussion vs. premature sense of completion
* talking about your ideas vs. listening to other people's ideas

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/913909851204243496 negatives of talking about details of ongoing projects]
* talking, not devving
* recency and emotion as indicator of progress

=== December ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/916108313207382046 ending a project, canceling a project]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/916405452777066507 random playing with tools as a dev phase]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/917488897754279956 development work vs. project management when completing a larger scale work]
* creating one's vision vs. being hands-on

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/918091433892798494 CEO mindset and dev mindset]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/922084570172649473 wrapping up the year]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/922616262914355240 weekly reporting on paper]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/923019738978869248 Atomic Habits]
* focusing on identity-based habits vs. goal-based

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/923874016303931422 scheduling]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/925099114109231164 focusing on one project at a time]
* the TEA framework

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/925426777441075211 reducing electrical load]
* working offline
* working with portable devices
* bluetooth setups

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/925466363319967744 multiple artists on struggling with motivation]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/925549029968977920 dealing with depression]
* anxiety, fatigue

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/925624161227898921 impostor syndrome]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/925716303652728903 year end exercises]
* Start-Continue-Stop
* yearly themes

== 2022 ==
=== January ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/927199231322775622 things being worth one's time]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/927727877187858502 soft burnout, exhaustion, being tapped out]
* working without feedback

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/927742648964493353 printable planners]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/930008092924604426 logically pleasing / symmetrical productivity advice]
* visually appealing words

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/930705749150154762 personal projects moving slower than work projects]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/930636237172269156 being able to sit down]
* physical focus, ADHD resources

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/931447092994506752 impact of technology on productivity]
* buying new things to improve productivity

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/931473840134029382 how artists evolve]
* observation vs. skill, evaluation skills and art ability

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/932247372598226984 1 year channel summary]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/932751744570622012 rest days, days off]
* recovery techniques, meditation, 4-4-4 / box breathin
* Headspace app
* weekly vs. multi-week cycle of rest and work

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/933162536830922752 visual monthly plan] ([https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/936162078941675570 Part 2])

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/933185550368792636 increasing focus in day jobs]
* working more instensely 4 days to have the 5th day off
* finding time for physical exercise, outside activity

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/933185550368792636 physical cleanup week]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/934614260284272670 using jams to start VN making]
* jams with limitations on the scale of projects or their assets

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/935185336894644224 sudden increase in workload]
* prioritizing
* using planners to schedule

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/935272442014892093 cleaning social media, reviewing follows]
* unfollowing accounts periodically

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/935656896399032371 Noteium experiences, physical planner]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/935965666761130094 daily todos with added time frames, windows of time]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/936334573493715014 customizable planner templates]
* printable planner sheets

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/936474799151144960 desk organizer]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/936636490094641202 career, longevity in VN dev, lifestyle design]
*  5 4 3 2 1 goal setting, 54321, 5-4-3-2-1 planning, bullet journal planning
*  Eisenhower matrix use cases

=== February ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/937265263341076480 physical cleanup week results]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/938398119241089035 productivity that doesn't work for you]
* tips that don't work for you

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/938499482146988072 thinking time and productivity]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/938873601506041897 Cal Newport: Deep Work]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/939004995704090664 general motivational advice]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/939324501324353537 starting a new project after finishing a large one]
* groundhog day metaphor

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/940321362881441793 digital planners]
* Google Calendar, Scapple

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/940321362881441793 Vimi's NaNoRenO survival guide]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/943233351853174874 reaching a single person]
* fulfillment
* effects of monitoring metrics
* similar artistic processes, different art forms

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/943727771052539914 motivation to edit]
* general motivation advice

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/944305132173164596 reducing algorithmic content in social media]

=== March ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/948291162291195904 social isolation]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/948975582165733446 getting back into routine]
* regaining work rhythm
* post-vacation loss of productivity
* high amount of working hours
* resting guilt

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/948989759076851752 hard work and success]
* dangers of overworking at a young age
* anxiety of procrastination vs. working hard

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/948994868447940659 self-worth and work ethic vs. hard work and overwork]
* external measures of productivity (success, output) vs. self-worth

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/951940371858985021 what does finished mean to you]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/952638067469058108 de-stressing]
* too stressed to work

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/953458800772411402 increasing writing stamina]
* structured vs. freeform writing
* outlines

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/956070947134255156 VN creator introspection survey]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/956482779607105536 personal story about overcoming negative attitude towards oneself]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/956596301091471401 playing VNs to get motivated to write them]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/956820169508945990 loving the "doing"]
* impermanence, things we do don't matter

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/956869223269937192 prioritizing work on VN assets]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/957252491161002064 motivation and music]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/958157051324923944 fears of getting canceled]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/958487400672272424 polyvagal theory]
* workplace conditions
* catharsis

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/959067525239435324 the works of Austin Kleon]

=== April ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/959579047581610044 jams and FOMO]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/960267550892113962 tips to overcome creative blocks]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/960924728309207120 VN Creators Introspection Survey 2022]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/961699466786770964 otome jam todo list (example of daily scheduling)]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/963611656246661180 reminding yourself of your past accomplishments]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/964683793363505194 dealing with criticism, critique]
* when you can't please everyone
* changing what you like over time

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/965204675576098866 deleting old ideas]
* the abundance mindset

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/968227361864699934 people who liked one of your works giving a chance to another one in a different genre]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/969730782748881006 when VN development consumes all of your free time]
* (no) VN making addiction
* responding to concerns of family members

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/969988402722246707 realistic mental capacity to talk things out]
* stereotypes of not listening
* talking things out

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/969744719452180541 motivation by spite]

=== May ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/971529997451931678 coworking cafe]
* external deadlines

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/973192307581005874 working with physical pain, physical limitations]
* maximizing physical comfort time
* managing chronic illness

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/974404401252929546 offloading active tasks and thoughs after the working day]
* recording current state and immediate todos for next day
* weekly review GTD, definition sessions

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/976178221332713512 specific project postmortem with focus on story]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/976256652137365524 doing everything right, and still not finding success]
* reasons for looking for success

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/976279456903737406 increasing attention span]
* eliminating distractions
* using calendars

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/976496556578582548 role of chance in success]
* earning success vs. finding success
* retroactive reasoning for success
* impostor syndrome origins
* survivorship bias
* attributing success to skill, and failure to external factors

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/976593698013995139 accountability tips]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/976841743309889587 Motion app]
* JRNL app, Github

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/976932774407725066 using incentives to overcome procrastination]
* incentives: breaks, treats, games

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/977374916015955988 specific example of a minimum product and dream game]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/978694110615601212 Time Not Saved]
* time-saving tips, aggregation of time, banking time

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/980279921047920660 project plan of large scale minimizing delay risks]
* sequential project plan
* renpy tutorials
* larger scale projects, scoping calculations

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/980835697504174120 life exchange, life swap]
* considering complete situation of other person when envious of their skill

=== June ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/981370543209087006 not getting enough attention]
* comparing yourself to others
* competition for success

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/981870781480976444 life coaching]
* where life coaching can help
* guided imagery
* credientials of coaches

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/981982842147987486 staying focused with time blocking]
* pomodoro technique

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/981990731319226408 being good enough]
* effects of negative feedback
* defining negative resulys
* constructive criticism / improvement
* asking useful survey questions
* median, mean and mode score
* overvaluing negative feedback

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/983758229773377637 the 3x rule]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/984250596427186269 the flow]
* parameters of flow (when, how)

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/985946832360312912 polyvagal theory]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/987113558309490738 joining multiple jams]
* overscoping, too many deadlines
* the last-minute VN
* recruiting a team and its effects on complexity and performance
* project manager vs. director

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/988523942446776450 DevTalk planner]
* sections of the planner, ideas

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/989039838466555914 professional work ethic]
* obligation vs. responsibility
* project lead's conduct toward team members internally and externally

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/989083125890048010 lean prototyping process]
* design game in a small team, finish it with a larger one

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/989293892379766804 knowing when to stop developing]
* cutting one's losses
* sunk cost fallacy

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/989721201641394176 dealing with a new project idea in the middle of a currently active project]
* noting down for later, strengthening motivation for current project

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/990260007847198790 ghosting, suddenly ceasing any and all communication with the team]
* phases of ghosting
* experiences with ghosting
* overwhelm leading to ghosting

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/991128003272785961 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team]
* building / maintaining trust in a team
* more reasons to ghost
* personal accounts of ghosting
* disruptions in a team via ghosting

=== July ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/992458520685449247 learning about leadership from jams]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/993450642758709298 jam productivity]
* plan for half of the jam
* OtomeJam's high partial completion numbers
* types of jams and expectations of participants
* overscoping on the first jam
* using outlines to manage length

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/994207866703581234 inspiration in a monthly release cycle]
* optimal length of a development or iteration cycle
* montly charging of patrons and the expectations it creates
* pay per thing

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/994670695877455932 sudden loss of key technology for your project]
* ideas and workarounds for tasks requiring specific technology

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/994678771007357078 developing long term]
* list of game jam guides

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/995038562879811676 DevTalk planner]
* ideas for usage

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/995399153523892295 estimating project duration]
* reviewing actual project duration and extrapolating progress speed

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/996624174804111390 activities to do on breaks (relax, meditate, other tasks, tidy/clean)]
* pomodoro technique 

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/996624174804111390 verifying you made the right decision]
* unknowable nature of 

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/997887040534368328 loss of motivation, loss of excitement]
* lots of perceived work for little output
* expecting output while in a low
* burnout used in context of being tapped out

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1001607566125694996 Greg McKeown's "Essentialism".]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1002311260970438716 demotivating effects of other people's (collaborators') low self-confidence]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1002584481208750102 having ideas, without skill or time to implement them]
* attachment to ideas, despite not being in a position to realize them
* scarcity vs. abundance mindset for ideas

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1002842304706523207 slow acquisition of skill, frustration with slow progress]
* taking more structured approaches to learning, finding support
* realizing some things are not for you, after meaningfully attempting them

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1003348763034796073 difficulties with asking for criticism]
* recognizing flaws in one's own work, tips and ideas

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1003375021995077632 reducing scope]
* cutting visual novel scope article

=== August ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1003633380165947432 first time jam participation, first time completeing a visual novel, article]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1003755570802720918 lack of drive]
* second guessing, lack of self confidence, as a block to creating

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1004330521179996181 setting daily goals]
* balancing ambition and achievability when setting goals
* differentiating between essential and "nice to have" goals
* carrying tasks over to next day
* goals based on word count vs. scene (writing)

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1005474756235116634 scheduling tools (doodle, when2meet)]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1006613334633746523 the suffering artist]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1006929052541648936 memory palace retention technique]


* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1009797105340129421 burned out artists guice (article, ebook)] ([https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1010667578953302176 Part 2])

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1009885948277960704 demotivating effects of seeing your idea done better]
* artist and audience two cakes meme

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1010667578953302176 the magnum opus and personal fulfillment]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1011697851589459988 music and playlists and effects on productivity]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1011846258157178971 keeping up productive energy over an 8-hour day]
* ideas for utilizing times of low focus and motivation with the 8 hours

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1011953431348514836 ending up in high pressure working conditions]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1012004612632498186 finishing a project despite lack of motivation or confidence in its merits]
* dealing with the loss of a key / irreplaceable collaborator
* going from very minimal productions to higher tiers with graphics etc

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1013229288113316060 techniques for increased focus (headspace)]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1014606227386413076 article: dealing with work obligations and hobby work on the side]
* finding time to make the creative process enjoyable
* value of shorter projects in terms of mental load

=== September ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1014741532751953970 doomscrolling, avoiding being a doomer ]
* effects of following news, nature of news
* maximizing misery video

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1015693110866624552 being a solo developer]
* structuring general ideas in a way that they can be captured and estimated
* techniques for breaking down and recognizing unrealistic ambitions
* the motivating power of guilt vs. self-expression

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1018794736162721793 Tidying, order in your physical space]
* The Life changing Magic of tidying up by Marie Kondo

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1020088820869369936 creators ghosting audiences, reasons]
* accountability, professionalism, updating

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1021843732108148868 toxic positivity vs. politeness]
* literal meaning of encouragement vs. intended effects

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1022245948962914355 mental health crashes, mental health lows, creativity cycle]
* leaving time to recover vs. keeping up minimum of work during recovery

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1024163043111866368 secretly dreaming of success]
* keeping a niche while still appealing to a broad audience, having both
* always wanting more

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1024654836488208484 breaks from work, how long should breaks be]

=== October ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1025328255957471242 the appeal of emergencies, crisis, crunch]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1026972091595108442 reinventing yourself, rebranding]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1028987721332572240 mental health day, focus on resilience]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1029355428984926279 productivity during physical recovery]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1030523511359410217 weekly dodos, weekly goals]
* prioritized todo lists
* 2-week cycle for non-appointment todos

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1030543134209364019 your work liked or acknowledged by people you respect]
* pressure to keep to the style that was praised by people you respect

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1031592449749033050 using meditation practices to counteract reward-driven motivation]
* delaying gratification

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1031876323284623370 stoicism and self-discipline]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1032341819675115520 finding and accepting your role]
* not feeling bad about leaving other roles for other people

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1032784526272901150 project management, scope creep, multiplying complexity] ([https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1033560475893506098 Part 2])
* MoSCoW prioritization
* time, cost, scope triangle
* iron triangle paradigm shift
* agile, waterfall, and hybrid systems

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1033461421813534911 burnout after losing hyperfixation on a goal during a jam]
* ADHD and jams

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1034435487798153217 how to break out of procrastination]
* waitbutwhy articles

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1034487864664264734 finding fun and enjoyment in work]
* using a simpler project to get back enjoyment

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1034598088100290580 DBT, dialectical behavior therapy]
* coping ahead
* radical acceptance

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1034964202105872445 Project thinking in everyday life]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1035290158687322132 using high amounts of restrictions to finally complete a VN]
* O2A2 rules, O2A2 restrictions applied to projects outside of the jam
* reading project postmortems

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1035867416204419072 improving during development and having to re-work from scratch as a result]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1036649017918095360 Not your fault, but still your problem]
* praise passing, praise in public, criticize in private
* project lead vs. project manager, leadership
* responsibility funnel, accountability, professionalism
* lowering chances of ghosting, checking back, open communication

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1036764033812004946 keeping peace between team members]
* joining a project vs. joining a team

=== November ===

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1038293062042009640 self-contained nature of social media and internet, digital wellbeing]
* the AIR method for less dependence on digital devices
* the effects and nature of news as entertainment vs. information

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1038911664281616404 writer's block, productivity cycles]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1039565046541459486 the meal planning approach to entertainment, separating acquisition and consumption, intent and action]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1039604054503997470 project planning resources, ice breakers]
* people assessment
* scheduling work, letting entertainment grow around it

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1039778945534537759 being recognized, popularity]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1039989103715954688 timing of public announcement of large projects]
* public pressure vs. motivation and feedback

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1041002843718553732 varied immersion in different types of tasks]
* scheduling, timeboxing tasks
* tasks breakdown

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1041346935946227794 FYVN jam and using loose-rules jams to finish projects]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1042025743393226803 The Pareto Principle, the 80/20 rule]

* [https://discord.com/channels/426908711844315146/800366350270201857/1042154515928977528 more productivity through public accountability, streaming]
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