We believe in a challenge-based model of learning—learning by doing.
Coding
Exercism
Great for both learning and evaluating competency.
Udemy
We have purchased several classes here. When getting up to speed on a subject, I like to start by watching a Udemy class at 2x. Hit me up for login.
Codecademy
This is the ultimate challenge-based coding environment.
Sleep/Circadia
Besides making us happy, sleep is crucial for critical thinking and doing a good job.
Try all this stuff for sleep:
- Temperature is most important. Your bedroom should be around 68 degrees fahrenheit.
- Invest in good pillows/mattress.
- Read paperback or hardcover fiction before going to bed. Non-fiction stimulates the problem-solving parts of the brain which keep you awake, whereas fiction stimulates the imagination.
- Make a non-caffeinated (i.e. nettle) tea with honey and apple-cider vinegar before going to bed. It will knock you out.
- Take a bath to help get your core body temperature down.
- Install flux on your computer.
- Set up night shift schedules and sleep schedules on your phone.
- Set a consistent bedtime.
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