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How to Start a Solo Project That You'll Stick With - RustConf 2020

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Discover effective strategies for initiating and maintaining solo projects in this 21-minute RustConf 2020 talk by Harrison Bachrach. Learn how to overcome common challenges in personal project development, drawing from habit formation principles to plan and execute projects that remain engaging over time. Explore techniques for setting realistic goals, establishing productive work routines, and maintaining motivation throughout the development process. Gain insights into the concept of "intention-translation," the importance of satisfaction in project work, and the role of automaticity in habit formation. Understand how to apply S.M.A.R.T. goals to your projects and leverage semantic versioning for better project management. Consider the impact of external factors on project development and recognize the limitations of universal solutions in personal project planning.

Syllabus

DIAMOND
Side projects
Can software help?
It'll be PERFECT!!!
What happened?
Projects as habits
You have to DO IT
WARNING! Research ahead!
Intentions to act are significant precursors of initiation of behaviour, | but "intention-translation" is imperfect
Satisfaction
Realistic Goals
Habit forming and "automaticity"
When to work: choose events not times
Coping planning and mental health
A warning against rewards
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
SMART and ruut
Semantic Versioning
Asterisks: Not for everyone
Asterisks: COVID-19 & Police Brutality
Asterisks: No silver bullet
Asterisks: Again, please don't yell at me

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