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Harsha S
Harsha S

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Day 2: 100 Days Of Code Challenge == Failed

I did not code for a hour yesterday and failed my 100 days of code challenge in day 2. Pathetic right?

My main problem was that I thought "I need to code for a hour" in a day when I was super lazy, watching Japanese movies and YouTube videos.

*30 Minutes would be fine.
15 Minutes would be fine.
10 Minutes would be fine.
5 Minutes would be fine.
Heck, just open the code editor man. *

I should strive to be is consistent.
Work every day, at any time, at any place, at any emotional state or mood.

Trying to always do things the "perfect" way is bullshit. I can't do 1 hour every day, I can't sit the same desk every time, have the same mood or be perfectly healthy all the time.
Why be "perfect" anyways? Who am I trying to impress? All these years would fall into procrastination.

So sorry I failed day 2. Pathetic right?
I will redo day 2 today. I am not stopping the challenge, there's no need to be perfect from day 1 - day 100. There is only a need to get some work done every day.

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Neil Syiemlieh

Some tips:

  • Pick a time and place when/where you can show up everyday.
  • As you've mentioned, just open your editor and start. It gets easier from there.
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Harsha S

Thank you for the tips. Though more than a time/place, I prefer events. For example,
After Breakfast, start studying.
After coming back from work, go to the gym.

Cuz time and place may change depending on the day. But certain events always happen.