what excites you

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+author: "Budi Tanrim"
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+As we are closing the 2021 chapter, consider finding what excites you. There are a lot of studies that suggest that if you're interested in a topic, you're more likely to engage and explore it further.
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+Some people get excited to improve their weaknesses. Some prefer to double down at their strengths. Find what works for you.
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+When we start to learn, we normally don't know what we don't know. So, it's hard to build a clear roadmap. Here's an approach that I like to do: 1) Prepare a dedicated note, 2) Choose a topic, 3) List down the concepts, 4) List down any questions as you learn, and 5) Work on a small project.
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+First, choose a topic, like decision-making, painting, or building a calendar mobile app. Don't get too hung up with the details, just keywords representing the topic you like.
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+But, that's not enough.
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+Then, list down any concepts you can find around the topic. This can be a bullet list filled with concepts you need to understand in order to master that topic. For example, if I pick painting as the topic I'd like to learn, the concept could be: lighting, color, perspective... You get the idea.
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+As you progress in your learning, you'll be confused. Try to frame that into a question and list it down on the note. Prioritize the questions and tackle them slowly as you go.
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+But knowing is different than doing. The point of learning is gaining new knowledge and being able to do something with it. Consider to work on a small project, so you can apply what you've learned.
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+So, what excites you?