Random Walk Newsletter, Issue 15#
Observations & Insights#
Computer Malfunction#
Let me first talk about how I suddenly have time to write a NewsLetter. It's very unlucky. My company's computer had a problem, it kept restarting endlessly. It's the first time I've encountered this issue with my Mac, which I've been using for many years. I reinstalled it yesterday, thinking it was fixed, but when I arrived at the office this morning and started it up, it still didn't work. So I went to find my IT colleague, and in the end, they wiped and reinstalled the system for me. After the wipe, everything was fine, so I suspect it was a system or software problem. I don't even know which software caused this issue. This made me think, should I simplify the configuration of my computer? My computer has all sorts of shortcuts, double pinyin input method, modified key positions, and so on. Others wouldn't know how to use it if they got their hands on it, and I wouldn't be comfortable using a different computer either. Although it's important to have your own habits, when problems arise, it takes more time to solve them. It's like having a unified standard, which makes migration easier. For example, a simple configuration can get you started. Upon careful consideration, it's actually quite necessary, or you could say it's another way of thinking. In summary, some of my special habits actually bring convenience to myself, but at the same time, they also create excessive dependence.
From this, I also gained a small insight. Previously, my habit was to back up my computer once a week, usually on weekends. However, last weekend, I got lazy and didn't back it up. As a result, when I used it on Wednesday, the computer had a problem. Now I can only use Time Machine to restore from a backup two weeks ago. Although it's only a week's worth of work, if I had persisted in backing up every week, the effect would have been much better. It seems that some small habits are necessary. When there's nothing wrong, it feels troublesome and unnecessary, but when you actually need it, it becomes a bit of a regret.
Work Pressure#
This week's work meeting made me suddenly feel the pressure. First, there's a project I'm supposed to be following, but I haven't been proactive about it. Of course, this is my own problem, and I admitted it directly at the meeting. Second, there are a few tasks that I'm supposed to be the owner of, but the progress seems mediocre. I'm doing more of what I'm familiar with. Third, I claimed a presentation for next week and I have to prepare a document for it. However, due to the computer problem, it caused delays yesterday afternoon and all day today. Except for completing the OKR and reviewing the requirements document, there hasn't been much progress. Suddenly, I feel a sense of urgency.
I'm also trying to adjust myself. Actually, neither my colleagues nor my leader questioned the progress, but I feel a bit behind. I just arrived in a new environment and I wanted to perform well. I should prioritize and determine the urgency. Right now, it feels like there are many tasks in my to-do list, but none of them can be completed all at once. It's a bit chaotic.
Audiobooks & Books#
I started writing this on Wednesday last week, and now it's Thursday. I've delayed it for too long, so I won't publish this article.
That's all for this issue of the Newsletter. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. Thank you for reading.