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Thanks for putting this together, it is a very nice approach and good summary of how to think about this. Will defo be using some of your tips I think, and will let you know how I get on!
Thank you!
Great approach!
Thank you!!
I love the thumbnails. Thank you for a great read.
Great article. I think the harderst parts of public speaking are:
The first one is crucial—without a good topic, not only will it be hard to capture attention, but you'll also feel an overwhelming pressure that you're bound to fail. That kind of negative thoughts rarely lead to good results.
The second is just as important, I've seen brilliant topics fall flat simply because of poor delivery, and on the flip side, I've seen people turn fairly average ideas into amazing performance.
So how do you make these tricky tasks easier?
My go-to approach is clearing my mind. I eliminate distractions as much as possible, sit down with just a notebook and a pen, and spend hours (yes, multiple of them) thinking—really thinking—and writing down any ideas that come to my mind. One thing that's seriously overlooked is that many people don't actually know how to think deeply about important things. If you're constantly multitasking, it's almost impossible to come up with a great idea. The key is monotasking—focusing on just one thing at a time. I know it's not as easy as it sounds but we need to invest our resources into it to get the results that we really desire.
Another method that works wonders for me is running—for hours—and thinking in motion.
Why running?
It doesn't demand much attention; Once you're in the flow state, your body moves on autopilot.
Blood circulation improves drastically, sending more oxygen and nutrients to your brain—your thinking gets sharper.
And finally, it's good for your health (physical and mental). Looking and feeling fit adds a thick layer of confidence, especially when you're doing public speaking where you're in a spotlight.
These practices work like a charm for me.
love your process. i agree. when i work out or just have a clear mind, the best ideas come to me. Even something as simple as a walk works for me.
What really helped was focusing on what I’m most passionate about and what I think will genuinely help or interest the audience. When planning an event, I once checked out westernsydneyconventioncentre.com.au — their team helped shape ideas that made the whole experience more memorable, so having a solid venue or event partner can really boost confidence in your topic choice.
Thanks, this is a really helpful framework. I’m curious - what do you think are some topics that people want to know more about related to code review?
Thank you! Hmm, I know when I was more junior..I was curious about what I should even be looking for in a code review..I would always just say LGTM. I think also at first I had a hard time taking feedback or figuring out which feedback I should pushback on. And another thing that helpful for people is understanding how to give helpful code reviews rather than just saying "this is bad."