Keyboard shortcuts are one of the most underrated skills you can learn. They might seem small, but once mastered, they completely transform the way you work. This is my journey from simple desktop navigation to mastering Vim keybindings and beyond.
It all started with learning basic shortcuts to navigate my desktop efficiently. Soon after, I began using shortcuts in VS Code, which made me realize how much time I was wasting reaching for the mouse.
Then came Vim a game changer. Learning Vim bindings wasn’t easy at first, but once I got the hang of them, I felt completely in control. Every movement, every edit all from the keyboard. It keeps me focused, fast, and deeply engaged in my work.After mastering Vim, I wanted to take things further. That’s when I discovered Neovim, a modern fork of Vim packed with colors, themes, and powerful plugins. I decided to set up LazyVim, a minimal yet extensible Neovim configuration setup.
At first, I was confused with the Lua files, directory structure, and plugin management it was a lot to take in. But I didn’t give up. I went through the LazyVim documentation, explored articles, and watched tutorials on YouTube. Slowly, everything started making sense.
The Neovim setup feels truly fast, functional, and beautiful. And the best part? I’m hooked on shortcuts. Every software I use, the first thing I do is learn its keyboard shortcuts. Even installed vimium extension in firefox browser so now I can navigate in the browser using keyboard. It’s not just about speed anymore it’s about staying in flow, keeping my hands on the keyboard, and working with intention.
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