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Re:Ask HN: Software development after 40, how do you keep th... by alex_lod on Monday August 20, 2018 @11:47AM (#17800891)
Have you heard of the concept “beginner’s mind?” It’s an attitude that can be developed with practice that helps you see otherwise ordinary things with awe and curiosity. Here’s a bit more about it: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoshin if you’re curious I can share more references.
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Re:Ask HN: Software development after 40, how do you keep th... by banterfoil on Monday August 20, 2018 @02:22PM (#17802430)
I loved this! I don't think there is an English word that succinctly describes this. Thanks for sharing
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Re:Ask HN: Software development after 40, how do you keep th... by tinktank on Monday August 20, 2018 @01:27PM (#17801874)
I would love some more references please.
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Re:Ask HN: Software development after 40, how do you keep th... by alex_lod on Monday August 20, 2018 @01:50PM (#17802082)
The term is most commonly associated with Suzuki Roshi, who founded the San Francisco Zen Center. He has a book, "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind." You can learn more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shunry%C5%AB_Suzuki

Here are a few blog posts:

- https://zenhabits.net/beginner/ - https://jackkornfield.com/beginners-mind/

Here are a few talks/podcasts:

- http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/68/talk/17919/ - http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/23/talk/500/ - http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/139/talk/893/

Finally, I have had the most special "beginner's mind" experiences while attending multi-day, silent meditation retreats. I live in the Bay Area, so I've attended Spirit Rock up in Marin. However, retreat centers exist all across the world. I recommend "insight" retreats, which are sometimes referred to as "mindfulness" or "Vipassana" retreats.

I hope this is helpful!

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Re:Ask HN: Software development after 40, how do you keep th... by tinktank on Monday August 20, 2018 @02:22PM (#17802429)
Very helpful, I'm going to pick up on these immediately. Thanks again.
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