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Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days... by ahmadss on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @01:57PM (#6097828)
Consider reading a book called "The Now Habit". The author discusses fear of success/failure and the inability to finish projects, and deems that these fears are what cause us to procrastinate. Then he provides a plan/approach/framework to overcome these fears.
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Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days... by gxs on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @02:49PM (#6098235)
Thanks for the book recommendation. Ordered this on Amazon.

This was my problem all growing up. I did well on the first exam, then fizzled out every exam after. I wouldn't study out of fear that I wouldn't do as well again.

Anyway, I'll check out the book thanks again!

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Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days... by nashequilibrium on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @04:49PM (#6098996)
If you want a quick overview:

Kindle notes and highlights https://kindle.amazon.com/work/the-now-habit-procrastination...

powerpoint presentation http://hashref.com/summaries/TheNowHabit.pdf

3 part youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Si3Gb1WSg

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Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days... by clbrook on Thursday July 25, 2013 @07:36AM (#6101881)
I'd recommend Mindset by Carol Dweck. It discusses growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. It sounds quite pertinent for your fear of not doing as well again.
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Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days... by gxs on Wednesday August 07, 2013 @12:54PM (#6173986)
Thanks - ordered this as well. I've been on a self-help book binge. I shudder to think the ads I'll be seeing from google and amazon.
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Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days... by eterpstra on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @03:38PM (#6098558)
I second this book recommendation. I read it a few years ago and find myself referring back to it quite often for inspiration when I'm feeling unproductive and very procrastnaty.
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