Woke up to a completely dead phone today. Not because I'm some minimalist productivity guru, but because I literally forgot to plug it in last night. Sometimes the best tools for focus are the ones you create by accident.
The JavaScript Chapter Closes
After what feels like an eternity, I finally wrapped up JavaScript fundamentals today. Not the sexy parts, not the advanced concepts that make you sound smart at tech meetups - just the core, foundational stuff that actually matters.
There's something oddly satisfying about reaching the end of a learning module. It's not like completing a course gives you superpowers, but there's this quiet confidence that builds when you can look at code and actually understand what's happening.
Tomorrow starts the React journey. Fresh framework, new challenges, and hopefully the same momentum.
The Phone Experiment (Accidental)
Decided to keep the phone switched off during my 3-hour library session. Not out of some grand plan, but because it was already dead and I figured why not lean into it.
First hour was brutal. Muscle memory had me reaching for that black rectangle about 60 times. It's fascinating how deeply ingrained the checking habit is - even when you logically know there's nothing to check.
But somewhere in hour two, something shifted. The mental space that's usually occupied by the possibility of notifications just... opened up. Code started making more sense. Problems became puzzles instead of frustrations.
Random Technical Thoughts
Had this idea brewing about diving into Linux and OS concepts after finishing my current projects. There's something appealing about understanding what's happening under the hood, beyond the frameworks and libraries we build on top of.
Not sure when I'll get to it - still have React to conquer, plus a few other projects in the pipeline. But it's sitting there in the back of my mind, waiting for the right moment.
The Weird Truth About Productivity
The internet is full of productivity hacks and systems and apps that promise to solve your focus problems. But sometimes the solution is as simple as a phone that won't turn on.
Not saying everyone should kill their battery every night, but there's something to be said for removing the choice entirely. When checking your phone isn't an option, your brain eventually stops trying.
Tomorrow: React fundamentals and remembering how charging cables work.
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