Hassan Sani (inidaname)

I Showed Up: Week 1 of 2025

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My Experiments with Showing Up: This journal captures my wins, setbacks, and ongoing processes to monitor my personal development and better manage my time. The content is based on my input and activities, and the initial draft was prepared with the help of ChatGPT to streamline my reflection process.

Wins

  1. Started Journaling
    This week marked the beginning of my journaling journey. Reflecting on my actions and intentions has clarified my thoughts and helped me identify areas for growth.

  2. Finished Reading The Psychology of Money
    Completing this book has deepened my understanding of financial behaviors and decision-making. It’s a valuable resource that I plan to revisit for its actionable insights.

  3. Began Learning Rust Programming Language
    Not only did I start learning Rust, but I also adopted active note-taking for the first time. This new approach has significantly enhanced my engagement and comprehension.

  4. Gained Insights from a Self-Assessment Questionnaire
    Completing the self-assessment highlighted areas for improvement and reinforced my strengths, providing a clear direction for personal growth.

  5. Drafted Frontend Architecture for Our Upcoming Launch
    I successfully outlined a frontend architecture that sets a solid foundation for our company’s upcoming project.

  6. Joined a Rust Open-Source Collaboration
    Contributing to an open-source project has been an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the Rust community.

  7. Received an Unexpected Email Response
    A surprising reply from a company I didn’t expect to hear from has been an encouraging reminder to keep reaching out and taking chances.

Setbacks

  1. Incomplete Carousel Component Feature at Work
    Despite my efforts, I couldn’t complete the carousel feature. This feels like a missed goal that I need to revisit.

  2. Blocked by Delayed Support
    A critical task remains stalled due to a weeks-long blocker, as I’m still waiting on input from a colleague.

Current Processes

  • Learning Rust:
    My focus has been on gaining a deeper understanding of Rust’s fundamentals and applying them through practice.

  • Implementing a Personal Goal-Tracking Project:
    This project aims to visually track my progress, providing motivation and a clearer view of achievements over time.

  • Setting Up My Homelab:
    With new tools in hand, I’ve started building a home lab—a long-term goal that will allow me to experiment and refine technical skills.

Next Steps

  1. Define Clear Goals for Next Week:
    I’ll dedicate time to setting actionable goals to improve focus and productivity.

  2. Enhance Task Delivery Time:
    Streamlining my workflow and addressing bottlenecks will be critical for timely task completion.

  3. Conduct Thorough Research:
    Prioritizing in-depth research before starting new tasks will help minimize unnecessary delays and errors.

Conclusion

This week featured successes and challenges, highlighting significant progress in my learning. Starting a journal has proven valuable for reflection and tracking growth. Active note-taking with Rust has deepened my understanding, and completing key tasks has been encouraging. However, setbacks like unresolved blockers remind me to improve planning and collaboration. Moving forward, I aim to maintain momentum, address improvement areas, and strive toward my goals. Each week brings new opportunities to learn and grow.

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