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1 week ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Robert E. Ralph
Start writing todayLet’s talk about the benefits and importance of writing. A year ago I started writing a journal regularly. I wrote it three times per day and it was great. To be honest it felt like a therapy session. All emotions and worries I put into notes. It helped to relax and find solutions for my problems. I’d like to distinguish two types of writing:For yourselfFor othersAll writing you do is for yourself.
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1 month ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Robert E. Ralph
Detailed comparison of all advantages and disadvantagesRecently, I learned one interesting thing. Writing on paper is more beneficial for your brain than keyboard writing. What is the difference? This first question appeared in my head. Daily I use the following types of writing:PaperPhoneLaptopSometimes I write even on my tablet, but in scarce scenarios. Often, I like writing on my phone, but it becomes pretty difficult to write there if you want to make 1000–2000 words in one session.
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1 month ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Robert E. Ralph
Big Tech Doesn’t Want Your Money — It Wants Your MindI love that people nowadays have more freedom to talk and share information. However, there is one small problem. When everybody talks a lot then we stop paying attention to words. If you look for any information on Google you find many answers and descriptions that confirm it. But if you take a reversed version of the same information you still be able to find many articles that confirm the truth of the opposite side.
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1 month ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Mehmet Yildiz
It is better to have a strong action plan instead of staying the same person without any personToday I heard one wise quote. It’s better to earn 30$ per month and get +1$ to the salary each month than to get 100$ without any incremental pay. What is the point? The point is that people and companies are more valuable when growing up instead of staying in the same position. For a few months, I have been learning the Polish language using Duo Lingo and YouTube.
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Mehmet Yildiz
Member-only storyWhat would I have recommended to myself 7 years ago? Leonid Hass·FollowPublished inILLUMINATION·3 min read·--Photo by Mohamed Osama on UnsplashI like content where creators share their knowledge and the lessons they have learned over the last few years. It is especially important to understand the mistakes we all make. If only I could have a proper plan to do the right things, then I could get better in many ways. But is avoiding mistakes the best option?
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Mehmet Yildiz
Member-only storyThe most straightforward system for task managementLeonid Hass·FollowPublished inILLUMINATION·2 min read·--Photo by Kelly Sikkema on UnsplashProductivity level equals the number of tasks done divided by the amount of time spent on the first task until the last task. For example, if you do 2 tasks per week, then your productivity is 2/7 tasks per day. However, sometimes, it depends more on the task’s difficulty. So, it’s better to calculate in actions and efforts we spend.
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Robert E. Ralph
Member-only story#1 find people; #2 look for their problemsLeonid Hass·FollowPublished inNew Writers Welcome·4 min read·--Photo by Jackson Simmer on UnsplashFor a long time, I repeated the same mistake. I had a brilliant idea that I wanted to turn into a business. Then, I tried to find a problem to attach to it. Then, I looked for people who had that problem. As you can understand, this mess never worked.
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Mehmet Yildiz
Member-only storyThe earlier you get feedback the earlier you start doing the right things!Leonid Hass·FollowPublished inILLUMINATION·3 min read·--Photo by Philipp Meeh on UnsplashI like making MVPs. These products are simple and don’t require much effort and resources to create. However, as a Software Engineer and perfectionist, I like to spend 2–3 months creating a ready tool that I can use daily. The authors of the Lean Startup book don’t think in the same way. But let’s talk about it later.
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Robert E. Ralph
Let’s talk about disciplineLeonid Hass·FollowPublished inNew Writers Welcome·3 min read·--Photo by Morgan Housel on UnsplashThey told us “Motivation is a scam.” But I tell you even more. Discipline is a bigger scam. It’s just a wrapped motivation with a long-term agreement. You imagine yourself in 5 years and by reminding yourself who you will be you remotivate yourself for a long period. Unfortunately, however, both motivation and discipline don’t work. Let me show you an example.
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Mar 9, 2025 | 
medium.com | Leonid Hass |Robert E. Ralph
Member-only storyNot from the money perspective. But in a more valuable wayLeonid Hass·FollowPublished inNew Writers Welcome·3 min read·--Photo by Matthew Guay on UnsplashI’ve been writing for more than five years now — that’s a lot! But I know people who have been writing for 20–50 years. These people know the real power of time. Like many other ambitious young people, I like trying new things and taking new opportunities. Writing taught me a lot.
