This post will be the most challenging and candid one on my channel.

Lately, I've been feeling quite down on myself due to the mistakes I've been making. I've doubted whether I should share these thoughts on my channel, where I typically showcase my wins and positive moments. But hey, this isn't Instagram, right? So, I've decided to open up about what's been going on, and maybe some of you can relate.

So, what's been happening?
- I've fallen into the trap of procrastination.
- I find myself getting sick more often.
- I wait for the "perfect moment" to tackle tasks.
- My eating habits have taken a turn for the unhealthy.
- I struggle with maintaining focus.
- I haven't ticked off half the checkboxes I set for myself at the beginning of 2023 (I might share a separate post analyzing what's gone wrong).
- I've neglected reading and listening to podcasts.

These issues are impacting both my development as an engineer and as a person. Here's a spoiler: I won't be offering solutions on how to avoid these pitfalls; instead, I'll share my failures. If my attempts were successful, I'd probably be selling courses on productivity, but that's not the case)

One of the biggest traps I fall into is convincing myself that starting from Monday, I'll adhere to discipline and be productive – only to fail. Similarly, I often promise myself that after enjoying a Friday night out, I'll kickstart a period of growth the next day, yet I forget it all. The cycle continues after a night of indulging in fast food, with the vow to only eat salads moving forward – another promise broken.

I recently found inspiration in the YouTube content of Maksim Zhashkevych, and I'll leave some links to his video podcasts below. Perhaps some of you might find them helpful [RU].

- Как Изменить Себя в 2024
- Главная ЗОНА РОСТА для РАЗРАБОТЧИКА
- ЗАЧЕМ МЕДИТИРОВАТЬ
- ДИСЦИПЛИНА. МАЙНДСЕТ & ПРИВЫЧКИ.

Why am I sharing this? To dispel the illusion that everything is smooth sailing for me and that success comes effortlessly. Perhaps you need some motivation to realize that you're not alone in facing challenges, and that it's okay to grapple with them. We're all in this together, figuring it out as we go.

How to Speak by Patrick Winston | MIT Lecture

TL;DR the talk is intended to improve your speaking ability in critical situations by teaching you a few heuristic rules.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unzc731iCUY&t=35s

Oh, god. Finally finished "Grokking Algorithms", it took longer than I expected. I want to dedicate more time to the habit of reading.

What have you been reading lately?

Typically, I divide my reading into two parts. The first part related to my growth as a specialist, while the second part is dedicated to exploring classic literature. I'm not a book warm at all, but I'm trying to add this habit to my daily routine.

Next, I want to read more about management and working with people as it is difficult for me to communicate with some people and find the right way to explain. So yeah, if you're curious about the books on my current reading list, I've shared them in a web.

Career development books

Literature

🌟 Hope you're doing awesome! Quick favor – I'm working on my final uni project and need some input. It's all about building a cool AI-powered document tool, and I'd love to hear your thoughts!

The survey aims to understand the challenges people face when working with documents and gather preferences for a document analysis tool. Your input will directly contribute to the development of a tool designed to address real-world needs.

Can you spare a few minutes for this quick survey? Your insights will seriously make a difference.

https://forms.gle/dUBpGqwqNzmV95qa9

Hey, first post in 2024

As hinted in the forwarded message, I'm working on my diploma project juggling roles such as developer, manager, tester, and more. I'm considering my project as a startup, where adaptability is paramount, and shifts occur in the blink of an eye.

I want share my progress so far. Employing Excalidraw has proven to be a game-changer. It acts as my primary tool for sketching design prototypes, delineating project flows, specifying requirements, and more. The inclusion of a handwriting font and angle curves adds an extra layer of utility, rendering it an indispensable asset.

Beyond the realms of design, engineering, and testing, I have to be in entrepreneur, entrusted with selling my product. Analyzing the market, pinpointing the target audience, prioritizing features, meeting deadlines, and scrutinizing metrics—all these facets require a comprehensive approach, drawing upon the knowledge amassed over the past four years in the university. So the point of this post is to share a valuable resource I've tapped into—the Stanford's nine-year-old course titled "How to Start a Startup" spearheaded by Sam Altman, now the CEO of OpenAI and Y Combinator. Currently enrolled in this course, I recommend you explore its wealth of knowledge!

Today I keep watching the series, and just whooa, all the lecturers are founders/co-founders of large and well-known startups such as PayPal, Facebook and more

if it's not worth your time, I don't know what does

Just finished the series "Sales and Marketing", and I just loved this series for how clearly and simply the speakers explain. Michaels' pitching tips seem really good and practical. In a recent podcast on nFactorial, Tilek talked about how useful Michael was as his mentor in the YC. Also, at the end of the episode, they showed 2 ways to present your idea to potential investors, it's remarkable how much ideas from 9 years ago are still valuable in the current reality

Как одна из ведущих IT компаний Express24 внедряет в свой сервис инструменты геймификации

Очень радует, что один из первых стартапов в Узбекистане Express24 не стоит на месте и внедряет в свой сервис крутые фичи.

К примеру, в декабре команда запустила в приложении игру, в которую играет уже более 40% пользователей. С одной стороны, может показаться странным, зачем сервису доставки еды игра? Но на самом деле, это очень круто и улучшает пользовательский опыт (вспомните Google и динозавтрика, в которого мы играем, когда теряем доступ к интернету).

Ну раз мировой опыт показывает, что пользователям такое нравится, команда Express24 решает поэкспериментировать и запускает небольшую мини-игру “таймкиллер”.

Зачем?
Главные цели интеграции — сделать время ожидания увлекательным и сформировать положительную ассоциацию между брендом и приятным процессом заказа еды. Переход к игре внутри приложения происходит легко, сразу после подтверждения заказа.

Результаты
Спустя месяц после запуска, более 40% пользователей активно участвуют в игре. Обратная связь пользователей указывает на значительное сокращение воспринимаемого времени ожидания, многие выражают благодарность за дополнительную развлекательную функцию.

Теперь в планах превратить эту функцию в полноценный маркетинговый инструмент, включая новые форматы системы лояльности и вознаграждения клиентов.

Как по мне, клевый кейс. Надеюсь, таких экспериментов будет больше. Вообще, эксперименты — это круто. Выходите за рамки своего сервиса и думайте о пользовательском опыте.

#партнерскаяпубликация
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🥷 @fridaymark

Recently, there has been a growing trend among Uzbek companies to implement gamification features. For instance, Payme has introduced the game "Yoki-yoki," and Yandex.Eats has added special tasks with rewards. This strategic move proves beneficial in retaining users within the app, and in the case of express24, it increases the patience of the users while delivering.

good move huh?

I love habr, the ecosystem behind it, its community, and articles. Somehow, I found that habr is better for me than reddit.

Today, I found out that Uzum started running their page as well, like other well-known companies, that's what I would like to see more in our uzbek companies, when the people behind the products start talking and sharing their experience!

Uzum Market — как запустить продукт на новом для вас рынке

Interesting take-away, I've always been curious about how Uzum maintains the quality of product previews with excellent images, while many companies tend to use random pictures, like those often seen on OLX

Под капотом поискового движка: Как Uzum Market применяет ML, чтобы вы нашли желаемое

1 month

1 month and I will almost graduate from my university, that still hard to realize that there is no longer something that keeps you on the path, like a school with its 11-year roadmap or a university. Sometimes its scary to accept it, is this what they call maturity?

Anyways, I tried to leave at least something behind for my university by running Algorithms (AlgoGym) and Computer Science clubs. I hope that I have left some foundation after me and encourage students to pursue their degrees with fun and enthasuism

💥 For all WIUT students,

🖥️ CS Community invites you to a guest lecture with Jakhongir Madaminov and Boburkhon Aqoidkhonov, who will share their experiences as WIUT alumni and senior software engineers @ Uzum.

🚀 About speakers:
Jakhongir Madaminov is a senior SE @ Uzum. Recovered from Game Dev industry with painful flashbacks. Had a little journey in backend. In love with Kotlin. IGL veteran at PUBG.

Boburkhon Akoidkhonov is a Software engineer and entrepreneur, currently working @ Uzum Technologies. From a very young age he was really interested in software development and data science. Worked in a wide range of projects like edtech, fintech, govtech, logistics, IoT and AI. Passionate about all fields of engineering, motorsport, cooking and memes.

🗓️ Event details:
- Date: February 28th (Wednesday)
- Time: 13:00
- Venue: SHB 206

💡Who should attend
- Students eager to explore opportunities in the dynamic field of Software Engineering, particularly those interested in Android, Backend, and IoT development.
- Students keen on gaining insights into the professional journey and experiences of WIUT alumni who have successfully transitioned into senior roles at Uzum Technologies.

Atomic Habits

Hello! I recently finished reading the highly acclaimed book "Atomic Habits" and wanted to share some insights that I found particularly beneficial.

Initially, I was skeptical about starting this book due to its immense popularity, but I soon realized it deserved all the attention it received. What favored me the most was the author's writing style and how each technique and detail was illustrated through stories of individuals who have successfully applied these methods. The storytelling was exceptionally engaging. Although some of my friends mentioned that the book tends to reiterate basic principles, I personally believe that we often overlook these seemingly minor yet fundamental aspects of life, and it's crucial to focus more on them.

Here are some highlights that resonated with me:

- The book recounts the story of a woman who poses a question to herself before making any decision: "What would a better version of myself do in this situation?" I've found this method to be incredibly impactful in my own life. Whenever I feel inclined to miss a workout or order unhealthy food, asking myself this question motivates me to make choices that align with becoming a better version of myself.
- Another memorable narrative is about the British cyclists who experienced a turnaround in their performance when a new coach focused on the minutiae and demonstrated genuine care, leading to their success. This story reminded me of Ted Lasso and how he transformed a football team by addressing small issues. The parallel with Ted Lasso's story struck a chord with me, especially since I had discussed the similarity with friends after learning about the cyclists' story.
- The book also taught me about habit formation. By adhering to the principles of making habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying, I appreciated the idea of starting small—for instance, reading for at least one minute or exercising for one minute. This approach helps in gradually dedicating more time to beneficial habits as they become more ingrained.

These insights from "Atomic Habits" have been incredibly useful, and I hope they inspire you as much as they have inspired me.

🚀👨‍💻 As leaders of the Computer Science Community, Jakhongir Sagdullaev and I had the privilege of organizing an insightful guest lecture at the university. Our esteemed speaker, Sanira Madzhikova, generously shared her wealth of experience and provided a valuable roadmap for aspiring engineers. Connecting with fellow enthusiasts and learning from Sanira was truly inspiring!