Turing Journal(AF).md

TuringJournal.md

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Mod1 Week 1- Journal

a- I can communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
b- I know how to find constructive balance between business needs and practical execution of a project.
c- I am able to see a problem from multiple angles or points of view and make connections between them.
d- Contributes well to the team.

a- The Pairin results tell me that I am a person that try's to find the relationships between things. That a prefer action and can be stubborn at times. That I am able to find calm in stressful situations. That I can and think about the value of other people.
b- These have definitely been things that I have utilized in my past. Both on a personal and professional level.
c- The results relate in many ways. One is that I am "Lover of Justice". This has direct effect on how I can communicate and try to see things from others point of view. Two I am "Intuitive-Conceptual" this has defiantly helped in finding solutions to past problems I have faced. Both in things like 1b and 1c above.

a- I sometimes get really self critical and kinda shutdown and need to deal with my own issues before I can start to move forward by utilizing my strengths. Break, walks, meditation, exercise and play with dog, helps me.
b- I sometimes overuse the "Intuitive-Conceptual" this allows me to understand what needs to be done in a problem. Although I lack of skills to actually get the intended results. This leads me to want a more technical mind set in those instances. I can overcome this by seeking advice from more technical skill individuals and focus on personal growth in these areas.

a- I feel that I am very process driven, First Ideas and direction we want to go. Second create a clear road map of the steps needed and third execute plan. I also like a time line that builds in a little time just in case. I would rather try to be done a day before with flexibility to use the extra time to polish it up or finish if needed.
b- Walk though my train of thought as above. I feel I would explain it the same to anyone. I would look for common ground with teammates and look for feedback on how it might be improved or changed.
c- Need to find a balance in style/process so that we can maximize the teams effectiveness.
d- I try to think critically about myself and my past experiences and this has helped confirm the areas that I thought I had strength in.
e- I think it will be useful to reflect on them before the start of each project. To keep them fresh in your mind as you start both a team and solo project. Looking for the ways these ideas effect the process.
5.
a- I would like to continue to maintain all my Pairin strengths. I am really focusing on my weakness around technical thinking and skills.
b- Daily practice in technical skills. Continued conversations with technically minded individuals, coming at it from their point of view on the subjects given and their process.
c- Daily/Weekly personal journal. That will allow me to reflect back on different struggles and successes over time. I think it will be good to look back and see the things I may have struggled on in the past and celebrate the win's.

Other Weekly thoughts.

Mod1 Week 2- Journal

1. The challenge for me around self reflection is is three fold. First and most importantly is that I sometimes learn things about myself that I do not like or that I am uncomfortable with. The second is that it is sometimes easy to get to self critical and overwhelmed by the things you want to change. Third finding time and making a habit out of doing it.

2. Mapping reflections-
   I bring empathy to my work and a team . I believe that mentoring and teaching people is fundamental to what I find fulfilling. I have am hardworking and efficiency driven. I would like to develop past chosen identity traits like project management and team management translate to the tech industry. I feel I do not yet posses the technical competence to translate them effectively. I am passionate about things agriculture and the outdoors but don't know how they might relate to tech.

3. Good worthwhile work for me. Is work that provides a benefit to the community and the people it effect . It provides an opportunity for me to both learn and grow in my skills/understanding and allows me to provide mentorship to others. It also shows that I am a valued member of the team and that my work is recognized/appreciated.
   I value two things. One that I am able to positively impact the people around me, both personal and professional. Two that I have self/family financial security and independence.
   Sometime these view clash. It is challenging to find the balance between what I feel is right for the community and my perceived need for my own financial independence. I feel that these two thing can work to drive each other. I believe that if you have a company/ employment that is doing good for the community still has to be able to survive financially to continue to do positive things. Also that it is not ok to just focus on the bottom line at the expense at the cost of things around you. The trick is to try to find the right thing to focus on at the appropriate time.

Mod 1 week 4.

1- Habit Reflection
Leading up to Turing I read Atomic Habits and since then I have definitely become more aware of my habits. I have started planing my day and week with Trello and the results have been positive.

2- Start Where You Are
I had a ruff year leading up to Turing both with my health and emotional state. I had lyme disease that was miss diagnosed at the start. The effected my overall health and I am usually a very active person so that was also had mentally. Then the pandemic happened witch has been also hard with the lack of social interaction.

The things I enjoy most in work is mentorship and continuous learning and a strive to show my best.
The things I enjoyed least in my work has been supper long hour. Working weekends/holidays/lack of consistent schedule.

Time outside, climbing, friends/family, gardening.

Trying to make a few changes to positively impact my week. Do to the pandemic I have not been able to climb and have been adding yoga into my week instead. I have also started daily meditation.

There is a thought that all developer's do kinda the same ting every day. After investigation it seams that there is a wide range of what you do in the day to day.

Flexible location and consistent work week. A place that is know for mentorship and continued skill growth. The financial mean to start small hobby farm and someday retire.

Mod 1 week5-

1. Habit Reflection:
   I noticed that on the partner and group projects, it I have slipped out of my normal habits and schedule. The results is that some of my non working habits do not end up happening. It hasn't affected my personal/mental health. But in a longer project will need to pay attention to this.

2. I think that having a beginner's mindset can help get rid of your preconceived notions. On of both what kind of job you want a company or opportunity may provide. It also allows you to be able to continue your personal growth in your skill set.
   a.
   b. Ability to learn, perseverance, work well with others, time management, project management. There is a lot of overlap around personal behaviors and working with others
   c. I think am thinking of my future carrier in two parts. early and mid/late.
   For early carrier a flexible location and consistent work week. A place that is know for mentorship and continued skill growth.
   For mid/late financial mean to start small hobby farm and someday retire. Along with the ability to work in a more entrepreneurial role.

3. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mmEEpVJZe9U6FGDa043nfAL3_KZlf_parguPOpw9p6g/edit.

4. a- Ability to learn quickly and understand concepts.
   b- Personal habits and accountability.
   c- Project management.
   d- Ability to work well in teams and with a wide range of people.

5. I want to work in at a place that is product focused wile valuing diversity of team and mentorship and growth