In this episode of convos.dev, Jess and Chris tackle a listener question about building mindset. They share their contrasting learning styles: Chris's approach of curating high-quality inputs and using Obsidian as a second brain, versus Jess's ADHD/osmosis method of consuming high volumes of content in the background. They also discuss the underrated role of empathy in product work, fiction as a tool for personal growth, and friction logs for improving developer experience. Plus: a deep dive into the Ralph Wiggum AI agent technique, AI skills for React Email, and some fun show & tell picks.
0:35 Listener question: How do you build mindset?
1:05 Jess's approach
3:02 Chris's take: better inputs = better outputs
3:44 Finding people worth listening to
4:22 Learning from non-coding areas: fiction and empathy
7:18 Jess's counterpoint: learning through osmosis and volume
8:23 Consuming content constantly — shower, car, walks
11:48 How do you learn about product?
12:19 Friction logs for improving product and DX
13:21 Using Obsidian as a second brain with linked notes
15:18 Tool Review: Ralph Wiggum
17:17 Tool Review: AI Skills for React Email
19:37 Show & Tell
21:25 Outro
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