Blog – Amanda Park

End of 2024 Review

review

Reflecting on how my 2024 went.

Writing Wiki

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My synthesized notes of all the writing knowledge I have accummulated over the past few years for game design purposes.

Communication & Relationships Wiki

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My synthesized notes of all the communication strategies I have learned and read about in the past few years.

Finances Wiki

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My synthesized notes of all the financial strategies I have learned and read about in the past few years.

Mental Models Wiki

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My synthesized list of mental models and cognitive distortions/biases I have learned about in the past few years, along with general decision making and learning advice.

Productivity Wiki

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My synthesized notes of all the productivity methods I have learned and read about in the past few years.

Health and Wellness Wiki

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My synthesized notes of all the health and wellness strategies I have learned and read about in the past few years.

Game Design Wiki

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My synthesized notes of all the game design knowledge I have accummulated over the past few years.

2024 Blog Status Update

Why I changed my blog appearance and hosting platform for 2024.

End of 2023 Review

review

Reflecting on how my 2023 went.

End of 2022 Review

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Reflecting on 2022 and how it has treated me!

The Importance of Social Connections

Our social networks have a huge impact on the way we live our lives. After doing some research, here are my thoughts on the topic!

Best Books Read in 2021 & 2022

I reflect on some of the best books I have read in the past year!

Using DataCamp in 2022

data-science

After using LinkedIn Learning for my professional development needs the past couple of years, I have returned to DataCamp to see what they currently offer for data analytics professionals.

End of 2021 Review

review

A lot has changed in the past year. Here are my thoughts on what has happened both in the world and to me.

Evaluating Educational Avenues for Starting and Advancing Your Data Science Career

data-science

There are many options that exist nowadays to get your foot in the door with data science. Here I will take a look at some common ones that have showed up and used over the past few years (and why you should not go to a data science bootcamp).

Adventures in Home Buying in 2021

Over the past couple of months I have been on the market for a new place to live. Here is an overview of my experience learning just how complicated buying a home is.

Releasing My First Video Game Beta (And What I Learned)

game-dev

After over a year in development, a beta for my first video game has finally released! These are some reflections on my experience of making it.

Visual Studio Code Is The Best Python IDE

data-science

My long and arduous journey of finding the RStudio equivalent for Python is now over.

Rebuilding Healthy Habits Post-Pandemic

The end of pandemic life is in sight. As we as a society are preparing for a transition back to a new normal, I decided to reevaluate my habits and refocus my habits for better long-term success.

What I Wish I Knew About Python Sooner

data science

Some tips and tricks I wish that I knew when I started learning Python for data science years ago.

The Methodology I Use to Stay Productive and SAFe (Outdated)

This is part of a series I am writing on the tools and strategies I use to get work done in a safe manner. This post specifically focuses on the strategy aspect of staying productive and how I eventually came around towards using Agile.

Computer Software I Use to Stay Productive and Safe

This is part of a series I am writing on the tools and strategies I use to get work done in a safe manner. This post specifically focuses on computer software tools and using them to your advantage.

Browser Extensions I Use to Stay Productive and Safe

This is part of a series I am writing on the tools and strategies I use to get work done in a safe manner. This post specifically focuses on internet browsing and using that to your advantage. Following these suggestions can help you feel secure and productive despite all the temptations on the web!

Five Things I Have Learned Being a Data Scientist

data-science

Data science is considered one of the “sexiest jobs” of the 21st century. I figured I would throw my hat into the ring and describe what it has been like being a data scientist in healthcare for the last 18 months!

Quick Tips to Write More Effectively

Everyone has certain habits they can improve in their writing. Here is what I noticed when I analyzed my own words.

Reflections on Obtaining the COVID Vaccine

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health

What the side effects of the vaccine were like and why I am glad to have gotten it.

2021 Goal: Spending Less Time on Social Media

Coming to terms with how social media ends up stressing me out rather than helping me engage in meaningful connections with others.

End of 2020 Review

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What a year… a pandemic changed many of our lives forever. Here is what it was like for me!

What I Wish I Knew About R Sooner

data science

Some tips and tricks I wish that I knew when I started learning R years ago.

Benefits of Lifelong Learning

Why it is so important with any career in the 21st century.

Adventures in Game Development: First Game Progress

Where I stand with my game development journey!

Adventures in Game Development: Pixel Art

game dev

Learning how to do art as a renowned stick figure artist.

Adventures in Game Development: Choosing an Engine

game-dev

I experimented with two main tools - RPG Maker and Godot. Here is the one I settled on and why.

How To: Practice Cognitive Defusion

mental-health

Mental health strategy to detach from intense and repetitive thoughts.

Thinking Statistically: When Data Visualizations Lie to You

data-science

Thinking Statistically is a series where I point out logical fallacies people fall for in order to help make them aware of making that same mistake.

Thinking Statistically: The Conjunction Fallacy

data-science

Thinking Statistically is a series where I point out logical fallacies people fall for in order to help make them aware of making that same mistake.

Fasting for 24 Hours First-Time Review

health

review

What it was like and what I would recommend to others who are curious to try it.

Mindshift: Notes from the Coursera Course

Main ideas and concepts I took away from the Coursera class.

You Can’t Sleep When You’re Dead: The Importance of Sleep

Please get the rest your body deserves. Restricting sleep will just make you miserable.

How To: Practice Psychological First Aid

mental-health

Knowing how to help people in a crisis can help you out when you least expect it.

Why I’m Blogging

Blogging was a goal I finally decided to take up.

Loneliness: The Silent Killer

Loneliness is one of the deadliest killers around. It is worth learning more about it and how to protect yourself.

Career Choices: Passion vs Skill

Passions are overrated. Here is why skills can serve you far better in the long run.

How To: Develop Social Skills

Social skills are paramount to being successful. Here is how I went about gaining them.

Useful High School Classes I Took

A lot of high school classes are useless. Here are the classes I took that have had practical uses as an adult!

Lessons Learned Developing an App

review

Building an app was one of the things I always wanted to check off my to-do list. Here is what I learned in that process!

Top 10 Influential Books I’ve Read (Circa 2020)

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I got into a habit of reading more the summer before grad school. That led to me reading some very influential books in a formative time of my life, grad school. Here is a list of those ten!