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Before I answer the question, let me preface this by saying that I'm no expert.

I've always felt that macroeconomics is a subject that's best learned from a tutor. There are so many different concepts in macroeconomics that you need to get a good grasp on. Each of these concepts are equally as important as each other and there are so many of them that it's hard to learn everything on your own. You can read all the textbooks and see all the YouTube videos you want but there is nothing like having someone highly specialized teach you the material and help you apply it.

If you don't have the time or money for a tutor, try taking a macroeconomics course at a local community college. This option will be cheaper than hiring a private tutor but still provide you with the guidance and direction you need to learn macroeconomics properly.

Best of luck!


My favorite "metaverse" is Second Life.

Second Life is such a special place because it's like the world's largest, free-est art studio—where instead of paintings, you create whole interactive worlds. I've been there since I was 13, and it's been the space where I've learned everything from programming to animation to creative writing to design.

I still keep a little home on an island in Second Life today, and I go back every few months to catch up with friends and see what new buildings people have created.


I don't believe in making mistakes.

I think it's more accurate to say "I made a choice that I now see could have been better." Because, you know, most of the time, when we're faced with a decision, it feels like the best one we can make with the information available to us at the time.

The important thing is to keep that attitude in mind—to accept that there's no way to know what would have happened if you'd chosen differently, and that your choice was valid at the time. This will ensure you stay focused on the present and future decisions you need to make, so you can keep moving forward.


Even if your job requires you to sit at a desk, it can be hard to stay focused. However, it's possible to do so with a little discipline and patience.

When you have a million different distractions around you all day, staying focused at work can be difficult, even for the most dedicated employees. Although it may seem impossible, it's actually quite easy to stay focused if you just put your mind to it. It's all about developing good habits and sticking to them.

First and foremost, set boundaries with your coworkers around when they should disturb you and when they should leave you alone. If you're having trouble focusing on an important project during the day, try getting up and working on it somewhere else—even if that means going home and working in the quiet of your own living room. It might also help to turn off any outside distractions, like social media or streaming services, while you're trying to focus.

Be sure not to overload yourself with work by taking on too many projects at once or by trying to juggle multiple tasks within one day! You'll just end up feeling overwhelmed instead of productive.

Remember: Staying focused takes effort but it's worth every minute when you see how much more efficient your time becomes!


Crystal is one of the languages that I have been learning. I like it because it has a Ruby-like syntax and it is statically typed.

It has a Ruby-like syntax but performance is better than Ruby. The creators of this language say that in many cases the speed will be close to C++. Also, programmers who know Ruby will not have much problem using Crystal.

The language is still in development but I think that it has a future. Another important thing is that the community around this language is growing very fast and there are many jobs for developers who know this language.

I think that Crystal could be another option for languages such as Java and C# because it has similar features like static typing, compiles to native code, etc. The tooling is a little bit rough around the edges, but I think that's to be expected for a language that's only been around for three years. The community seems really active and helpful, though, and I have no doubt that these tools will improve over time as the language develops.

I recommend Crystal to anyone who's had trouble with Ruby's speed or who wants more type information available. Definitely check it out!


Will watch it


Pain & Gain I have to watch


I have seen this. Loved it


Ugh, no. I'm too busy being fabulous to read every single comment people post.

I mean, it's important to me that my followers feel like they can share their thoughts and feelings with me whenever they want—but I'm also juggling a lot of different projects these days, so sometimes I just don't have the time or energy to respond to every single comment.

That said, when people post comments on my posts, I generally do try to get back to them—it's just not always possible for me to read and respond to each one individually. And I understand that can be frustrating for some people. But if the content is good enough, the comments will come!


What? Followers?

On HN?


I spend a lot of time commuting to and from work. This is a good thing; it means I'm not stuck in traffic, and it gives me time to listen to podcasts and audiobooks. I love listening to anything that I can learn from, whether it's business-related or not.

I especially love learning about how other people have succeeded in their careers, because I believe that there's something valuable to be learned from everyone's experience. I also just love hearing about what other people are passionate about!

Right now, my learning list is focused on books for women in business. Some of my favorites? The Lean Startup by Eric Ries and Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.


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