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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn February, I have a few public events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- I was the second time guest at the CppCast and spoke about the difference between teaching and mentoring. Chatting with my friends Phil and Timor about “Teaching and Training Modern C++<\/a>” was fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On the 14th of March 2024, I will give an online class, “Concurrency in Modern C++<\/a>“. To present my class, I gave a short interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Finally, on Feb 21, I will be on the hot seat for Meeting C++. You can Ask Me Anything (AMA). Register here<\/a>. I’m inquisitive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Bright Side of Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA horrible diagnosis, such as ALS, changes you fundamentally. This also happened to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before the diagnosis, I have been a workaholic. I usually began to work at 7 am and didn’t stop before 11 pm. My holidays were always connected to a conference. Don’t get me wrong, I loved it. But now, all is different. I care about the essential things in life: my wife Beatrix and my children Juliette (26) and Marius (24). I love to have them around me and talk with them. I’m very grateful for this new experience. Consequentially, my weekly workload went down from 80 to 40 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before the diagnosis, I wouldn’t say I like cats. Their food stinks, and so does their cat restroom. But now, I\u2019m glad to have two cats, Luci (1\/2) and Pepita (2), and see them grow. They are always one of my first thoughts, and I love seeing them play. They bring life back into our home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, my family is delighted that I’m a family man and enjoys the time with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You see, even in the dark corners, there is a bright side, and you must embrace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Money-Raising Campaign for ALS Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nALS research is heavily underfunded. Therefore, I have one goal. Rise the awareness of ALS and its research. In the money-raising campaign, I donated \u20ac9000<\/strong>. The next time, it should become more considerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please get in touch with me if you want to participate or have a good idea: rainer.grimm@modernescpp.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My Entire Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n - On the 14th of March 2024, I will give an online class, “Concurrency in Modern C++<\/a>“. To present my class, I gave a short interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n