Day 15 Midday Check-In: Discipline, TABATA, and Interview Mode Activated
Today is Day 15.
And if there’s one thing this journey is teaching me, it’s this:
Consistency and discipline are my mottos.
They’re not just words I write down.
They’re the reason I keep moving forward — even on days when motivation is quiet.
Morning Win: TABATA Training
I started my day with an early workout:
✅ 35 minutes of TABATA
✅ 10 minutes of cooldown
That kind of training wakes up more than the body — it wakes up the mindset.
It reminds me that progress is earned.
And I’m here to earn it.
Back at the Coffee Shop (Same Quartermoon, Same Focus)
Back at the coffee shop again.
Same place, same Quartermoon, and the same intention:
show up, focus, execute.
This space has become part of my routine — and routines keep me grounded when life is changing.
Today’s Main Focus: System Design for RMM
My main learning block today is:
System Design for Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
I’m prepping for my interview tomorrow, and I’m treating it with the seriousness it deserves.
There are more rounds to go, but I’m going to take every round very seriously.
Like my life depends on it.
Not because I’m panicking —
but because this is my season of growth, and I refuse to show up unprepared.
Post-Lunch Plan: DP Problem + Job Applications
After lunch, I’ll switch gears and get back into:
- the next DP problem (one step at a time, building that muscle)
- applying to a couple more roles
That blend is my daily formula right now:
Upskill + interview prep + coding + applications.
A Small Win That Matters
I’m happy to share that I got the first call from another place I applied to.
It’s an initial interview, and it’s scheduled for next week — but I’m genuinely excited.
Because every call is momentum.
Every opportunity is proof that the effort is working.
And I’m ready to do it well.
The Plan for the Rest of Today
Here’s what I’m focusing on today:
- RMM system design deep dive
- practice a few behavioral questions
- research the company in preparation for tomorrow’s interview
- DP problem post lunch
- job applications
Busy day.
But not chaotic.
Intentional.
That’s my midday check-in for Day 15.
Layoff2LevelUp — still climbing. 💻☕💪
Day 15 Evening Check-In: Productive, Focused, and Feeling Accomplished
Feeling really good about everything I accomplished today.
Some days feel heavy.
Some days feel uncertain.
But today felt like progress — the kind that builds confidence and momentum.
Interview Prep ✅
I completed my deep dive into Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) system design and practiced behavioral questions for my interview tomorrow.
This kind of preparation matters to me because I’m not showing up to interviews hoping for luck.
I’m showing up with clarity, confidence, and intention.
DP Progress ✅
I also completed today’s LeetCode DP problem:
Minimum Cost of Climbing Stairs
A solid 1D DP problem — and honestly, a good reminder that DP doesn’t have to feel intimidating when you break it down step by step.
I’m gaining confidence in DP one problem at a time, and I can feel it.
This is exactly what leveling up looks like:
small wins stacking into real growth.
Career Moves ✅
I also updated my resume and applied to a couple of positions that align well with my skillset.
I’m learning to make every application intentional — not just sending resumes out, but making sure my experience stands out for what the role actually needs.
A Productive Day
Overall, it was a very productive 6 hours today.
Focused. Purposeful. Meaningful.
And most importantly…
I feel accomplished.
Tomorrow is interview day.
But tonight, I’m going to let myself appreciate this win.
Layoff2LevelUp — Day 15 done right. 💻☕✅

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