May 15, 2020
A better career has ben the underlying topic for this season. As we bring this season to a close, it seems like a perfect time to hit the high points. We revisit some tips that are important to utilize in making that extra effort. It takes time and effort to become a better developer, so productivity is a key...
May 13, 2020
The steady effort we put in to become a better developer can be redirected when needed. This surge effort can provide us the extra steam we need to get a project done. Likewise, it can provide a steady flow of effort that allows us to avoid the usual ebb and flow of IT work. All of that can lead to less exhaustion,...
May 11, 2020
We have often looked at ways to provide content as part of a side-hustle. Thus, we will skip that topic this time around. Instead, let's look at giving back and providing things for free. However, before you move to the next article, we will focus on how free to others does not mean it lacks value for you. We might...
May 8, 2020
There is a well-known book that describes mastery of skills as needing ten thousand hours. The ideas put forth in the book have many arguments for and against, but that is for another time. In this episode, we look at ways for mastering skills in under the ten thousand hours mentioned in the Outliers book. This...
May 6, 2020
Time is arguably our most valuable resource. We can not buy extra time. We can only spend it as wisely as possible. That means we need to be mindful of the cost of our daily tasks for getting better. Fortunately, that time is not a loss. We can plan out our daily steps to improve in ways that allow us to get more...