Aug 30, 2022
There is a great truth among those that have been successful. One must take a risk to succeed. The safe road is too popular. Thus, most people take it, and you will travel a path of high traffic. The nature of success in a noticeable way is that you are among a minority of the population. For example, we can all...
Aug 25, 2022
We often feel like we can not get away from work and those that want our time. However, multiple contact options can easily be overlooked. That can cause delays and information loss. The ease of communication in the modern world should not convince us to overlook the need for contingencies and other channels. Any...
Aug 23, 2022
We provide many ways to become a better developer. One of the best ways to do hits over the long run is to stay healthy. Big things like cancer and chronic disease can disrupt your career. However, smaller things like the flu or seasonal cold can also knock you out for days or weeks. That unplanned "time off" can...
Aug 18, 2022
In this episode, we share a story that shows us to take the high road. It is a road less traveled but one worth the effort. While shortcuts and quick fixes are often mistakes, shadowy paths can also be far more costly than expected. There is far more at stake than a single goal. Our reputation and its impact on our...
Aug 16, 2022
Project completion is the focus of this episode. We discuss how to start and implement a solution but ignore finishing. That changes in this story. We look at how "moving the goal line" can be expensive and self-defeating. On the contrary, we are often far better off declaring victory and putting a stake in the...