Programming is awesome. We build things, solve problems, and constantly learn new things. But it’s also a sit-still job. You’re planted in a chair, eyes glued to the screen, fingers flying. Before you know it, hours pass, and you’ve barely moved. I didn’t notice how stiff I’d gotten until my Read more…
Stuck on one task? Switch tracks, don’t stop. Ever find yourself staring at your computer screen, unable to write that important email or code that feature you’ve been working on? Your brain feels foggy, your focus is scattered, and you’re starting to feel frustrated with your lack of progress. We’ve Read more…
Have you ever tried fixing code without knowing what it does? You might change something that seems wrong, only to break three other features you didn’t know were connected. It’s like trying to navigate a new city without a map. You might eventually get where you’re trying to go, but Read more…
Feeling stuck on a big project? The solution is smaller and simpler than you think. (Hint: the solution is in the previous sentence.) Our brains thrive on quick wins. Each completed task releases dopamine (our happy hormone) and builds momentum. Small wins lead to bigger wins. That’s just how our Read more…
What’s the most important part of a house? The foundation. You can build the most beautiful house in the world, but if the foundation sucks, it will eventually sink, tip, or fall apart. A poor foundation will always result in problems down the line. No matter how nice the paint Read more…
Imagine you’re driving down the road and you see this huge, scraggly tree that kind of looks like a hand beckoning you. It’s a really weird tree and you’re staring at it when you suddenly feel a bump bump bump. You’ve just run over the uneven ground on the side Read more…
It’s easy to lose sight of your goal as you go about your day-to-day tasks and become entrenched in the details of your projects. However, this can be a slippery slope to losing motivation and alignment. It’s important to keep your overarching goal as visible and prominent as possible. This Read more…
Have you ever worked on a big, complex project and found the experience easy and enjoyable? What about the reverse? Was it difficult and almost nightmarish with constantly shifting goals and requirements? The difference between the two experiences is night and day. But the cause of those differences? The simple Read more…
Election day is just around the corner, and I’ve been seeing a handful of ads for some of the amendments on the Florida ballot. What I’ve found fascinating has been seeing an ad that is for an amendment and then seeing a different ad that is against that same amendment. Read more…
How often do you put off creating or posting or declaring something as done because it doesn’t feel good enough? How many more projects, posts, or articles would you have under your belt if you had just said “good enough” and hit publish after initial creation? We often feel like Read more…