Ever have one of those days where you roll out of bed, stretch, and realize, wow, nothing hurts? For a while, I didn’t notice or appreciate how awesome that felt. Then came the shoulder ache that turned moving the mouse into a wince, followed by a pinched nerve in my Read more…
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 reached the end of a month and wondered where all the time went? Time seems to be flying by this year. As I look back at this past month, I’m reminded that progress isn’t always about grand achievements, sometimes it’s about those teensy tiny little baby steps Read more…
Do you ever feel guilty for taking a break? Maybe you’ve been sick, or life threw you an unexpected curveball, and now you’re beating yourself up for not being “productive enough.” You know you needed the rest, but getting back into your routine feels impossible, and the guilt just keeps 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…
You know that feeling when your code isn’t working, and the harder you try to fix it, the more tangled it gets? Or when you’ve been pushing yourself non-stop, but somehow getting less done? Here’s a counter-intuitive secret to success. Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is nothing Read more…
Ever share what you thought was a brilliant idea, but it went nowhere? I recently learned something that changed how I think about success. The conditions around your message matter more than the message itself. Think of it like trying to grow a plant. The strongest seed won’t grow in Read more…