American culture is full of oft repeated expressions of gratitude “You are a valued customer. We thank you for your patience.” “Thank you for working overtime on the project” “Thank You for Your Service” Is it genuine or simply a stand-in for “better you than me”? Is it gratitude or platitude? What actions are you … Continue reading Thank You For Your Service
Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Retrospective #18
In the latest retrospective, I share why I decided to take a loss on selling my house and some tips on keeping yourself financially solvent as a solopreneur You are extending a line of credit when you start a project. So yeah, it’s a good idea to get them to invest a bit in the … Continue reading Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Retrospective #18
The 4 E’s of Meaningful Work
Time and attention are extremely valuable assets and I try to avoid wasting them when selecting projects. By looking at what I like to call The 4 E’s of Meaningful Work, I can maximize the likelihood of a positive outcome. I’ve been recently learning a new approach to mobile app development: using declarative UI instead … Continue reading The 4 E’s of Meaningful Work
Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Retrospective #17
In the latest retrospective, I dive into my transition to writing and teaching, the importance of giving to others, why I needed to cut back on my commitments and the importance of finding a supportive community. Show Links: SwiftUI & Combine (Daniel Steinberg) You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services: … Continue reading Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Retrospective #17
