I haven't lined up any 30-Day Challenges yet for this year. I've never considered this 45 min/day approach but I like it. What should I learn this year? https://ideas.ted.com/dont-have-10000-hours-to-learn-something-new-thats-fine-all-you-need-is-20-hours/ Photo by Road Trip with Raj on Unsplash
The Difficulty in Changing What Works
We are typically incentivized to change when we aren't getting the results we want. We are more often to criticism and alternate methods. But what about when we receive criticism and things are going incredibly well? In this week’s episode, I talk about Tyler Perry movies and the difficulty of changing what works.
Retrospective #20
In the first retrospective of 2020, I talk about the excitement of a new client project, my growing comfort level with SwiftUI and my travel plans for the first half of the year.
Be Careful Where You Get Your Fuel
The things that drive us have a cost. Be mindful of where you get your fuel and its effect on your environment... CocoaNomadPodcast: Episode #42 #energy #drive #mentalhealth
Passion isn’t Enough
Photo by Jefferson Santos on Unsplash Passion is often talked about in computing as the secret key ingredient in the work that we do. The true power that separates you from the “pretenders”, the newbies that are in it for the money. It has grown louder of late as the field has grown increasingly larger and more diverse. … Continue reading Passion isn’t Enough
Thank You For Your Service
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
Cocoa Nomad Podcast #34: Workflow Mastery
In the same way that a new business needs to have a strong handle on cash flow, a new remote worker has to develop a mastery over their workflow. In this episode I talk about how time/attention management, effective communication and having an accountability/feedback structure can lead to a productive remote working environment for you … Continue reading Cocoa Nomad Podcast #34: Workflow Mastery
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