I don’t know what to tell you. I’m happy for the first time in my life and I’m not gonna feel bad about it. It takes a long time to realize how truly miserable you are and even longer to see it doesn’t have to be that way. Only after you give up everything can … Continue reading Retrospective Feb 4 – 10/ Planning Feb 11 – 17
2018: A Year in Interview
So you want to talk about your 2018 New Year’s Resolutions? I’d rather skip the stereotypical screeds about resolutions and jump right into the goals that I’ve set for 2018 and why. But what about the goals from 2017? 2017 was a reset year for me. I only shipped a few small things (a prototype … Continue reading 2018: A Year in Interview
Why They Won’t Pursue Your Idea
You’ve experienced this: you’ve been working at the company long enough to know how things work and you’re confident in your skills and contributions. It’s been long enough that you see more than just where the chinks in the armor are or opportunities than the company should be pursuing. At some point, you have the … Continue reading Why They Won’t Pursue Your Idea
February 2017 Earnings Report for The Cocoa Nomad
Revenue Consulting: $0 Still haven’t received payment for the work in January. The additional project that was supposed to come about also didn’t materialize. I’ll turn my efforts onto freelance and check out sites like UpWork. My plan is to blog/vlog my experience with … Continue reading February 2017 Earnings Report for The Cocoa Nomad
“Fake it ’til you make it” is BS
“Fake it ’til you make it” is a popular and oft repeated phrase offered to people that are scared of making a significant change or embarking on something new. The statement gained traction as people began embracing the facade of success in an effort to build confidence. Popular media reinforces this approach, suggesting strategies that … Continue reading “Fake it ’til you make it” is BS
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