Retrospectives are helpful in managing your progress towards goals. They allow you to access what's been working well and what may need to change. This episode is the 1st of weekly retrospectives in which I'll share my goals, progress, setbacks and lessons learned. Show Links: Gobo: Expense Tracker NextUp App Getting Things Done Methodology … Continue reading Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Weekly Retro #1
Puffin: An 80 Hours to MVP Retrospective
After 80 hours of development on Puffin, a work planning/tracking app for IOS, the buzzer has sounded and it’s time to look at what I accomplished. The purpose for this MVP was to replace the spreadsheet that I had been using to track my work session. What I managed to accomplish at the end of … Continue reading Puffin: An 80 Hours to MVP Retrospective
The Least You Can Do
Mom: “Ray, the least you could do is...” Dad: “The least I could do is nothing.” I often heard this dialogue between my parents when I was young. My mother would express displeasure about something that my father did/didn’t do. She would express a desire for a little more effort (usually in the form of … Continue reading The Least You Can Do
80 Hours to MVP: Kickoff!
"Begin with the end in mind" - Stephen Covey The first step in our 80 Hours to MVP requires us to make a jump forward in time. For this, we’ll take a cue from author Stephen Covey and “Begin with the End in Mind”. It is the 2nd habit covered in his bestseller The 7 … Continue reading 80 Hours to MVP: Kickoff!
80 Hours to MVP
I started 2018 with a grand plan of having 10 apps in the App Store by year’s end. I would split my time between developing apps and embarking on a new career in voice over. I had broken the plan down into four 13-week segments, each with a one week retrospective/break at the end. By … Continue reading 80 Hours to MVP
January 2017 Earnings Report for The Cocoa Nomad
Consulting: $0 I did pick up consulting work in January but because I use cash basis versus accrual for accounting, it won’t show until next month. I was able to do some work for a former client who is finally shutting down the project but needed some final artifacts delivered. There may be additional work via … Continue reading January 2017 Earnings Report for The Cocoa Nomad
Super Bowl LI and Making Changes
When the Falcons managed to reached their first Super Bowl in team history in 1998, I was beyond excited. I hosted a party at my apartment and invited many of my friends. My disappointment in the loss was mitigated by the events portending defeat leading up to kickoff. Delays in getting the food delivered and … Continue reading Super Bowl LI and Making Changes
Earnings Report for the Cocoa Nomad
Why Share This? When I started blogging a few years ago about my development experiences, it was about sharing information. The iOS dev community was particularly welcoming and always willing to share with me. Additionally, I’ve always appreciated the transparency of developers and entrepreneurs who shared their sales data. It’s important to show the entire … Continue reading Earnings Report for the Cocoa Nomad
Thinking of a Master Plan
I left my job of 3 years in April to focus on developing my own apps and exploring other ways of making a living. I was burnt out and needed a sabbatical. Six months later, I'm looking to pass the mantle of President of Team Hangout to someone else on Remote Year and get back … Continue reading Thinking of a Master Plan
Coding By Train: Leg 2 (Washington, DC to Chicago)
After a snack in Union Station, I boarded the train for Chicago. There was an option to make reservations for dinner in the dining car. Seating was limited and community seating is used, providing an opportunity for you to meet new people. I opted to skip dinner in lieu of hanging out in the observation … Continue reading Coding By Train: Leg 2 (Washington, DC to Chicago)
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