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
Featured on Remote Working Hub
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 workflow. This includes time/attention management, effective communication and having an accountability/feedback structure. I'm excited to be featured on Remote Working Hub!!! It was a great opportunity to talk … Continue reading Featured on Remote Working Hub
The Cocoa Nomad Podcast #32: Comfort vs Safety
“We may not be perfect.., but the safest hands are still our own”. - Steve Rogers (Captain America: Civil War)
Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Retrospective #15
In the latest retrospective, I rebound from illness, look to the future and face with the truth about what I should be doing in the last quarter of the year. Show Links: Playaprenuers Summit Create an Editorial Calendar Starting With Why (TED Talk) 100 Days of SwiftUI Make Time (Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky) You … Continue reading Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Retrospective #15
GWTA Flutter Project (1st 8 Hours)
As part of my embracing of cross-platform, I’ve taken some time this weekend to port my iOS transit app, GWTA, from native iOS (Swift) to Flutter. My goal is to get a sense of the differences in the approaches using the simplest app I have. I’ve included some breakdowns of the things that I did … Continue reading GWTA Flutter Project (1st 8 Hours)
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