In this week’s retrospective, I catch my breath after a long travel day (they let me back into the country!), learn that I'm not immune to accepting suboptimal solutions, set my sights on the June T-shirt Challenge and get ready for the announcements of WWDC. Show Notes: • Greg Gottfried (YouTube) • WWDC 2019 … Continue reading The Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Weekly Retro #3
The Cocoa Nomad Podcast #6: Pushing Through the Dips
Starting new things is the easy part. We’re excited and full of passion. But what happens when that passion fades. Will you still keep going? How to keep yourself motivated and avoid distractions with “new, shiny” things? In this week's episode, I talk about some sound advice that’s helped me with “pushing through the dips”. … Continue reading The Cocoa Nomad Podcast #6: Pushing Through the Dips
The Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Weekly Retro #2
In this week’s retrospective, I talk about how my hackathon project didn’t go as smoothly as planned, how changing countries is disruptive to my routine, and how my June Challenge will allow me to get reacquainted with some old tools. You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services: Anchor FM … Continue reading The Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Weekly Retro #2
Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Weekly Retro #1
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
Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Accountabili-buddies
Today, I talk about the benefit of having accountabili-buddies, people that you meet with frequently to hold you accountable for the goals that you set and willing to help you achieve them. Whether it’s an informal call or a formal mastermind group, it’s beneficial to have others invested in your success. Anchor iTunes Spotify Sticher … Continue reading Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Accountabili-buddies
The Cocoa Nomad Podcast is here!
I’ve been wanting to get this show out for a few weeks and I’ve finally gotten out of my own way and gotten the first episodes published. There’s still a lot of work to do but Im finally on the field and ready to play. I discuss the techniques, tools and tips that can help … Continue reading The Cocoa Nomad Podcast is here!
Accountabili-Buddies
Remember when you were a little kid and you went on school field trips to the zoo or museum? Each person was assigned a buddy, someone to keep track off so that no single person wondered off, got lost or left behind. You could be sure that you didn’t miss the bus, unless of course … Continue reading Accountabili-Buddies
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)
Coding by Train: Leg 1 (Wilson, NC to Washington, DC)
For the next week and a half, I am experiencing a new form of travel. Rail. Rather than take my normal flight from RDU to DEN for one of our company meetings, I've decided to take the scenic route via an Amtrak train. The first leg of the trip is the Palmetto line from Wilson, NC to … Continue reading Coding by Train: Leg 1 (Wilson, NC to Washington, DC)
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