Mentoring children is a whole new challenge, and one that served to help me think about my own communication and empathy skills at work too.
Topic Archive
Productivity
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Effective Developers Leverage Their Toolset
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3 min readLast week I did a couple of shared screen sessions debugging and teaching. I paused and reflected on the tools I used and how I sharpened my sword over the years.
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A Simple yet Effective System
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2 min readThere is just too much stuff out there when it comes to being more productive. I am reading The Ultimate Sales Machine (Chet Holmes) and it offers what is probably the most concise time management system I have seen so far.
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Tips from Adam Grant
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2 min readIn this week’s post a quick digest of Adam Grant’s interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast.
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Break Fear to Boost Productivity
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4 min readThis week I’m looking at how fear can help you be more productive and, no I don’t mean the fear of not delivering on time… although that is a good motivator right? Actually no, that’s a terrible motivator. This is all about empowering you to break down fear barriers by getting uncomfortable then using that as a motivator to kick some goals!
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What Can You Do Consistently This Week?
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3 min readLast week I learned about lagging and leading indicators and why it’s important to focus on the latter.
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This article is all about getting you closer towards your goals. This weekend I picked up Deep work again. Every time I read it is a revelation. The better you manage your time, the more successful you will become. It all comes down to the amount of value you can produce. And for that deep work is essential.
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5 tips that will boost your performance
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2 min readThe following things are relatively easy to do, but also easy not to do. Do them consistently and they can change your career and life.
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How to Instantly Save 2-3 Hours a Day
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2 min readimagine what an extra 2-3 hours a day can give you. Reading consistently for an hour a day in your field can change your career for the better. An hour of Python coding a day can land you a developer job over time. What about spending more time with your family?