Getting Started Apps I pay for I used to pirate software but now I pay for them. These are the apps that are influential in the work I do that I pay for.
lesson The fallacy of completed software. From time to time I have talked potential clients out of doing business with me and my company, not because I did not think the job was great or I did not want the money. It was usually because I knew the project will ultimately fail.
lesson Voldemort Picking up large daunting projects when learning a new technology is the best way to discover the new opportunities that knowledge offers
lesson Thankless Jobs When you find your self in a position where your contribution cannot be perceived, increase your process visibility by having progress meetings and sending reports.
lesson Tech is the easy part In running a business the technology behind the business should not be seen as the make or break factor of the business. There are many parts that have to sing in harmony for it to work.
music Work Station: Crescendo! The holiday season, party jams and the last Work station post. Happy New Year!
lesson Feedback Loop The need for an active feedback loop to maintain team spirit and morale to keep long projects, exciting and interesting to all stakeholders
music Work Station: Afro West African sounding tracks, that I have been playing while travelling, working and reading books
lesson Coding interviews A few thoughts and advice on coding interviews. Things that can be done better because interviews are counter intuitive to developers
lesson Forgiveness When stuck on coding issues or mistakes in your code, the best way to move forward is to forgive yourself first for making the mistakes and then move forward
music Workstation: Spellbound Music that will capture your attention and alter your mood enabling you to think deeper into your work without being distracted.
lesson Initiative Initiative is a major key to becoming a great developer withing your company or team
music Workstation: Parks and Recreation Light hearted summer jams. To play in the park with your friend or while holding a beer and coding at your computer
lesson 3 stages of design in software The three stages of designing needed to set your software up to be completed successfully
music Workstation: Think and Grow Rich (Week 7) Music to focus with, get in the zone and get work done. Plays in the background and you forget music is playing
lesson HRL: What is your status? Three different methods of reporting your status to remote clients. Status reporting is critical for maintaining a healthy project.
music Workstation: Ratchet Birthday Party (Week 6) I do not like parties but when I have them they have to be ratchet. I prefer to celebrate how young I still am, rather than celebrate how much older and together my life is
HRL Challenges of working remotely (HRL pt1) The challenges of working remotely and introducing the series discussing various solutions and hacks to make its unique challenges easier to handle
music Workstation: Genesis (Week 5) Motivational tracks and Mashups of inspirational speeches over instrumentals, to get you out of your slump and back to work!
lesson No one gives a shit One of the best advice or statements that has influenced my thinking on building and selling web-applications was one I got from a VC during a Google sponsored Entreprenuer lecture series I attended. He said "I want to tell you guys a secret, No one gives a shit about your apps..."
music Workstation: Business Class Lounge (Week 4) Serene funky tracks. Turn any chaotic day into a day of deep focus and get things done
product Spotgetter: An app I wish I made Spotgetter, A simple neat application that helps medical students find exam spots that are very competitive to get. A deconstruction on what makes the application tick
lesson Communication is a major key 🔑 Communicating clearly with clients and managers, creates success in your career and leads to trust and freedom