How Scrum Broke Agile (and How to Fix It)
Agile started off as a great idea, but Scrum came along and knocked the life out of it. In this video, I’m taking off the…
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Flying Solo
Working on your own projects is like being the pilot of your own flight: no busy terminals, no annoying passengers, and you set the course.…
The Huge Gap in Your Software Development Skills
“I know how to drive without looking at those stupid signs!”
Have you ever heard someone say that? I truly hope not. :)
No one questions the ne…
Escaping the 9-5: Your Secret Weapon
In hindsight, I realized that spending two decades working for others was one of the biggest mistakes I made in my life.
When Too Much Info Takes a Toll
One time I unintentionally disclosed too many technical details to a customer during a project update. I started talking about implementation specifics, technology stacks, and abstract…
Don’t Give Up: Taking Control of Your Career and Finding Fulfillment
I had a nightmare last night. I was stuck in my old office job, surrounded by the same dull faces, attending pointless meetings, and listening…
Software Development: Let’s Bring Back The Golden Age
In the stone age of computing (aka the 80s and 90s), software engineers were select, highly skilled individuals. They took pride in their work and…
To Delegate or not to Delegate, That is the Question
“You need to delegate“–we often hear this advice. But more often than not, this is something that should raise a red flag. When I was…
The Biggest Issue with Junior Developers–and How to Fix it
The quality of their code? Nope. The performance of their code? Try harder. Their lack of experience? Nah, that’s not it either. The number one…
The Surprising Power of Doing Nothing
I don’t know when and why we first started to feel guilty about doing nothing. It seems like such a natural and necessary part of…