It’s not as crazy as it sounds. — I’m clearly insane. Right? Maybe. But I’d rather set seemingly insane goals for myself as opposed to ones that I know I can knock out. Goals you know you can accomplish aren’t goals, they're just tasks, and while tasks get the job done they don’t force growth. Go big or go home. Set insane…

Aim small, miss small. — Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve loved earning my own money. Paper route, pizza delivery, lawn mowing, etc. My goals were simple, make enough money to buy the crap I wanted that my parents (rightfully so) wouldn’t waste their money on. As I grew older, I had similar…

“Designed in California” was an early warning. — Are you worried about job security in the era of AI? I spend an hour a day doomscrolling Twitter, and lately, my feed is consumed with: ChatGPT is going to replace us all! We’re doomed. Or are we? Either way, it got me thinking about jobs, specifically systems and software engineering jobs, that can’t be replaced by AI. Future Proof? Future-proofing your career…

Your time is better spent learning how to ask questions and describe desired outcomes. — Remember back in 2002 when we were able to charge $400k for a website that hit a database? Those were some amazing times, and I’m glad I put that money away. But the game changed right? Companies found out they could hire developers from India, Pakistan, and Russia and pay…

Ramp up now so you can hit 2023 like a ton of bricks. — Things are expensive and it’s not getting better anytime soon. Asking your boss for a raise isn’t going to change things. Not buying coffee? Ha, not a chance. Making more money is your best option. Ramp it up now to get ready for 2023. 2023 is the year to take…

Nah. My job can’t be automated, right? Right… — It’s a dreary winter night in London. You’re making your rounds with torch and tub of oil in hand. Cold and wet, but comfortable in the fact that The People need you. How else will they navigate the dark streets and find their way home? 8 more years and you…

The future of work: Alone and Unafraid — Remember way back in 2020 when we were all in this together? We were working from home, all doing amazing jobs, and The Company was getting along just fine. Then the Mid-Levels had a hard time justifying their existence, so they called The Company’s owner and told her that we…

You’re the only thing holding you back. — I’m sure you already know this, but when you apply for a job you’re just a resume. The Company doesn’t care about you as a person. It doesn’t care about your dreams and aspirations, and generally doesn’t care that much about your background. They care about what you can do…

So stop hesitating and do it. — I think it’s unfortunate, and slightly funny, that so many people take writing so seriously. I mean for God’s sake, this isn’t The Atlantic. But I get it, we’ve all attended school at some point and had our little fingers whacked (even if just figuratively) by someone that thought we…