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Using Professional Projects to Pursue Personal Goals

Communicating personal goals to my team allows me to strategize with them about how they can support me and how work on my goals can benefit the project.

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Want a Mentor? Ask Yourself These Questions First.

Starting a mentoring relationship can be challenging. Here are a few areas of inquiry I have used to prepare to get a relationship started.

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What Makes Someone Fun to Work With?

A person who is fun to work with is often praising team members for their dedication and work ethic, not reflecting on their own successes.

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Getting Better at Banana Bread: Tips for Effective Iterative Growth

I recently experimented with baking banana bread, and I thought this process was a perfect allegory for iterative growth.

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Work Anniversary: What I’ve Learned in 10 Years at Atomic

Last month, I celebrated my 10-year work anniversary at Atomic. How did I end up here and what have I learned in the past decade?

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How Daily Journaling Helped Me Level Up as a Developer

I've recently embraced daily journaling. For one month, I took time each day to note how my mental model of a project changed throughout the day.

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[VIDEO] Could a 4-Step Attention Formula Transform Your Work Life?

Having spent time considering the value of generous attention, I collected three stories from my workplace over the last year that demonstrate its power.

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Lessons from Returning to the First Project of My Career 2 Years Later

Recently, I was put back on the very first project I ever worked on. It was a great opportunity to see just how much I’ve grown as a developer.

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How to Discover When You’re Working on an Incorrect Technical Solution

Experimenting and making mistakes is a great learning experience. Just make sure to check that you're solving the right problem or using the right tools.

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Career Evaluation: Top Tips for Making Your First Job Work for You

As you look for your first job, you are obviously being evaluated. But I would encourage you to also evaluate the evaluators.

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Work Like You Are Working Out

I have started to think about my workdays more like a workout. This helps me set an intention, focus on smaller goals, and reflect on my progress.

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Check the Layout and Other Lessons Learned From Giving a Career Talk

I recently gave a career talk to 200 high school sophomores. It went well, and I learned some lessons that will help me give better talks in the future.

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