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Time is Finite, Energy Isn’t: Figure Out How to Renew Your Energy to Avoid Burnout

Burnout can manifest as a lack of focus, irritability, isolation, and chronic fatigue. So, how do you avoid burnout?

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Ask yourself, "Do I embody this culture?" Be deeply honest with yourself about how well you believe you’ll fit into the company’s culture.

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Balancing the convenience smartphones provide with the desire to disconnect can be challenging. That's when I remembered iOS Shortcuts exist!

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Switching to the Programmer Dvorak keyboard won't make you a better programmer. But, it'll make typing code all day easier and more enjoyable.

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If you’re feeling a little fear of missing out — a sense that work could be about 15 percent better, try an exercise in Job Crafting before you quit.

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Let go of the need to know everything. Find the power and freedom of embracing being vulnerable and acting transparently.

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Spend time solidifying your understanding of the domain of the problem and you'll be more likely to solve the problem without guessing.

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The transition from work mode to not work mode is vital to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially when working remotely.

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How can we improve our work output and maximize our creativity and energy? This question is particularly important for knowledge workers.

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Recently, I’ve had several opportunities to mentor high school to college-aged aspiring programmers. Here are the skills that really matter.

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Have you ever wanted to track your work hours automatically? IFTTT might be exactly what you're looking for.

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Imagine you're a developer on a small team with three different tasks to handle. How do you decide which task to address first?