Apr 16, 2024

Making videos, podcasts, or blogs could be just what your career as a programmer needs. But it could also be a complete waste of time. Many programmers become influencers, but there are two very different reasons for doing so.

In this episode, I share the difference between being a pure influencer, or posting online for...

Apr 10, 2024

Six years ago I was suddenly struck with chronic insomnia where I couldn't sleep more than 3 hours a night. This lasted for nearly 3 years, and I struggled through sleep studies, behavioral changes, and all the typical tips you read online about overcoming insomnia.

Working as a programmer in the tech industry can...

Apr 3, 2024

We programmers love to "do it ourselves", and this can help us stay productive and keep ourselves busy. But the dark side of this tendency, is that it can make it harder to get help - when we actually need it.

In this episode, I share some ways I've learned that software engineers are trained by society, the workforce,...