3 months ago
The worst thing you can do these days is ask for the answer. Not having asked ChatGPT. Not having followed up with Claude. Not reading one or two of the denizens of blogs out there on the subject you’re looking for. If you’re not coming to the table with the formulation of an answer, an idea of what could or could not be, or even a suggestion on what’s next. You’re not looking for the answer; you want someone to do it for you.
3 months ago
In school, this was the phrase you would hear from a teacher as they walked the room while you were doing “Independent” work – “Head Down, Do your own work.” You don’t need to check up on what everyone else is doing to see if you’re ahead or behind. You just need to keep your head down and do your own work.
3 months ago
Why am I writing more code than I have in the past year? It’s not dead, it’s evolving. Every job goes through the same thing. Doctors use way more robotics now than they did 15 years ago. But they are still saving lives. A fundamental shift is happening in the world of technology, but you’re not dead, unless you choose to be.
4 months ago
You’ve got your work stuff to do. You’ve maybe got your personal stuff to do. You’ve maybe got some side hustle stuff to do. Don’t leave out the good stuff; the good stuff is what makes everything fun. Make time for the good stuff.
4 months ago
I think running is one of the greatest things we can do. With very little instruction, we can propel our body forward – jumping, leaping, and running. There will be injuries and obstacles that will slow us down to a jog or maybe even age itself. But don’t stop. Always keep going. Always keep running.
