I started yo-yoing approximately one week before the original draft of this post. During that time I learned a lot of introductory information from different sources. This is the blog post I wish I had when I started yo-yoing.
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Shampoo Bottle Protocol
One day I realized that the last 10% of the shampoo bottle lasted at least as long as the first 90%. I suspected this was because most of the time I was using too much shampoo but as I neared the end of the bottle I used a more appropriate amount. How could I trick my brain to always use the appropriate amount?
Impostor Syndrome
Every developer I know struggles with impostor syndrome. The problem with this fact is, if people I admire for their many skills have impostor syndrome then clearly I am an impostor since I’m not as good as they are.
Ostentatious Contention
This is the lead sheet for an original piece I wrote in college while working towards a minor in music.
Huge thanks to Tony Donato for taking my handwritten copy and creating this typeset version (and for playing saxophone on the recording).
Unofficial WordCamp Breakfast
When I started attending WordPress conferences, I found it challenging to connect with people. Unofficial WordCamp Breakfasts have been a great way to start my day and meet people in small groups.
Officiating a Wedding in Pennsylvania
I’ve been asked to officiate a wedding here in Pennsylvania. This led me down the rabbit hole, which I thought I’d document for my future use. Since their views align with my own, I decided to become ordained through the Universal Life Church [ULC]. Do only that which is right Every individual is free to […]
Nice is never the problem
In working with other consultants, I’ve often heard the lament, “I’m too nice.” This is wrong. Nice is never the problem. I’m going to explain why I believe, “Nice is never the problem,” and I’m going to talk about how a failure to be firm is often confused with being too nice. Being Nice is […]
Dad Journal
I have two young sons. I can’t believe how quickly their childhoods are passing before my eyes. In an attempt to savor this time I decided to begin writing down things about the boys everyday. I have been doing this consistently for one year. Some of the reasons I think I’ve been successful at this […]
Bathroom Clock Lifehack
My Wife is a Genius – The Bathroom Clock Every morning as I got ready for work, I’d bring my watch into the bathroom to make sure I was ready on time. Every once in a while I’d forget my watch and have to go get it. Despite this constant use, I wasn’t smart enough […]
Rotating My Alarm Clock
Things that make me happy Rotating My Alarm Clock so it is not in view while I’m sleeping