You just got assigned to a different project, or maybe you just landed a new job. What’s your first action? With the dizzying array of programming languages, hardware platforms, tool stacks, and processes at your disposal, it’s important to keep your…
A Comment about Visitors (Pathfinder Series)
I’m currently listening to Visitors, the third novel in the Pathfinder series by Orson Scott Card. Although I’m not versed in philosophy, human interaction fascinates me. Orson Scott Card’s writing is full of variations of how groups of people work…
Professional Development – 2015 – Week 2
Dates covered: January 5-11, 2015 (week 2 of 52) Career Uncertainty Is Not the Same as Risk (via Cameron Presley) Do Elite Software Developers Exist? (via The Morning Brew) How My New Pluralsight Course Can Help You (via Eric Dietrich) You Are Not a…
RPM 65 Review
General Thoughts RPM 65 is the 2015 Q1 release. You may also want to check out my comments on just the music. Release The two biggest changes were in the Intervals track (adding heavy load right at the outset and…
Professional Development – 2015 – Week 1
Dates covered: December 29, 2014 – January 4, 2015 (week 1 of 52) Career My Resume Is Fiction (via Cameron Presley) What Shape Are You? (via Software Lead Weekly) Why Do You Want to Lead People? (via Software Lead Weekly) Leadership In the Online Age: A…
January 2015 BODYJAM Mix
This month I’ll be launching the new release, BODYJAM 71 (10 Years Turnt Up). You can also check out my comments about the music for this release. [table] Block,Title,Artist Warmup,Freak,”Steve Aoki, Diplo & Deorro feat. Steve Bays” Isolations,Problem,Ariana Grande feat….
January 2015 RPM Mix
This month I’ll be launching the new release, RPM 65. Check out my comments about the music and general comments about the release. [table] Track,Title,Artist,Time,Release Pack Ride,Calling All Hearts,DJ Cassidy feat. Robin Thicke & Jessie J,4:44,65 Pace,Summer,Calvin Harris,4:33,65 Hills,Anthem #2 (Nick Skitz…
Professional Development – 2014 – Week 52
Dates covered: December 22-28, 2014 (week 52 of 52) Career Are You Solving Real Problems? (via Outlier Developer) What It Really Takes to be a Professional Programmer (via Lifehacker) Learning Technology in the Information Age Peer 1:1s (via Software Lead Weekly) The Hidden…
Pregnancy Options for BODYJAM and RPM
Being pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t participate in exercise, especially if you’re into group fitness classes. RPM and BODYJAM In RPM, take regular breaks, reduce resistance, and avoid the standing positions as you feel you need to. For BODYJAM, your…
Professional Development – 2014 – Week 51
Dates covered: December 15-21, 2014 (week 51 of 52) Career Rethink Your Hiring Criteria (via Jim Holmes) How to Future Proof Your Career with the Skills That Matter (via Lifehacker) Day 8 – From Operator to Guide: Lessons Learned Moving from Engineering…