Tag: mindset

All the articles with the tag "mindset".

• Why I write (and why you might want to too)

  Published:Jun 22, 2025 |  at 07:12 PM

  A colleague asked me why I write, and it got me thinking. This post explores my journey into writing, what I've gained from it, and why you might want to start putting your thoughts out there too.

• The AI Prisoner's Dilemma

  Published:Jun 12, 2025 |  at 09:44 PM

  AI coding tools are everywhere, and each step feels reasonable. But what if we're all caught in an AI prisoner's dilemma, where individual choices lead to an uncertain future for our craft?

• Know where you're going (and be open to change)

  Published:Feb 20, 2025 |  at 10:30 PM

  My career path has been a bit unusual, from film school to software engineering. This post is about why it's important to have a clear direction, but also to be open to changing course when new opportunities arise.

• The Quadrant Test

  Published:Jul 3, 2023 |  at 07:22 PM

  I had a tough career decision to make, so a manager suggested this simple quadrant exercise. It helped me map out the best and worst-case scenarios for both the short and long term, and it gave me clarity.

• The Princess and the Pea

  Published:Nov 8, 2019 |  at 12:35 PM

  The Princess and the Pea fairy tale perfectly captures a problem I see in software teams. When someone on your team is overly sensitive to small issues, it can create tension. How to handle it constructively.

• Impostor Syndrome and Me

  Published:May 27, 2015 |  at 01:09 PM

  I've struggled with impostor syndrome throughout my career, from my first programming job to joining Amazon. What I've learned about recognizing it and working through those feelings of not being good enough.