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Fear, Change & Instincts

Think about the last 5....20 and 100 days. If you're like most people then most of those days had one thing in common that you can draw a line between and say you repeated. Today, we're talking about the daily things that we have control over, how we cultivate habit and how we can change our habits.

Published: 4/25/2018
Length: ~16m
Zero Dead Ends - Why Complaining Can Hold You Back

If you've ever known a small child, then you've probably noticed that when they get hurt, they react by running to an adult for consolation. We'd like to think that we grow out of this as adults, but we need to be taught to manage a situation. Today, we're talking about the concept of being a tattletale and knowing when it's helpful and when it's hurtful.

Published: 4/23/2018
Length: ~16m
2 Reasons Your Habits Aren't Sticking

The episode wraps up our week of practical applications. In today's episode, we're talking about why we don't pick up a new tool, keep our documentation up to date, and why we're not following New Year's resolutions. More broadly put, we're talking about habits. Why some stick and why others don't.

Published: 4/20/2018
Length: ~14m
3 Ways to Better Cultivate Coworker Connections

This week we're talking about practical things and today we're talking about 3 psychological realities that can help you connect better with your coworkers.

Published: 4/18/2018
Length: ~18m
4 Code Smells (And How to Fix Them)

This week we're going to get very practical. Today we're talking about identifying code smells (very common ones) and a few ways to fix them.

Published: 4/16/2018
Length: ~22m
4 Principles of Great Learners

What do great learners have in common? In today's episode we're talking about are the common factors of successful people and what we can learn from their experiences.

Published: 4/13/2018
Length: ~20m
Slow Down on Your Quest for Happiness

Do you know what makes you happy? In today's episode we're talking about what it means to be happy and how to connect to our happiness when it changes from moment to moment

Published: 4/11/2018
Length: ~23m
Fixing Fear: A Heuristic for Maintainable Code

What does it mean to write good code? In today's episode we're answering this question with the use of a heuristic.

Published: 4/9/2018
Length: ~12m
Creating Consensus, Defeating Bias and Getting Better

Biases are going to change the way you view statistics. In today's episode we're talking about different ways you can work around your biases.

Published: 4/6/2018
Length: ~22m
Broken Brains Take On Statistics

Today we're talking about ways that we exacerbate ways of seeing things clearly. More specifically we're determining how to uncover truth as it relates to our surroundings, or inspection.

Published: 4/4/2018
Length: ~19m
More Misunderstood Truths About Statistics

We've established that statistics are useful and more relevant in our day-to-day work life, but how do statistics effect our personal selves? In Today's episode we're talking about what statistics mean for our personal selves.

Published: 4/2/2018
Length: ~21m
Misunderstood Truths About Statistics (Part 1)

What makes discussions about statistics sound cold? In today's episode we're breaking down the etymology of statistics, how it's evolved over the years and how we can make better decisions based on real statistics.

Published: 3/30/2018
Length: ~17m
Why Most People Fail at Fixing Operations

How is it that we know the right things to do but often don't do them? In today's episode we'll be discussing internal operations that are so clearly correct but sometimes we fail to do it.

Published: 3/28/2018
Length: ~11m
2 Structured Thinking Methods For Problem Solving

No matter what problem you're trying to solve, if you can create a structure to approach the problem you'll be faster at solving it. Today, I'll be sharing with you two strategies to help you structure your problem solving practice.

Published: 3/26/2018
Length: ~16m
3x3: Three Habits for Mental Hygiene

Most of us grow up learning skills to help us take care of things. Unfortunately we are not often taught how to keep our minds clear. In today's episode we're talking about ways to regularly help reduce our stress and maintain a healthy mindset.

Published: 3/23/2018
Length: ~24m
3x3: Three Questions to Help You Uncover Your Short Term Purpose

Today's episode is all about the "now" that will lead you into the future. You may have grand visions of what happens in 10 years or even 20 years down the road, but what about today? How can you connect your purpose to today?

Published: 3/21/2018
Length: ~14m
3X3: Three Questions To Get Unstuck On Big Problems

Today's episode is about *big* problems. The kind that aren't answered simply or in a few words, but rather with a cascade of actions. How can you get unstuck on big problems?

Published: 3/19/2018
Length: ~12m
Setting Better Problem Solving Parameters

What do grocery lists have in common with solving problems? As it turns out, quite a lot. In today's episode, we discuss solving problems by using parameters more effectively.

Published: 3/16/2018
Length: ~12m
3 Problems Every Developer Will Face

Every industry has its problems, and this is also true for developers and the people in that industry. In today's episode we're talking about three problems developers face in this industry

Published: 3/14/2018
Length: ~30m
Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Learn More Intentionally

How would you go about discovering if you actually learned something you wanted to learn? Today's episode is about evaluating whether or not you've learned something and how to shape your learning process.

Published: 3/12/2018
Length: ~15m

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