In today's episode we're talking about leadership and having better 1-on-1s with our leaders.
Basically everything you interact with is a tool. How does this shape you? How does it shape your evolution and learning? We'll talk about how you can pick your tools better in this episode.
You've probably heard of delayed gratification? In today's episode we're talking about what we're willing to pay for gratifications now vs in the future and how to use the tendency to want immediate gratification to our advantage.
In today's episode, we'll talk about working with what you've got to solve a problem.
In today's episode, we talk about preparing for the unexpected. **Today's episode is sponsored by [Linode](https://promo.linode.com/developertea/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=developertea).** In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code **DEVELOPERTEA2018** at checkout.
In today's episode, we'll discuss how important "dumb" questions can be. **Today's episode is sponsored by [Linode](https://promo.linode.com/developertea/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=developertea).** In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code **DEVELOPERTEA2018** at checkout.
How is it that we can make so many decisions in a day? Today we're going to talk about what it means to have a mental model.
Take a minute to think about the last big bug you worked on and how you felt....today we're talking about a way to track down bugs and solving long, drawn out debugging sessions.
In today's episode, we talk about the ripple effects of the work you do.
In today's episode, we discuss how experimenting can be more beneficial than thinking.
In today's episode, we talk about a statistical phenomenon that might change the way you think about comebacks and falling stars.
In today's episode, we talk about a way to avoid feeling like you're just working on an endless list of tasks.
In today's episode, we discuss more research biases that can lead you down the road of bad decisions and bad information.
When does bias begin? We know that bias begins way in advance of your research starting and that's what we'll be talking about in today's episode.
In today's episode, we start a discussion about the authority and persuasive ability of research and how bias can have major effects without us realizing it.
In today's episode, we discuss the potential detriments of over-comparing yourself to others.
Your brain is your ally, and your enemy. This contentious relationship can make for some difficult experiences, and it makes sense for you to be aware of that reality. We'll discuss ways your brain might betray you in this episode.
Action is non-linear. We'll break that down in today's episode, and explain how not understanding this core reality can lead to FOMO and impostor's syndrome.
Usually, less code is better code. Refactoring usually looks best when lines of code are deleted and replaced with simpler solutions. However, sometimes *more* code is actually the best answer. In this episode, we talk about three times when that is true.
Your imagination is powerful but sometimes it can lead us down a wrong direction. Today we're talking about fictions we create for ourselves, it's power and sometimes debilitating effects.