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Your Brain Might Betray You

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.

Published: 1/31/2018
Length: ~19m
Your Brain is Non-Linear

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.

Published: 1/29/2018
Length: ~15m
3 Times When More Code Means Better Code

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.

Published: 1/26/2018
Length: ~12m
Our Imagined Fictions

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.

Published: 1/24/2018
Length: ~15m
Bringing Your Whole Self to Work

In today's episode, we'll be discussing the importance of a holistic approach to working.

Published: 1/22/2018
Length: ~10m
How Can We Be Wrong...Without Knowing It?

In what ways are you wrong? In today's episode we'll be continuing our discussion on perception and the ways in which we are wrong is an important question to ask ourselves.

Published: 1/19/2018
Length: ~10m
Your Angle of Approach in Problem Solving

Ever had a brain block? How can you overcome that? In Today's episode we're talking about angles of approach in problem solving.

Published: 1/17/2018
Length: ~8m
The Perception Principle

What does it mean to be wrong? Specifically what does it mean when our opinions are wrong? In Today's episode we're talking about differences in perceptions, what happens when we're wrong and the anxiety and behavioral psychology that's involved.

Published: 1/15/2018
Length: ~8m
Deconstructing The Lies We Tell Ourselves

Today's episode is a principles episode. We're talking about how you can be more truthful with yourself. How can you identify what you believe about yourself, and redirect the lies we tell ourselves.

Published: 1/12/2018
Length: ~19m
Interview w/ Chris Shinkle (Part 2)

In today's episode, I talk with Chris Shinkle, Director of Innovation at SEP. I believe today's episode is one of the most important interviews I've done to date, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. 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.

Published: 1/10/2018
Length: ~33m
Interview w/ Chris Shinkle (Part 1)

In today's episode, I talk with Chris Shinkle, Director of Innovation at SEP. I believe today's episode is one of the most important interviews I've done to date, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. 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! Use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

Published: 1/8/2018
Length: ~36m
Finding Perspective in 2018

Today's episode is a re-air of a discussion we had in 2017 about finding your perspective.

Published: 1/5/2018
Length: ~16m
Re-Air: The Anatomy of Change

In today's episode, we're talking about the transtheoretical model of behavioral change. This will help you understand the different stages you go through when making a resolution to shift your behavior.

Published: 1/3/2018
Length: ~19m
Setting The Course For 2018

In today's episode, we will look ahead to 2018 and discuss the future of Developer Tea. Today's episode is brought to you by [Linode](https://promo.linode.com/developertea/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=developertea). Linode provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $5 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code **DEVELOPERTEA2017** at checkout. Head over to [spec.fm/linode](https://promo.linode.com/developertea/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=developertea) to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners!

Published: 12/29/2017
Length: ~16m
2017 Year End Recap

In today's episode, we will recap what happened in 2017 on Developer Tea. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $5 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners .

Published: 12/27/2017
Length: ~21m
Data Science w/ Elena Grewal (Part 2)

In today's episode, I talk with Elena Grewal, head of data science at Airbnb. We cover a wide variety of topics, so make sure you catch the first part of this interview as well! Today's episode is sponsored by Fuse! Build native iOS and Android apps with less code and better collaboration. Head over to spec.fm/fuse to learn more today!

Published: 12/20/2017
Length: ~51m
Data Science w/ Elena Grewal (Part 1)

In today's episode, I talk with Elena Grewal, head of data science at Airbnb. We cover a wide variety of topics, so make sure you catch the second episode in this interview as well! Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $5 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners .

Published: 12/18/2017
Length: ~22m
3X3: Anti-Resolutions To Kick Off Your 2018

In today's episode, I give you 3 anti-resolutions to start out your 2018 planning. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $5 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners .

Published: 12/15/2017
Length: ~20m
3X3: Questions that Could Change the Way You Think

It's 3X3 Week! All week we'll be covering three tips to make you a stronger developer. Today's episode we cover three simple questions you can ask yourself that might change the way you think.

Published: 12/13/2017
Length: ~19m
3X3: Fallacies to Avoid as a Developer

It's 3X3 Week! All week we'll be covering three tips to make you a stronger developer. Today's episode we cover three biases that you need to protect yourself from as a developer.

Published: 12/11/2017
Length: ~25m

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