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Delayed Pain

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.

Published: 3/5/2018
Length: ~15m
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Improvisational Problem Solving Based on Characteristics

In today's episode, we'll talk about working with what you've got to solve a problem.

Published: 3/2/2018
Length: ~10m
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Accepting The Unexpected

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.

Published: 2/28/2018
Length: ~16m
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Asking "Dumb" Questions

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.

Published: 2/26/2018
Length: ~13m
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The Importance of Mental Models

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.

Published: 2/23/2018
Length: ~14m
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Actions As Objects

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.

Published: 2/21/2018
Length: ~16m
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What Are You Creating?

In today's episode, we talk about the ripple effects of the work you do.

Published: 2/19/2018
Length: ~19m
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Thinking, Acting & Marshmallows

In today's episode, we discuss how experimenting can be more beneficial than thinking.

Published: 2/16/2018
Length: ~11m
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Olympics, Statistics & Raising Your Average Performance

In today's episode, we talk about a statistical phenomenon that might change the way you think about comebacks and falling stars.

Published: 2/14/2018
Length: ~17m
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Project-Oriented Mindset

In today's episode, we talk about a way to avoid feeling like you're just working on an endless list of tasks.

Published: 2/12/2018
Length: ~12m
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Research Bias (Part 3)

In today's episode, we discuss more research biases that can lead you down the road of bad decisions and bad information.

Published: 2/9/2018
Length: ~15m
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Research Bias (Part 2)

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.

Published: 2/7/2018
Length: ~17m
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Research Bias (Part 1)

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.

Published: 2/5/2018
Length: ~19m
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The Detriments of Social Comparisons

In today's episode, we discuss the potential detriments of over-comparing yourself to others.

Published: 2/2/2018
Length: ~18m
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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