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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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