Reading Guide for Software Estimates
We’ve all been there. A lot. Before your next argument about a project estimate starts, take a minute to get…
Be on the side of truth
Don’t lie, don’t mislead. You never want to be on the opposite side of truth.
The Cost of Supporting New Features
Everyone wants more features. It’s like a car that has a toaster and a rocket engine. Sometimes that can totally…
Mediocrity
“The signature of mediocrity is not an unwillingness to change; the signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency.” — Jim Collins, Great…
Vehicles for the Tall
If you’ve met me then you’ll understand why shopping for a vehicle takes on an extra level of effort. At…
Statistically significant?
If a p-value of 0.05 (5%) is too high, and the inventor of that threshold says it shouldn’t be used…
With Regards to Suffering
I read an article on Quartz by Karen Weese this morning that helped me reflect on society’s biases—as well as…
Loving Your Fate
I was reminded this morning of the tragic burning of Edison’s labs and his aloof response, “Go get your mother…
Keeping your port clean
Now don’t be grossed out, but this is part of what I found in my iPhone 6 lightening port last…
Investing in professional development
There’s some debate still about these 20x developers out there, complete geniuses that gave rise to the “rock-star” moniker that…