Just the other day, a friend of mine invited me to attend an enterpreneur conference. I wrote back him to explain - I'm no enterpreneur. Yes, I make money off the internets, but I'm suprised everyday that I am still making money and that someone has not come to kick me off this thing. I make about $12k a month, which is not very much in the global scale of things, but it's … [Read more...] about I’m Not an Entrepreneur, I’m a Dirty Hack
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3 Types of People Who Want to Make Money
Two years ago, at about this time of the year, I was sitting in the basement of an expensive hotel in a city in central china. This basement was the VIP area of the hotel, and opposite me sat my boss, talking animatedly to the man beside him. Around the circular table sat a number of men in simple shirts, eating from the array of dishes on the table. My boss turned to me and … [Read more...] about 3 Types of People Who Want to Make Money
4 Steps to Optimizing Your Remote Team’s Workflow
The ‘remote work trend’ is becoming increasingly common, especially for forward-thinking companies that have come to terms with the fact that top talent is geo-dispersed – the best developers and product owners from your team may be anywhere in the world. The challenge with a remote team, however, is the ability to create the right workflow. First of all, you’re all in … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Optimizing Your Remote Team’s Workflow
How To Structure a Development Team
The success or failure of any project is dependent on the team working on it, and no two team members or teams are the same — nor should they be! Each has their own unique skillsets that should be utilized where & when appropriate. Generally, agile development methods favor teams without fixed roles, because the team members are able to take those skillsets and apply … [Read more...] about How To Structure a Development Team
Why You Should Teach Programming
Whereas the 20th century was about understanding the physical world and harnessing energy, the 21st century is challenged with the task of harnessing data, information and knowledge. Coding is applicable to almost every industry today, and as we move into the future, coding will become an indispensable skill for everyone entering the workforce. Teaching kids and non-coding … [Read more...] about Why You Should Teach Programming
What’s the Right Way to Find a Mentor?
Mentors are one of the most valuable resources you can provide yourself and your career. A great mentor will guide you, help you, and possibly take you under her wing, and nurture your career goals. Typically, the mentor is someone who is in a position you are working towards and a person whose working style you admire. The goal is to improve your skills and hopefully … [Read more...] about What’s the Right Way to Find a Mentor?
Career Options For Old Programmers
When most of us think of startups, the image that comes to mind looks like a scene from HBO’s Silicon Valley: a gaggle of hoodie-clad 20-somethings glued to a monitor and fueled by a Red Bull IV drip. That isn’t entirely off base considering the combination of ageism and burnout old programmers face in the tech startup world. Ageism in Silicon Valley is an ugly truth, as … [Read more...] about Career Options For Old Programmers
How to Find the Right Co-Founder
Building a company is no easy task. It’s more than just a product. It takes a team of skilled and dedicated individuals who work together towards a common goal. As smart you are, it’s impossible to build a company on your own. Bill Gates is a brilliant man, but even he had the help of Paul Allen. Steve Jobs had Steve Wozniak, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The list goes on; the … [Read more...] about How to Find the Right Co-Founder
Ways to Overcome Decision Fatigue
Soup or salad? Chicken or fish? Which blog article should I read? What should we do this weekend? Which route will I take home from work? Think about the number of mundane, micro-decisions you’ve already made today. From choosing among 80,000 beverage options at the coffee shop, to deciding what brand of toilet paper to buy—if you stopped to think about all of the tiny … [Read more...] about Ways to Overcome Decision Fatigue