Episodes
In this episode, we've interviewed Karl Hughes, the CEO of Draft.dev. You can connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karllhughes/ or check out his company at https://draft.dev/. Some of the topics that we've covered: the importance of writing well, becoming a technical writer, starting and scaling a company, hiring, leading dev teams, mastermind groups, personal improvement, and more...
Published 10/28/21
Published 10/28/21
In this episode we've interviewed Pace Ellsworth, the CEO of Nuclius. You can connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paceme/ or check out his company at https://www.nuclius.com/. Some of the topics that we've covered: lessons learned starting a freelance development agency, dev stacks, finding a job as a junior dev, hiring offshore devs, crypto, managing dev teams, soft skills, and more...
Published 09/28/21
Published 04/05/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: The Event 201 scenarioYou Can Now Play Cards Against Humanity Online With Your MatesCrontab Operation not permitted Nikola: Web skills by Andreas MehlsenThe Easiest Way to Explain Stoicism: The Stoic Happiness TriangleZoom breakout rooms
Published 03/29/20
Published 03/22/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: Protect our Speech and Security Online: Reject the Graham-Blumenthal BillGoing viral isn’t always a good thing... (especially if you’re scum)Corners Were Cut: Hyper Tough (Walmart) Deadbolt Nikola: Building trust — with people and softwareEfficiency Is Not Our GoalMy approach to...
Published 03/15/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: BootstrapMiss Ping DebunkWhen homeless people tell their own stories, we should listen and not turn away Nikola: Enjoy The Extra Day Off! More Bosses Give 4-Day Workweek A TryHow to not hijack brainstorming meetingsSisu: How to Develop Mental Toughness in the Face of Adversity
Published 03/01/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: autocertThe Great Big Lie That Will Destroy Your Career SuccessHow to Do 90% of What Plugins Do (With Just Vim) Nikola: One on One Meeting Questions Great Managers Ask Their TeamsHow to Run a MeetingGoodReads Choice Awards 2019 - best science fiction
Published 02/24/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: The XY ProblemjitsiSnopes Nikola: Do you really want to become a software developer?Burning out and finding stabilityWorking for someone vs. doing your own thing
Published 02/17/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: TailsJoe Rogan Experience #1419 - Daryl DavisThe Dunning-Kruger Effect Shows Why Some People Think They're Great Even When Their Work Is TerribleWhich certificate should I go for Nikola: Will this be on the test?The Power of Imperfect StartsHow The World's Largest Cruise Ship...
Published 02/04/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: 2 Delta Passengers Removed Over Phones’ Wifi Hotspot NameBad VoltageSplendid isolation: how I stopped time by sitting in a forest for 24 hours Nikola: My personal financial strategyStart before you think you’re ready74 Questions to Ask in One on Ones with a Manager
Published 01/27/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: What happened when I tried the U.S. Army’s tactic to fall asleep in two minutesPython 3's f-Strings: An Improved String Formatting Syntax (Guide) - Edit: free Python class from jobtensor.comLouis C.K. Nikola: Convert any PDF file into an audio book with PythonGoodBye bye clean...
Published 01/21/20
In this episode, we each list the top 3 best and top 3 worst books of 2019, along with some honorable mentions. Best 3 Shawn: Deep WorkThe Hungry BrainNever Split the Difference Nikola: Radical CandorCan't Hurt MeEvil Eye Honorable mentions Nikola:The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamThe Coaching HabitHow Will You Meassure Your life?Born to RunThe Pillars of the EarthThe Dispatcher Shawn: Web Design PlaygroundStrange PlanetLife UndercoverOne Good DeedScrumAll the DevilsCity of Nope Worst...
Published 01/21/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: Synergy - Combine your computers into one cohesive experienceRestic - fast and secure backup programncdu - NCurses Disk Usage Nikola: Three Theories for Why You Have No TimeIf You Sit at a Computer All Day This Mobility Exercise Will Change Your Life in 30 SecondsMeasure Backward,...
Published 01/17/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: Stop learning frameworksWhat is Actually Required for Success?The Daily Routines of 12 Famous Writers Nikola: Most Leaders Don't Even Know the Game They're InHow to Avoid a Software Outsourcing DisasterHow to Start a Speech
Published 01/15/20
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: Is Listening to a Book the Same Thing as Reading It?Unconventional way of learning a new programming languageEdward Bernays Nikola: Don't work remotelyWhat is OKR?Documentation is my gateway to coding
Published 01/17/19
In this episode, we're discussing the importance of writing properly. Book mentioned in the show: Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
Published 12/14/18
In this episode, we're discussing how to deal with FOMO.
Published 12/13/18
In this episode, we're discussing ax sharpening.
Published 12/12/18
In this episode, we're discussing what to do when you're not allowed to learn on the job. Links mentioned in the show:We're hiring 😉
Published 12/11/18
In this episode, we're discussing what to do when you move to management. Links mentioned in the show:Software Lead WeeklyRands Leadership Slack
Published 12/10/18
In this episode, we're discussing how to deal with a jerk at work.
Published 12/09/18
In this episode, we've got a new series for you called Weekly Links. We'll each share top three links that we've read over the week. Hopefully, this series saves you time searching for good things to read 💪 Shawn: KeepaRob Pike on the difference between the Software Engineer and a ProgrammerHow NASA recorded the eerie Martian wind, without a microphone Nikola: Recording Vocals & Voice Over with Free or Cheap Acoustic TreatmentMock Google interview (for Software Engineer job) - coding...
Published 12/08/18