Mindful Job Search: Is it really time for me to quit my job?
If you've ever felt bad about looking for a job, or you're wondering if now is the right time because a bunch of coworkers or friends are on the move, this episode is for you. We talk about approachin...
25 Okt 202121min
Can You Really Pick the Right Tool for Every Job?
Pick the right tool for the job.But who is picking? What tools can they choose from? And what is the actual job, anyway? This advice is important because it gives you a starting framework to answer so...
20 Okt 202115min
A Statistical Case for Iteration Over Perfect Preparation
You are much more likely to succeed with iteration than you are with a perfect first attempt.This is purely a function of probability, and is even more supported by the idea of progressive improvement...
18 Okt 202116min
Avoid Unnecessary Prediction
When you have to predict, you're likely to have error in your prediction. Sometimes that error is easily handled - other times, it can be catastrophic in effect.The next time you have the urge to pred...
15 Okt 202116min
Give Random a Chance
Random choice may actually be your best bet. At the very least, starting with random is a good exercise in self control, and will help reveal information more easily than intuitive guessing might.Give...
13 Okt 202113min
Two Illusions of Agreement
It's easy to believe that everyone you get along with agrees with you about anything and everything.The truth is harder to confront, but often, this illusion can cause problems - especially when you a...
7 Okt 202116min
Limit Your Options By Limiting Your Obligations
The number of things you have to choose to do in a day is constantly being fought over. Your calendar, if it's like most calendars, has very little to do with how you want to spend your time.Limit you...
4 Okt 202112min
Feature Exploitation
When we understand the features and boundaries of any object, we can do more with that object based on those constraints.This doesn't just apply to code - it applies to our lives in meaningful ways, a...
29 Sep 202116min
