Tag: self-improvement
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Consistency is Tough
I mentioned that there would be a lull in my output here. There’s been a lot going on and my priorities have been elsewhere. This post will cover some of what I’ve been up to personally, but, I’ll tie it in with the theme of consistency as I believe it is a great skill to…
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Compounding Sustainable Changes for 2024
Okay, the title is a bit of a mouthful. So is ‘eating the elephant’, the concept of breaking down a huge task or goal into digestible chunks. Desmond Tutu is quoted as saying “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” Do you agree? Lets do the exercise for…
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Make Mistakes
How will you ever learn if you don’t make mistakes? The best lessons come from trial and error. The best progress comes from adversity. Sink your teeth into new challenges and get failing! Summary Yes, I told you to make mistakes. That is an order! Your greatest attribute is that you’re human. Let computers do…
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Realise your Transferable Skills
A good programmer has many skills and assets. Find out what you’re good at, then apply it to your programming career path. You’ll realise you’re further along the road than you may have realised. Summary This tip is simple but is a great boost to your progress and self-esteem. Get a pad and paper, or…
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Outperform your Biggest Competition
Spoiler alert – the biggest competition is yourself. This post is coming from someone who doesn’t keep track of the score in most team sports because he’s more interested in the process than the result. But, I guess at some point we need to address competition in the industry and all the insecurities that accompany…
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Be Kind to Yourself
I don’t always subscribe to the soft, fluffy, self-love approach to life BUT, the worst thing you can do is beat yourself up for wanting only best for yourself and for making the effort to do so. Many people are afraid to make the leap and will live out their lives in stagnation through fear…
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Banish Lethargy
Check back here for an in-depth look at lethargy, how it hinders your progress and how easy it is for you to make positive changes. Why would you not want more energy, more alertness, more success? Summary Diet, stress, late nights, multitasking, doom scrolling – the things that make you feel sluggish, tired, foggy headed…