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Over the past couple of days, I’ve hired a few people to do jobs that make you question whether those of us in tech are really working hard. One of the jobs involved climbing to the top of a two-story building on a hot day. The others were different but equally demanding. The strength, courage,…

Something happened today that got me feeling like maybe I’m too quick to forgive, and that people are starting to take advantage of it. I’ve always believed that forgiveness is strength — an act that brings peace, both to myself and the people around me. But today, I couldn’t shake the feeling that my readiness…

You’ve probably heard the saying: sometimes, we are our own worst enemy. I think sometimes, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to set up systems or boundaries that protect us from our own self.

There’s something about certain workmen that really irks me. Often, when you first discuss a potential job with them, they are incredibly polite, loyal, and eager to get started. They promise the world, and it feels like you’ve found “your guy.” But something seems to change as soon as payment is made. The politeness fades,…

I made a slightly big purchase today. I had planned exactly what I wanted to buy, but when I arrived, it wasn’t available. My choices were to pick a different model or wait for the one I had in mind — with no guarantee of when it would come back in stock. I found myself…

Totally forgot to write yesterday! But I finally made some progress on Soutle today. Excited!

I often get so caught up in making sure everything is done perfectly that I forget to appreciate the good work that has already been done. I need to get better at being patient, giving myself and others the time to grow and improve. I also realize I need to work on being less cynical…