“Build a unique character, a unique brand, a unique mindset, where then luck finds you.” – Naval Ravikant I am a huge Naval Ravikant fan. I’ve consumed his Tweets, interviews, blog, and podcast. I have uncovered a wealth of mindset changing knowledge. Who is Naval Ravikant? He is an entrepreneur, founder and angel investor in some of the largest tech […]
Be positive! That is the message we hear all the time. Feeling down? Feeling sad? Feeling depressed? Just be positive…right? But sometimes a little negative thinking is exactly what you need to feel more grateful, happy, and positive. I am talking specifically about the Stoic practice of Negative Visualization. It is a powerful practice to increase feelings of gratitude. The practice […]
A question I get asked too frequently… “What keeps you up at night?”
Meh.
I would much rather be asked…”What gets you out of bed?”
What does it mean to be an IT Leader? Does it mean you manage a large team? That you make the big decisions? That you are responsible for the budget? Not at all. Those are things you may DO as a leader, but they do not DEMONSTRATE that you are a leader. Whether you are in a formal management position, or not, […]
As IT Professionals we are always looking for the next technical skill to add to our skill stack. Courses, classes, certifications, and degrees all focus on technical skills. And these skills are crucial for us to know. If you are going to be successful in IT, you have to have a solid base of technical skills. After all, we are […]
“As each day arises, welcome it as the very best day of all, and make it your own possession. We must seize what flees.” — Seneca The calendar tells you how many days you have lived. But nothing that can tell you how many days you have left. The only thing you know for sure? One day you will live […]
The Quality of your Network = The Quality of your Career. Make the effort to meet people, give value, and build your network.
I have an unpopular opinion. I think Impostor Syndrome gets a bad rap. I think Impostor Syndrome is a good thing. As a matter of fact.
I love Impostor Syndrome.
On the first day of a college class years ago, I sat down next to a fellow student. After a few moments of silence, I turned and introduced myself to him. That simple introduction started a chain of events that shaped my entire life. We became good friends. He gave me my first job in the IT field. Where I […]
The IT Professional who manages their time well focuses on the most important things. They deliver the most value. They have their projects completed on time. They do not let important things “slip through the cracks” because they got distracted by trivialities.