In this tail-end of the pandemic, remote work has become commonplace. With the potential cost savings for companies, it seems that the work from home routine will stay for the foreseeable future. In addition to the reduced expenditure for companies, remote workplaces provide benefits for the employees as well. For many, long commutes to and… Continue reading Remote Working
Roadblocks
Sometimes, problems arise that appear to be resistant to being solved. A number of various quick solutions are attempted to no avail. Even after researching the problem and gathering different approaches to the problem, one remains blocked from making any progress. As a programmer, this is one of the most frustrating situations. When all options… Continue reading Roadblocks
Perseverance
On certain fitness apps, there is a “body battery” measurement that is supposed to track one’s daily energy level. This percentage is the result of an algorithm dependent on sleep, heart rate, stress, and blood oxygen levels among other things. This affirms the idea that the amount of energy one has throughout the day is… Continue reading Perseverance
Adaptability
Animals react differently under stress. Often times, there is a greater susceptibility to disease. Some lose their appetites, while a regular feeding schedule can also help limit the effects of stress. Humans are no different. People are known to be tired or irritable when their schedules are interrupted. If places on a changing environment for… Continue reading Adaptability
Meeting About Meetings
Searching “cartoon meetings” on the internet reflects the general sentiment: meaningless, unproductive, unnecessary. From my own experience, this reflects how poorly meetings are run. This provided the underpinnings of a sales training I partook in for a previous role. It underlined how managing expectations and communicating the goal of each meeting in a continuous way… Continue reading Meeting About Meetings
Modern Hubris
In an attempt to flee their imprisonment on island of Crete, the mythical Greek figure Daedalus builds wings for himself and his son, Icarus, out of feathers and wax. He warns Icarus of the potentially dangers of flying: the wax would melt if flown too close to the sun, and the feathers would fail if… Continue reading Modern Hubris
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