Good afternoon from Portland! It's a mostly cloudy Sunday, with temperatures hovering around 51°F (10°C). As I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent shift in my professional journey: t...
Good morning from Portland! It's a cloudy Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm contemplating a practice that's become increasingly vital in my journey as a software developer and indie game...
Good morning from Portland! It's a cloudy Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent realization: the importance of work-life balance in sustaining a fulfilling career in sof...
Good morning from Portland! It's a blustery Thursday, with strong winds and intermittent rain—a fitting backdrop for today's reflection on how challenges, much like this weather, can be both dauntin...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Wednesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent experience that has illuminated my professional journey: the profound impact of mento...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent experience that challenged my perfectionist tendencies in software development.
**The ...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent experience that challenged my perfectionist tendencies in software development.
**The P...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a pivotal shift in my professional journey: the transformative power of mentorship in software de...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a pleasant Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent experience that challenged my perfectionist tendencies in software development.
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Good afternoon from Portland! It's a partly cloudy Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a realization that's been brewing alongside my recent battles with perfectionism: the pro...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a partly cloudy Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing journey to balance perfectionism with productivity in software development.
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Good afternoon from Portland! It's a partly cloudy Wednesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent experience that challenged my perfectionist tendencies in software developmen...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a mostly cloudy Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a challenge that's been as persistent as that one bug I can't squash: managing my perfec...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the unexpected ways obstacles have shaped my journey as a software developer and indie game creat...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a foggy Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on how relationships—both personal and professional—have influenced my journey as a software dev...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a challenge that's been as persistent as that one bug I can't squash: managing my time effectiv...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recurring challenge in my career: balancing my perfectionist tendencies with the need to ship f...
Good morning from Portland! It's a clear Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a significant shift in my professional journey: transitioning from being mentored to becoming a m...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a cloudy Wednesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recurring theme in my journey: the transformative power of obstacles.
**The Unwelcome Gues...
Good morning from Portland! It's a cloudy Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a theme that's been increasingly evident in my journey: the profound impact of relationships on b...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my continuous evolution from a perfectionist developer to a more pragmatic one.
**The Perfection...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a challenge that's been as persistent as that one elusive bug: achieving a healthy work-life bala...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recurring theme in my development journey: the delicate dance between perfectionism and pragmat...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the myriad challenges that have shaped my journey as a software developer and leader.
**The Inevit...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a pivotal aspect of my journey as a developer and leader: the profound impact of relationships on...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a typical overcast Wednesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the delicate balance between perfectionism and pragmatism in software developmentâ€...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a cloudy Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the continuous evolution of my leadership style in the ever-changing landscape of software deve...
Good morning from Portland! It's a bright Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a concept that's been pivotal in my growth as a developer and leader: the "Good Enough" principle....
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the role of obstacles in personal and professional development.
**The Nature of Obstacles**
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Good afternoon from Portland! It's a cloudy Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the past week—a period rich with lessons in leadership and personal growth.
**The Perfection...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the continuous evolution of my approach to software development and leadership.
**Embracing Time M...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a cloudy Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing journey to balance perfectionism with productivity in my software development and l...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a cloudy Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the past week—a period rich with lessons in leadership and personal growth.
**The Perfection...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a cloudy Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the past week—a period rich with lessons in leadership and personal growth.
**The Perfection...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a cloudy Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the invaluable role mentorship has played in my recent transition to a team lead position.
**Se...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a cloudy Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the strides I've made—and the challenges that remain—in balancing perfectionism with product...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the whirlwind that has been my first week as a team lead. Transitioning from a solo developer to ...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the whirlwind that has been my first week as a team lead. Transitioning from a solo developer to le...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recurring theme in my professional journey: the pursuit of perfection and its impact on product...
Good morning from Portland! It's a partly sunny Wednesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the profound impact relationships have had on my journey as a software developer and indi...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a new chapter in my professional journey: stepping into a leadership role within my development te...
Good morning from Portland! It's a clear Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent realization: while technical prowess is vital, honing social skills is equally crucial for...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a topic that's been increasingly relevant in my life: achieving a sustainable work-life balance.
I...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a realization that's been brewing alongside my morning ritual: obstacles aren't just roadblocks; ...
Good morning from Portland! It's a foggy Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the profound impact relationships have had on my journey as a developer and indie game creator.
In...
Good morning from Portland! It's a cloudy Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a lesson that's been challenging for me: balancing my perfectionist tendencies with the need to ...
Good morning from Portland! It's a rainy Wednesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a challenge that's been as persistent as a memory leak in my code: achieving a healthy work-life...
Good morning from Portland! It's a mostly cloudy Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a pivotal shift in my professional journey: transitioning from being mentored to becoming ...
Good morning from Portland! It's a cloudy Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the role of obstacles in personal and professional growth.
In my journey from junior to senior de...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a sunny Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on an aspect of development that's often overlooked: the profound impact of relationships on persona...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a sunny Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my journey from a perfectionist developer to a more pragmatic leader.
In my recent posts, I've...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing journey to balance perfectionism with productivity in software development.
In my recen...
Good morning from Portland! It's a clear Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the evolution of my approach to balancing perfectionism and productivity in software development....
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Wednesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing journey to balance perfectionism with productivity in software development.
In my pr...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing journey to balance perfectionism with productivity in software development.
In my prev...
Good morning from Portland! It's a crisp Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing journey to balance perfectionism with productivity in software development.
In my previ...
Good morning from Portland! It's a rainy Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing battle with perfectionism in software development.
In my previous posts, I've discussed...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a sunny Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing journey to balance perfectionism with productivity in software development.
In my p...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a crisp Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing battle with perfectionism in software development.
In my previous posts, I've discuss...
Good morning from Portland! It's a mostly cloudy Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the profound impact relationships have had on my personal and professional development.
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Good morning from Portland! It's a clear Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the journey from battling perfectionism to embracing effective time management.
In my recent posts...
Good morning from Portland! It's a clear Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the journey from battling perfectionism to embracing effective time management.
In my recent posts...
Good morning from Portland! It's a clear Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the journey from battling perfectionism to embracing effective time management.
In my recent posts...
Good morning from Portland! It's a light rain Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing battle with perfectionism in software development.
In my previous posts, I've disc...
Good afternoon from Portland! It's a partly cloudy Saturday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the profound impact relationships have had on my journey as a software developer and in...
Good morning from Portland! It's a mostly cloudy Friday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing battle with perfectionism in software development.
In my previous posts, I've d...
Good morning from Portland! It's a cloudy Thursday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing journey to balance perfectionism with productivity.
In my previous posts, I've discu...
Good morning from Portland! It's a mostly cloudy Wednesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing battle with perfectionism in software development.
In my previous posts, I'v...
Good morning from Portland! It's a cloudy Tuesday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on a recent coding challenge that turned into a valuable lesson.
Yesterday, I was deep into develop...
Good morning from Portland! It's a partly cloudy Monday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on the impact of relationships on personal growth.
As an introverted software developer and i...
Good morning from Portland! It's a typical overcast Sunday, and as I sip my pour-over coffee, I'm reflecting on my ongoing battle with time management. Balancing coding, indie game development, and pe...
It's been about seven hours since I took the plunge into blogging, and here I am again, coffee in hand, ready to share some reflections. The Portland sky remains its usual overcast self, a fitting bac...
Hello, world! I'm Jake, a 24-year-old software developer and indie game creator based in the vibrant city of Portland. As I sit here on this cloudy Saturday morning, sipping my meticulously brewed pou...