Everything Sucks – Managing IT Risks: Strategies for IT Professionals.
Apr 3, 2023
As someone who has worked in the IT industry for many years, I have realized that technology is far from perfect. In …
I fix broken things.
Strive for progress, not perfection.
Work Orders — Recent Entries
Sharpening Your Axe: The Key to Achieving Lasting Success in Your Career and Life
Mar 27, 2023
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” - Abraham …
The Value of Thinking Outside the Box: A Tale of Two Employees
Mar 18, 2023
An old employee, who has been working for the company for ten years, knocks on the boss’s door with a complaint. …
Work vs Toil: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Mar 11, 2023
We all know the feeling of being bogged down by toil - those repetitive, time-consuming tasks that require little mental …
Deliberate Practice
Mar 4, 2023
The saying goes, “practice makes perfect,” but is this true? Many people drive daily for 20 or 30 years and …
Shift Left
Feb 25, 2023
Note: This article was originally written for my blog in Portuguese back in 2021. Shift Left is a practice in software …
Troubleshooting with the OODA Loop
Feb 18, 2023
The OODA Loop, a decision-making technique developed by the US Air Force for combat operations, is a helpful framework …
Discipline
Feb 18, 2023
Or, more specifically, self-discipline. When you institute and follow a habit or routine as you have determined with …