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Toolkit 02
My yearly theme for 2021 is Intention. Today, I’m sharing three resources that I’ve found to be helpful while I strive to focus on what matters to me. Book Make Time, by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Make Time provides many strategies for making small changes in our daily lives...
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Sprint
As I became more and more interested in product development, I found the book Sprint, by Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky, and Braden Kowitz. I am familiar with agile practices, and understand the practice of two week software sprints to work towards a customer software release, but the one week design...
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Project Anatomy
I like to make the analogy that projects resemble the human body. The body relies on multiple systems working in sync to remain functional. Projects are similar. Digestive System The digestive system represents the project life cycle. Just like projects, the digestive system has a distinct beginning and end. The...
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2021: The Year of Intention
I’m not making any New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I’ve decided to follow a yearly theme. Let me tell you more. What is a yearly theme? The yearly theme was introduced to me while listening to the podcast Cortex, hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley. A yearly theme puts an...
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DIY Christmas Decorations 2020
Christmas Light Garland I created my own Christmas decorations that will last for years to come, deciding to make a garland of oversized Christmas lights. Design Decisions Simulate an illumination effect with glitter Seal in the glitter so it doesn’t rub off everywhere Materials 1 x 2ft x 4ft piece...
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Getting in the flow
What is a flow state? A flow state is a mental state in which an individual is focused whole-heartedly in an activity - those times where you look up at the clock, time has flown by, and you pat yourself on the back for being productive. How to get into...
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Toolkit 01
You are your best advocate - yes, you! Self-confidence is so important. I’d like to share some resources of various mediums that help me remain encouraged and motivated. Music Fearless, by MALINDA My go-to pump-up song. Podcasts The Intentional Advantage This podcast really helps me self-reflect. Host Tanya Dalton discusses...
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Career advice for students... and everyone else
I majored in mechanical engineering for my undergraduate degree. The following are lessons learned from my experience in school and my first few years in industry after graduation. I’ve tried to generalize my thoughts with the hope that people of various disciplines walk away with tips they can pursue further....