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Feature requests have been one of the most consistent experiences in my many years working in software. Everyone has an idea how your stuff should work, and many are keen to tell you. The way you understand and respond to those requests shows a lot about how you view others and yourself.
#67: What I can give
This week, I share a personal experience that highlights how my OCD gets triggered. Thankfully, the story includes some help from my therapist that provides some hope for the future.
#66: Ebb and flow
This week’s update includes my thoughts on caring for sick family while trying to figure out my new job, a validating reminder that I have made a good choice, and balancing needing and giving help.
#65: Into the unknown
As 2021 concludes, so too does a major chapter in my career. This week I share about my journey of the last seven years and what is coming next.
Modeling being human
As a leader, one of the most important things you do for those who follow you is modeling. I have seen all too often leaders who work excessive hours while preaching the value of work/life balance.
#64: Zen mode
This week’s update is a frank description of how things are going for me right now. Spoiler alert: not great.
#63: Limping along
After missing a week, I share about the struggles of OCD and anxiety getting the better of me for a bit.
Mindful Sketch Day 1
I started the morning with a helpful exercise. Hoping to make this more of a practice.
#62: Transform suffering
This update shares the story of the meditative sketchnoting workshop from last week, and how I tried to turn painful emotions into helpful tools for myself and others.
Meditative Sketchnotes Workshop
Mike Rohde and I conducted a workshop yesterday to share about meditative sketchnotes. This was our first time running this workshop, and while we learned a few things to improve for the next run, we were happy with howbit turned out.
Here is the sketchnote I created during the workshop:
