Blog Posts

Leave the Haters in the Dust
I’m not sure what it is about human nature, but there seems to be a tendency to talk negatively about people who try hard to rise above the norm.

Four Hours to Sharpen Your Axe?
Agile development and continuous delivery are critical for getting (and keeping!) market share. But, they shouldn’t come at the cost of quality.

Successful People Keep Moving
Sometimes it’s tempting to just sit back and veg. Rest on our laurels. Chill. But you won’t find success on the couch. If it was

How to Build an API with Node and Express
In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to build an API with Node and Express, including screenshots and the full code.

Ready for a Simple Productivity Hack?
It’s back-to-the-basics, almost too simple. Easy to scoff at, but actually quite powerful. And it’s very simple.

Heroku Environment Variables in React with Webpack
How to use Heroku environment variables in a React app bundled with Webpack.

How to Compete on Price
Don’t. Seriously. As Seth Godin said, “the problem with the race to the bottom is that you might win.” Consider this:

Stress Leads to Growth
Business is like fitness — even if that’s not your niche. Here’s what the stress does to it.