Life
A collection of 10 posts
Site Update, 2025
I like to change things up with my site on an annual basis. This usually means transparent things, such as moving platforms, but this time it's a bit more intense.
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Actual, tangible steps to get over Imposter Syndrome
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Walking the Walk
One of my favorite quotes is from James Clear: "Action breeds motivation". It also scares the crap out of me sometimes.
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🥷🏽 Self Sabotage: The Good Parts
Personal growth books claim self-sabotage holds us back. Business hustle books frame it as a necessary thing. Which is it?
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😳 Allowing Yourself to Screw Up
I managed to screw a few things up this weekend and I want to believe it's OK. I like screwing up... it means I'm trying. Failure is the best teacher, after all. Then again...
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Seven Simple Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Getting over imposter syndrome is no easy task, but it starts by recognizing a cold, hard truth: you're being toxic to yourself and those around you. I'll share with you some steps I took to get over it.
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The First Draft of Anything Is Shit
I'm allergic to crappy, non-sensical, faked up demos that try to convey highly technical concepts. Yet I find myself falling into that lazy trap constantly. This requires intervention.
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The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers
As programmers we tend to think of reports after the fact, often when it's too late. I learned this the hard way over the last few days.
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Losing Yourself
The hardest thing anyone can do is break down their own mental constructs, realizing they're toxic and destroy relationships. It's part of the journey.
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Just Paddle
I really think too much. I have a lot of fear in me that keeps me from doing things I love to do. It's unhealthy and also self-obsessive (there are 3 "I's" and 2 "me's" above). I really need to stop thinking and just... do...
· Rob Conery