Stop Thinking in Tickets. Start Thinking in Outcomes.
You weren’t hired to move Jira tickets. You were hired to solve real problems. If you want to level up, start thinking in outcomes, not just checkboxes.
Nicholas Mullins
Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers
Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but asking poorly can waste time and frustrate everyone involved. This post breaks down how to ask smarter, more effective technical questions and get the answers you actually need.
The Real Reason You Struggle with Estimating Work
You’re not bad at estimating work. You’re just being asked to do it too early, too fast, and with too little info. Estimation isn’t broken because you’re bad, it’s broken because the process is. Here’s how to fix it.
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Computer Science in College
Starting computer science in college? You don’t have to know everything. Focus on learning how to learn, how to debug, and how to grow into a real developer, not just someone who can write some code.
You Don’t Have to Be Passionate, You Just Need to Give a Damn
You don’t have to be obsessed with your job to be great at it. Passion fades. But showing up, doing good work, and giving a damn about the people around you? That sticks. And that’s enough.
Just Because I Don’t Code Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Understand Your Bullsh*t
Not everyone who’s technical writes code, and that doesn’t make their contributions any less valuable. Here’s a sharp, sarcastic celebration of the tech professionals who keep everything running and still have to explain APIs to people who think JSON is a typo.
Keep Your Head Down, But Look Up Sometimes
Being heads-down is how you build real skill. But if you never look up, you might miss the chance to grow, lead, or even breathe. Here’s how to stay focused and intentional about your path in tech.
Write the README You Needed Last Week
Ever cursed a README that told you nothing? This one’s for the developers who’ve been burned by past-you (or someone else’s past-you). Let’s fix that, with empathy, humor, and a little tough love.
You Don’t Have to Be a Superdad, Superdev, or Superhuman
Being a dad in tech can feel like juggling Jira and real life while pretending you're Superman. This post is a reminder that you don't have to be perfect, just human, honest, and trying to do a little better each day. Cape optional.
Your Dream Job Might Not Feel Like a Dream Every Day (And That’s Okay)
You landed the dream job, but now it’s just... work. That doesn’t mean you chose wrong. It means you’re human. This post is your reminder that even dream jobs come with meetings, messiness, and the occasional identity crisis.