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Nicholas Mullins

Software leader, dad, gamer, and occasional nerd. I write about tech leadership, building teams, and the stuff that actually matters. Mostly honest. Sometimes sarcastic.

📍 Michigan

If You Don’t Know the Problem, You’re Just Guessing

If you don’t know the problem, you’re just guessing at solutions. Before jumping into code, ask: What are we solving? Why is it a problem? Because no one wants to waste hours fixing the wrong thing perfectly.

The Right Attitude > Knowing Everything

The best devs don’t always have the answers, they have the attitude. “I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out” will take you further than faking confidence ever will. This post is a reminder that mindset matters more than mastery.

My Origin Story

From slinging milk crates to writing code, from fold-up tables to a director’s chair, this is my journey through pain, doubt, and late-night Zelda sessions. Not because it’s special. Because someone out there needs to hear what’s possible.

Tech Hiring Is Broken (And You Know It)

Tech hiring is broken. The endless forms, the unpaid take-homes, the ghosting, none of it makes sense, and we all know it. If you’re in tech leadership, it’s time to fix it. Don’t just survive the system. Change it.

What I Actually Look for in a Job (Spoiler: It’s Not Pizza Parties)

Recognition is nice, but it doesn’t pay the bills. Here’s what I actually look for in a job: fair pay, real promotions, work-life balance, trust, and a team that doesn’t treat fun like a four-letter word.

Impostor Syndrome Is Real (And Still Shows Up Sometimes)

Impostor syndrome doesn’t vanish, it just shows up in new costumes. Over a decade into tech, I still question myself. But I keep showing up anyway. Because confidence isn't knowing everything, it's knowing you’ll figure it out.

Tips for New Leaders (Especially the Ones Who Didn’t Want to Become “Bosses”)

You just became a tech lead, maybe by choice, maybe not. Here's a no-fluff guide for new leaders who still remember what it's like to be in the trenches, and want to lead without turning into “that boss.”

Real Advice for Your First Dev Job (That Has Nothing to Do With Code)

The most important advice for your first dev job? It’s not about the tech. It’s about how you show up, learn fast, and be someone others trust to work with. This post breaks down the non-code lessons that actually matter.