Weekly Roundup (Week 36, 2016)
Thoughts This Week
Thoughts This Week
Not much to report this week. I had the chance to take it easy this weekend, for a change. So easy, in fact, that I forgot to publish this blogpost… So, on to the picks!
Podcast Picks
218 FS Don't Agree to Project Deadlines - The Freelancers' Show
I imagine that most people reading this have been in the position where they’ve felt forced to agree to unrealistic deadlines, either at work or with a client. This episode gives some insights in to why people agree to these deadlines, why they are bad and what you can do to avoid agreeing to them in the first place.
Slack's Architecture with Keith Adams - Podcast - Software Engineering Daily
With many companies using it for communication between team members, Slack have had to make some big decisions about their architecture as they’ve grown. This episode has the lead architect from Slack talking about how they’ve made those decisions and what they’re having to do going forward to stay ahead.
Article Picks
This post comes from RookieOven neighbour, Jack, who recently launched (congrats!). They provide simple, quality insurance for freelancers, with a focus on good design and a friendly approach (just check out their quote page… See what I mean?). In this article, Ashley, the founder of Jack, talks about what she has learnt from launching Jack, providing some interesting insight in to what did and didn’t work well.
How Writing To-Do Lists Helps Your Brain (Whether Or Not You Finish Them)
I use todo lists quite a lot, especially when I’ve got a lot on. Taking the time to make tasks concrete enough to go on a post-it note or on a piece of paper makes a big difference to me. In this article, the author talks about some of the benefits of writing todo lists and why they work.
That’s it for this week’s roundup! Got a problem you think I could help solve? Let’s grab a coffee.
