When it comes to launching a project or idea, we are the largest barrier. Countless ideas, projects, proposals, articles, and tools never see the light of day because we strangle them to death with revisions, improvements, and a list of other things that don’t matter.. Instead of continually pushing forward, we get lost in the […]
Category: How to be Effective
Today, we are going to talk about learning. What does it take to learn well? To learn quickly? As we think about entering into technology, learning computer programming, how do we learn best? Transcript: Welcome to Effectively Human, where we discuss how to close a knowledge gap between technology and the people who use it. […]
LinkedIn is the name of the game when it comes to getting noticed and getting hired, and in this weeks Podcast episode, we tell you exactly how to get the most out of it. If you’re looking for your first job in tech, your profile and LinkedIn interactions are an effective tool at taking the […]
My career as a software engineer began with a single phrase, “Hey, I’d like to show you something”. The phrase was uttered by, at the time, a mere acquaintance who was looking over my shoulder at the rudimentary websites I was building. Excited about the opportunity to improve my skills, I eagerly accepted his invitation to […]
We focus a lot of energy teaching and developing aspiring software engineers. What many people find surprising is our favorite students to work with are not Computer Science graduates but Code School Students. It might be hard to believe that 10–12 weeks of education can position someone to enter an industry like software development, however […]
We love to post valuable resources on how to become the sharpest Jr. Dev possible. What we don’t always post are answers to every question we’ve heard-but that doesn’t mean Morgan doesn’t love answering them. If you’re not already, head here to follow Morgan for answers to tech questions you might be thinking. Have a […]
Time is life’s most valuable resource. It never replenishes and never accumulates. Instead of delving into a drawn out justification, let’s fast forward to the part where we all agree and share ways to get the most out of life. Morning Routine. Decreasing the number of decisions you have to make each morning frees up […]
At Effectively Human, we believe there’s more than just learning to write code as a Software Engineer. Morgan shares his Top Four books for expanding the way you think, problem solve, and work. [00:00:00] Today, we are going to talk about a couple of book recommendations. Welcome to Effectively Human, where we discuss how to […]
Applying for jobs is complicated. It takes a lot of effort and we aren’t inherently good at it because most of life doesn’t prepare us for the job application process. But this week Morgan breaks down 4 points on how to apply for jobs, improve, stay organized and increase your chances on landing your next […]
While the following habits may fit into any disciplined pursuit, I’ve found them especially useful on my journey as a Software Engineer. Your mileage may vary. 1) Be Consistent. Anything can be accomplished when broken down into small enough chunks and executed on over time. When I first began writing software, I was committed to […]
