James DongRust-o-leum Tub & Tile refinishing kitThis is one of those products that always befuddles me when I read the reviews. The reviews average very positive, and there are countless…Apr 2, 2022Apr 2, 2022
James DongWhy code is bulky (or why scope creep exists)Once a year, without exception, I go through a depressive mood about the state of the codebase and bemoan the crazy hiring environment Last…Jul 25, 2017Jul 25, 2017
James DongWhat clients want from you, the consultantI wrote this largely for folks who are doing freelance work. It started as a reflection of experiences working with a number of consultants…Jul 12, 2017Jul 12, 2017
James DongWeaknessesThe entire process of finding, building, and moving into a store for Last Minute Gear has really highlighted some key weaknesses of mine…Jun 7, 2017Jun 7, 2017
James DongGrading customer service staffThe following is an email that I sent to the support team at Clutter. It reflects a lot of what I’d been thinking about in terms of…May 16, 2017May 16, 2017
James DongNo, I don’t want to spend moneyA small part of my reticence in initiating a hang-out recently has been in part due to just how much my heart gets constricted whenever I…Apr 18, 2017Apr 18, 2017
James DongWhy individual action matters for the environmentThere are two kinds of people. Those who believe in personal responsibility — in little actions from everyone adding up to something great…Dec 6, 2016Dec 6, 2016
James DongWhy should you make money only if you’re in software?I remember learning, at multiple points in grade school, the difference between communism and capitalism. The example was the value of…Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
James DongMy Olympic dreamsLike many people, I’ve harbored dreams of becoming an Olympian since childhood. And as we live in a society where the reigning message to…Oct 18, 2016Oct 18, 2016
James DongThe difference between strategy & operations @ a startupI’ve spent a great deal of time this summer trying to find various ways of contract, part time, full time labor to help do operations for…Oct 11, 2016Oct 11, 2016