Mistakes

Software never forgives a mistake, and although I feel I am learning this over and over again, I am still running into my own silly mistakes. Most of them come from a place of not knowing a rule or not being aware that something is possible. I recently encountered one…

No, really. You will! — Sometimes the most significant lesson of all comes from our most epic failing. Just as, sometimes, the greatest highs in life are preceded by our lowest points. There is value in learning from your mistakes — and mistakes in the lives of programmers are common. Seriously, it’s okay! As individuals, it’s very easy…

When you’re thinking about starting a new business, it can be a nerve-wracking and exciting time. But with so many internet-based businesses popping up every day, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Luckily, there are a lot of great online shopping sites where you can start an…

Don’t you hate it when you’re in the middle of a conversation and realize that the words that just left your mouth could be misconstrued or considered uncouth? Unfortunately, these moments are not limited to great (or not so great) oratory. You’re driving to meet someone for lunch or coffee…

Many times, the photographer (the beginner) is one who has not got all his thoughts together about a particular thing. He wants to do ten thousand things, he wants to own the latest gear, he wants to bask in the “fame” and distraction social media brings, all of this and…

I used to give a little thought to the emergency fund. Never consider having an emergency fund is important. I was confident that nothing would strike me. I always focused on investing and growing wealth. Who cares to have an emergency fund? Such a boring thing to do. …