Hi there,This week I have a mix of things to write about. I'll start by talking a little bit about estimation. I wrote an article about the way I use a technique called affinity estimation. It focuses on really rapid relative sizing and only assignin...

Hi there,I recently picked up the book Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck. I think this book is on a lot of people's lists as a great book to read, and so I finally picked it up. I'm about halfway through it, and I already find myself reflecting on my life a...

Hi there,I hope your week has gone well and is coming to close on a high-note. I want to share two things in this email.I'm currently helping a team transition their work away as their contract comes to a close. One thing I've observed about these tr...

Hi there,Today I'll be keeping this email a bit short. I live in Texas and it's been a crazy week with all the weather. Yesterday marked the last day of freezing weather from the storm, so I'm hopeful things recover quickly.I managed to write an arti...

Hey there,Today I'm going to mix things up a bit. I've been consumed with a bunch of riveting things like tax season and moving to a new bank after finding out mine is closing. I didn't really think banks closed anymore, but there you go!My attention...

Hi there,Hope you're doing well this Friday! I've been giving a lot of thought to some of the more extreme or stressful moments of my career. I wrote several articles this week to get my energy out.One article is about my thoughts around the push and...

Hi there,So I think pretty much everyone knows something about the GameStop stock thing. I have to say it was an obsession all week of mine and how timely that I just read two books on investing just recently!A quick explanation on what is happening....

Hi there,The first month of 2021 is coming to a close, and it has been a crazy start to the new year!As tax season winds up I've been giving thought a lot more to how I'm taking care of myself and my family financially. Down below you'll find an arti...

Hi there,The whole idea of a new year full of potential is top of mind for me. I wrote earlier about taking time to know more about who you are. I think this is a better first step than typical resolutions.I coach people in doing this as a part of he...

Hi!Well, 2021 is off to a hell of a start. I hope this email finds you well. I know my attention has been fixed on the current events. If yours has too, you certainly aren't alone. This email will be there waiting for you when you're ready.I have a f...