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An idiot's guide to using ChatGPT to make yourself smarter
03-21-2023
ChatGPT is amazing, and quickly finding its way into mainstream use - regardless of how tech-savvy the end user is. This is how I use ChatGPT to learn.
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Why Liquid Death's branding is murderously effective
03-07-2023
Discover the science behind naming and branding, and how the Bouba/Kiki effect can help you create a brand identity that resonates with your audience.
The productivity tool I use every day to multiply my output
02-28-2023
I've been using networked note taking to organize my thoughts and ideas for years. Here's how it's helped me become more productive and efficient.
The math behind why cafes should have round tables
02-21-2023
Though we don't often think of it this way, the objects and buildings around us are the result of a series of design decisions.
The finicky nature of color in product design
02-14-2023
Choosing colors for your product can be a difficult task. There are cultural, historical, contextual, and even physiological factors that can influence how we perceive color.
Perception and unexpected tricks of the mind
01-31-2023
Explore the fascinating world of perception and cognition in the Tiny Improvements newsletter. Uncover the unexpected tricks of our minds and learn how to make tiny improvements in our cognitive abilities.
Learn from me: a Dunning-Kruger expert
01-24-2023
Drawing on the Dunning-Kruger Effect to propel tech progress is like using a slingshot to travel into space: Leaving our comfort zone to learn from experts gives us the momentum to break through boundaries and break records.
These are the books that shaped my career
01-17-2023
A sampling of books that have had a fundamental impact on my career as a designer, developer and startup founder.
Tools for building a new company
01-10-2023
I spent the last week spinning up a new company for the first time since 2017. Here are the tools I used.
The case for continued learning, and getting side projects out the door
01-03-2023
The end of 2022 brought about a ton of change for me, and a major shift in my career. I'm excited to talk a little about what's next, and to show off a side project I'm readying for release soon.
Building your brand in the developer community
12-13-2022
Learn how to build a personal brand as a developer or product builder to differentiate yourself in the tech industry and gain recognition for your work. Authenticity and consistency are key to attracting the right people and opportunities. Follow these steps to get started.
Customer experience, quality, and the hype cycle
12-06-2022
The Gartner Hype Cycle, and its relationship with customer experience for new products and companies.
Put a fork in it - how to know when your work is ready to publish
11-22-2022
Deciding when your work is "done" can be a crippling decision for creators. Let's talk about that.
Get started: The trick to publishing online
11-15-2022
The biggest benefit about telling people online about what you're learning is the network effect.
What it's like to get laid off and go viral on the same day
11-10-2022
Last week may have been the most complicated week of my life. I got laid off from Stripe, and went viral on Twitter. Here's what happened.
What I learned from using AI in my work
10-25-2022
Machine learning and AI tools have been making waves in the news lately. Let's take a look at some that you might want to consider using
Tips for managing burnout and stress
10-18-2022
We all experience stress and burnout at some point in our lives. Here are the tools I've found to stay ahead of burnout in my job and my relationships.
5 Design rules everyone should know
10-11-2022
For most of my life, I would not have described myself as a creative person. As it works out, nobody is inherently creative. It's all about following rules.
Remember these apps?
10-04-2022
This Dispatch of Tiny Improvements dives into some of †he apps we've forgotten, no code tools, and time off.
The way we talk about our things
09-20-2022
This we we talk about intentional use of language and how it can affect subconscious behavior.
What I've learned from working in public
09-12-2022
I'm a big fan of working in public. It's a great way to get feedback and improve your work... you just have to be ready to deal with The Internet™️
Balance for remote workers
09-06-2022
Show up better on video calls, make your writing better by writing more, friction logging, and conferences are back!
Has it been four years already?
01-19-2021
MLK, presidential inauguration, time illusions, new features in Gatsby, and designing for musicians.
Sip your coffee quietly, act kindly
01-12-2021
Watching history happen before our eyes, the economic study of bitcoin, accessibility, and drinking coffee in a quiet room.
The Enthusiast's Hidden Superpower
01-03-2021
Optimism and the new year, why being an enthusiast can help you build a better product, espresso drinking and daily writing.
On seasonal change, open source, and carbon offsets
12-08-2020
Cognitive science and the framing effect, Open Source software and Working in Public, language learning, creating online courses, and reforestation.
I swear I wrote that down somewhere 🤦♂️
05-11-2020
Training your brain with networked note-taking, privacy-first analytics for websites, expensive asparagus, speed reading and retention.
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