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Be a Guide, Not a Guru
I really like this framing. Being a “guide” instead of a guru. I’ve been writing up and conceptualizing a lot of content this week for Siren (so, so much content is getting queued) and this framing has been really useful for me. I’ve never been able to quite articulate it as well as this.
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The Goal Setting Approach That Actually Works For Me
I’ve historically struggled with setting proper goals in my life. Until I discovered this approach, which seems to be working quite well.
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The iPhone Promised to Empower Us. Here’s How I Made That Promise Real
We were promised a tool that would make life better, but my iPhone became a constant distraction instead. The promise wasn’t a lie, it just takes effort to make it real. I set new rules, rewired my habits, and took back control—here’s how I did it.
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Making My Business Siren-Centric
I’ve spent way too much time trying to build separate sales pipelines when the answer was right in front of me—Siren. Instead of growing Siren in spite of my business, I’m building my business around Siren. Every product, every service—Siren is the core. 🚀
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Why Your ‘Rock Star’ Developer Might Be Your Biggest Risk
Having a capable developer is a valuable asset in any tech company, but they can become a real liability if you’re not thoughtful.
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What Really Happens When Your Lead Developer Quits
Everything seems perfect until your lead developer quits. Suddenly, hidden knowledge vanishes, features slow to a crawl, and new hires struggle to decode mysterious decisions. This post explores what happens, and how to avoid this fate.
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Your AI-Generated Code is a Ticking Time Bomb (And It’s Not the AI’s Fault)
AI is really powerful, but are you using it in a way that’s sustainable, or are you setting yourself up for failure?
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Seriously, Time Budgeting Is Life-Changing.
Following up on a new methodology of budgeting time in the same way as budgeting money. (Hint – it’s still life-changingly good)
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Four Ways to Handle Technical Leadership
Your business faces critical tech decisions, but every quick fix piles up hidden debt, draining your focus just when you need momentum most. There are four strategic ways to solve this problem.
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PHPNomad As A Static Site Generator
PHPNomad’s documentation site is now being built using…PHPNomad!
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