AI Is Flying the Plane. When Did You Last Take the Controls?
AI coding tools are making skill atrophy invisible. Here's why I'm scheduling manual coding practice again, before I forget how to fly the plane.
PlanTheFlow
Writing about leading dev teams without becoming a manager: context switching, effective team process, and protecting time for actual coding.
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The Hidden Cost of Knowledge Silos in Your Dev Team
Your team's bus factor might be 1. Here's how to measure knowledge silos, spot single points of failure, and use the free Bus Factor Calculator.
Small Changes That Made Our Daily Stand-Ups More Useful
How to optimize daily standups for software developers: transform boring reports to collaborative teamwork. My team's journey to boost productivity & engagement
Stop Doomscrolling: 7-Step Digital Detox Checklist
A free 7-step checklist PDF to break the doomscrolling habit. Track your screen time, set boundaries, and build better digital routines step by step.
Focus on a Single Task Per Day!
Boost productivity by focusing on one key task per day. Try the free Focus Calendar tool to plan your tasks and track progress. Simple, effective, printable.
How to Make Your Own Playing Cards at Home (A4 Template)
Step-by-step guide to printing custom playing cards at home. Paper size, printer settings, lamination, and a free Agile Poker PDF template.
How I Fixed Slack Noise: 3-Step System for Developers
Slack was eating hours of my day. Here's my 3-step system: silent notifications, scheduled review times, and async rules my team actually follows.
3 Content Blocking Tactics I Tested to Stop Mindless Scrolling
I tried time limits, grayscale mode, and full website blocking for a month each. Here's what actually worked and the exact LeechBlock setup I still use.
How to block distracting content across devices
Step-by-step guide to blocking distracting websites on desktop, Android, and iPhone. Includes my LeechBlock config and iOS Screen Time workaround.
How to Stop Doomscrolling Without Extra Software
Every week I lost hours scrolling through memes and comment sections. Here are the strategies that helped me cut screen time without installing extra apps.