Re reading @sandimetz POODR ✨ and came across this quote. "When objects know too much, they have many expectations about the world in which they reside. They’re picky, they need things to be “just so.” These expectations constrain them." Seems applicable to humans as well.
In times of uncertainty, your habits can ground you.
When you feel overwhelmed, practice 1 minute of mindfulness.
When you feel restless, do a 1-minute workout.
When the world seems uncontrollable, focus on what you can control.
Stick to your routines in whatever way you can.
We just announced that all Basecamp employees get this Friday + Monday off to create a 4-day “get prepared” weekend. Time to think about childcare, elderly care, extra time to go to the store, etc. If you’re an employer who can afford to do this, I hope you’ll follow suit.
6 years ago we went all-in on Basecamp. One company, entirely focused on one product. Today we’re announcing we’ve changed our mind. The best Basecamp ever - Basecamp 4 - is coming in 2021, but first we’ll be releasing something brand new this April: https://t.co/0HA74LY0rR
Don’t assume you need a big solution just because you have a big problem. Even that big solution will be built one step at a time. Choose a feedback loop that also operates at the scale of those steps.
Rails 6.0 beta1 has been released! Two major new frameworks – Action Mailbox and Action Text – and two important scalable-by-default upgrades with multiple database support and parallel testing. Along with a ton of other awesome stuff. https://t.co/3QvrFDTBno
The New Programmer: OMG, I'm so excited about this idea I have to sit down for 10 hours and write it.
The Experienced Programmer: OMG, I'm so excited about this idea, I better take a walk and think about for a few hours before I sit down and implement it.