No Such Thing as Perfect: Get Over It and Move On

For all the perfectionist out there, just stop. You need to take a deep breath and re-evaluate some things. While you were so focused on getting things perfect and just right, people were actually getting things done. This is not to say that you should only do things halfway just to get them done but rather find that sweet spot that works and prevents you from getting analysis paralysis. First of all, have deadlines and stick to them. You have to hold yourself accountable for getting things done on time and setting it in stone instead of sand. That mobile application project cannot sit around forever while you tweak little parts of it to get it just right, there should be a different time for it. When you’re about to hit send on that epic email proposal, picking up the phone to call that first investor or hitting publish on your website -- those moments are supposed to make you feel uncomfortable. That’s where the magic happens, and don’t you dare back out.

Dystopian Sci-Fi

Technology can be scary when you compare it to Skynet and the like. Just look at what we have now: widespread surveillance, the militarization of police, the stockpiling and application of data detailing minute aspects of our lives, not to mention how these mobile applications seem to be able to predict what we want and are going to do before we do it. This dystopian fiction can be a good thing, even if it scares people. It shows what the world can be like if we misuse the technology and not so much as the tech annihilating us. The fiction enables us to take a step back and look at the direction we are going in. This is not to say that there is no positive aspect to the technology that we have today, we just need to be in control of it instead it controlling us.

Working From Home

It is a blessing and a curse. If you do not have the discipline needed to produce solid results there is a very high probability that you might just fail epically. Here are a couple tips to help you stay productive when you are trying to get ahead on the web development project. First of all, it would be a great idea to have a separate office room. It will help with the distractions such as the TV or people, so keep that door closed to your office space. Maintaining normal office hours can also help maintain productivity. If your productivity is declining or it’s difficult to balance work and life, then it may be time to re-evaluate your work situation. Perhaps you need more interaction with co-workers or bosses or maybe being at home is too distracting, but it’s important to be honest.