Author: rainleander
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The Sphero Mini: A Programmable Robotic Ball for Hours of Fun
I was given a Sphero Mini as a speaker’s gift for I forget which conference years ago and it has sat on my shelf ever since. Naturally, I did what any programmer does these days and asked ChatGPT what I should do with it. If you’re looking for a toy that’s both fun and educational,…
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Daily Money Mantras: I Become Richer Every Day
If you’re looking to shift your mindset around money, I strongly recommend a list of affirmations that speak to you to help you prosper and grow. This is part eight of a series of daily money mantras that I affirm every single morning. Money is a powerful force in our lives, and many of us…
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102 Values to Start Your List
Yesterday I recommended you write a list of values to find your north star; here’s a list to get you started.
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Living by Your Values: The Key to a Fulfilling Life
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions of life, without a clear sense of direction or purpose? Or maybe you have goals and dreams, but you struggle to make progress towards them or feel fulfilled even when you achieve them. If this sounds familiar, it’s possible that you’re not living in…
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Daily Money Mantras: Money Flows Easily To Me
If you’re looking to shift your mindset around money, I strongly recommend a list of affirmations that speak to you to help you prosper and grow. This is part seven of a series of daily money mantras that I affirm every single morning. Money is an essential part of our lives. It provides us with…
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Why did the async function feel so sluggish?
It needed to await its morning coffee. Why did the developer quit his job at the helium factory? He refused to be boxed into a container. Why do Java developers wear glasses? Because they can’t C#. Why do programmers always mix up Halloween and Christmas? Because Oct 31 equals Dec 25. Why was the database…
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Broke Millennial: A Refreshing Take on Personal Finance
We will discuss this book on 25 April 2023 via the Online Personal Finance Group, if you’re keen to join. You do not need to have read the book to join the discussion but it is strongly encouraged. Erin Lowry’s book, “Broke Millennial,” is a refreshing take on personal finance for young adults. The book…
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Daily Money Mantras: I Control My Money – My Money Does Not Control Me
If you’re looking to shift your mindset around money, I strongly recommend a list of affirmations that speak to you to help you prosper and grow. This is part six of a series of daily money mantras that I affirm every single morning. Money is a powerful force in our lives. It can bring us…
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Four Ways to Implement Background Jobs in Python
Background jobs, also known as asynchronous tasks or jobs, are an important feature in many Python applications. They allow the application to execute long-running or resource-intensive tasks in the background, while still responding to user requests and performing other tasks. In this article, we’ll explore several methods for implementing background jobs in Python. Threading One…
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Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: A Review of “Mindset” by Dr. Carol Dweck
“Mindset” by Dr. Carol S. Dweck is a thought-provoking book that explores the power of having a growth mindset. In the book, Dweck argues that our mindset – the way we view our abilities and talents – has a significant impact on our personal and professional success. The book is divided into two parts. The…
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Daily Money Mantras: I Naturally Attract Good Fortune
If you’re looking to shift your mindset around money, I strongly recommend a list of affirmations that speak to you to help you prosper and grow. This is part five of a series of daily money mantras that I affirm every single morning. Believing that you naturally attract good fortune can be a powerful mindset…
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Inspiring the World: A Path to Becoming a TED Speaker
Becoming a TED speaker is a dream for many people who want to share their ideas with the world. TED talks have become famous for their ability to inspire, inform and entertain audiences from around the globe. If you’re interested in becoming a TED speaker, there are some steps you can take to increase your…