In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk about soft skills tips — productivity, planning, communication, and more.
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Show Notes
2:20 - Productivity
- Make a todo list and prioritize
- Get ideas out of your brain
- Use a tool like Notion as a second brain
- Batch related things together
- Recharge when you need it
- Have a system and stick to it
16:34 - Finishing projects
- Start
- Do a little every day
- Go all-in for a few days
- Clearly identify what needs to be done (Github issues, todo app)
23:30 - Planning tips
- I use Mind Node
- Whimsical
- Write it down when you have an idea
- Put everything in a calendar
30:24 - Communication
- Be honest and upfront with deadlines
- Give yourself padding — many people are overly optimistic
- Don’t let people expect communication from you, at all, or at all times
- Assume good intentions
- Don’t be a jerk to clients or coworkers
40:28 - Skill and career advancement
- FDD — fun driven development
- Share what you learn
- Don’t let other’s progress get you down — there is always someone smarter doing crazier stuff
- Solve your own problems
- Apply and interview for anything that’s interesting
- Track your progress
- I want to ___, I wish I could ____, You are lucky that you get to _____
- Just start! Seriously. Plan on doing something.
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