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6 weeks' work in 2...?
Are you about to tackle a giant project that you think will take 6 weeks but want to do it 2 weeks? How do you do that? YOU DON'T.
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Zac Beckman
My formula for running a successful workshop (or any other meeting)
Every meeting depends on being well prepared. Having the right input, the right stakeholders, and the right expectations before everyone shows up…
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Zac Beckman
2.8 Delivery processes & tools
Your delivery toolchain impacts the entire team, every single day. Getting it right means massive productivity gain.
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Zac Beckman
Video: Transform the way you learn with spatial thinking
There's a better way to capture, absorb, and master knowledge. Stop studying and start learning by leveraging what your brain is good at.
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Zac Beckman
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Transform the way you learn with spatial thinking & a second brain
You can master anything quickly, but you have to stop studying and start reframing. Here’s the secret.
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Zac Beckman
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September 2024

When should you think about security?
Security doesn't have to be a pain. Don't put your whole project in jeopardy. Adopt a "security first" mindset from day one with this 3 step plan.
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Zac Beckman
I can predict the success or failure of any project (and so can you)
Here's my "secret" for only picking projects that end well: 11 simple leading indicators will tell you if your project is going to succeed or fail.
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Zac Beckman
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2.7 Architecture foundation
Your architecture foundation should be immutable. It’s the bedrock on which everything is built, enabling your team to create new capabilities while…
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Zac Beckman
Paying down tech debt
Struggling to find your "tech debt balance?" Here's an effective formula that ensures you'll get tangible value in exchange for your effort.
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Zac Beckman

August 2024

Operational observability rocks, and so does Fly.io
Do you know what your infrastructure is doing? Not without good telemetry, you don't... Here's why an ops dashboard is so awesome.
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Zac Beckman
Looking for inspiration? Do this.
One of the best things we can do for our creativity is take a break. It fuels your mind, rejuvenates your body, unblocks your thinking: It's the secret…
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Zac Beckman
With the right strategy you can be the next Google — but only if you measure the right things
Choosing the right goal is important. But a goal is meaningless if we aren’t intentional about measuring our success.
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Zac Beckman
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