Work – Chad Dotson

Becoming an Entrepreneur as a Software Engineer Vol 2

By chad March 29, 2015Programming, Software Engineering, WorkNo Comments

This is part two of my discussion and thoughts on seeking to become an entrepreneur as a software engineer. These are my current thoughts on the process and how to achieve my overall goals in becoming an entrepreneur. This entry centers on the belief that becoming an entrepreneur occurs in…

Becoming an Entrepreneur as a Software Engineer Vol 1

By chad October 5, 2014Programming, Software Engineering, WorkNo Comments

This is the first post in what I plan to be a series. In these posts, I will explore ideas in entrepreneurship. It's a given that working for yourself, while it brings many risks, can bring many rewards. I believe that it is one of the only ways to achieve…

When To Take A Break

By chad December 18, 2011Doing Things Better, WorkNo Comments

Found this article today on Lifehacker. It really make sense. Everyone should read it. Source: Take Vacations When You're in the Middle of a Project, Not When You're Finished. Edit: Also check out this one - The Trick to Accomplishing More by Doing Less: Take Breaks It talks…

TED – Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action

By chad November 27, 2011Doing Things Better, WorkNo Comments

I found this great video on TED tonight. Source: Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action - YouTube.

TED – Daniel Pink on the surprising science of motivation

By chad November 5, 2011Doing Things Better, WorkNo Comments

This is a great talk on motivation and creativity. The presented results are quite surprising and not what you'd typically expect. Source: Daniel Pink on the surprising science of motivation - YouTube.