Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUsing LLMs To Expand Your Working Vocabulary
Episode 1256
This episode explores the fundamental mindset of building your vocabulary, extending beyond literal words to conceptual understanding and mental models, and how Large Language Models (LLMs) can be a …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Great Reviews and Terrible Tacos - Sharpening Substitute Questions with Counterfactuals
Episode 1255
This episode delves into the use of substitute questions—simpler queries we use to answer more complex ones—and the crucial concept of cohesion between these substitutes and our true objectives. You'…
Published on 5 months ago
Why Maintenance Matters Now - Construal Level Theory, Marshmallows, and Hyperbolic Discounting
Episode 1254
This episode explores why maintenance tasks, despite their fundamental importance, are often neglected or deprioritised in our daily lives and professional work. It delves into the psychological bias…
Published on 5 months ago
Follow This Principle - Establish Your Baselines
Episode 1253
This episode introduces a profound yet simple principle: knowing your baselines. This concept is crucial for effectively detecting and measuring change in your life and career.
Uncover the fundamental…Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Advice on Advice - Taking Everything with a Grain of Salt
Episode 1252
This episode explores the complex landscape of receiving advice in your career, particularly during uncertain times. It offers insights on how to critically evaluate feedback and external information…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Career Advice for Surviving AI Outsourcing
Episode 1251
This episode addresses the fear surrounding industry changes, such as AI and potential outsourcing, and offers actionable advice for engineers, managers, and leaders to navigate these challenges. You…
Published on 6 months ago
Take Back Your Time - Volatility, Pliability, and Agency and Your Obligations.mp3
Episode 1250
This episode provides tactical ways to own your time, reduce meeting load and obligations, and regain agency, especially when feeling burnt out. You'll learn how to use a simple two-part model focusi…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Iteration or Target State Planning
Episode 1249
This episode explores the dichotomy between iterative planning and target state planning in software development, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each approach and providing decision factors…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Three Principles of Preparedness - Mitigate Risks and Capitalize On Opportunities
Episode 1248
This episode delves into practical principles for navigating the unexpected in your life and career. Rather than attempting to predict specific events, the focus is on cultivating resilience and opti…
Published on 7 months ago
Did I Get That Right? - A High Leverage Habit that Requires Virtually Zero Skill
Episode 1247
This episode introduces a simple yet highly effective communication habit that can be adopted by anyone to significantly reduce the risk of misunderstandings and enhance connection. It explores how t…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago