Don’t follow your passion!
“Follow your passion” is common career advice, but it may be a terrible idea. Here are a few reasons why. The average career is around 80000 hours. That’s 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per …
What is identity capital? The secret to getting your dream career!
“ Identity capital is how we build ourselves — bit by bit, over time.” — Meg Jay We often hear the word ‘capital’ thrown around in reference to finance and investing. Most young people in University or at the …
How to unlock your full potential with the growth mindset
Shifting your mindset from fixed to growth may be exactly what you need to achieve what you’re capable of. We all have a voice in our heads that’s constantly talking to us. Often, this voice …
The Best Way to Learn Anything
The best way to learn anything is by using the Feynman Technique; learning by teaching! We’ve all spent countless hours in lectures and courses hoping to learn something, only to find that we’ve retained nothing. …
How to design an app (for beginners)
So you want to design an app? But you don’t know how? Here’s a handy guide to help you bring your idea to life. When building mobile applications, our first thoughts are usually about code; …
Clean code tips for beginners
Whether a beginner or an expert, it’s never too early or too late to improve your coding hygiene. Here are some clean code principles. What is clean code? Clean code can easily be read, understood, …
Write like a Roman! Learn the ancient art of persuasion
Rhetoric is the ancient art of persuasion. It has been around since the 5th century B.C. when the ancient Greeks began running for office in the first democracies. You might not have heard of it, but you’ve likely used it.