Writing
Notes for builders
Technology, leadership, business, and lessons gathered while doing the work.
Entrepreneurship
Going Beyond Goals and Figuring Out Your Passion
Having goals is extremely important but figuring out what you're most passionate about is paramount for living an abundant life.
Technology
What is Blockchain?
A blockchain is a digital ledger that is shared across a computer centric network and securely connected together using cryptography.
Personal Development
Nathan's List of Important Habits
This is a list of my most important things that I need to do in my life on a regular basis in no particular order.
Technology
How to Sign-up for Cloudflare
Cloudflare is a wonderful service that helps build a more secure internet for everyone. Learn why you need it and how to get started.
Business
Favorite Business Tools and Resources
If you're looking for a way to financial freedom I have a few suggestions for the best tools I use in my business.
Mindset
Lessons Learned from Hernan Cortez
In 1519, Hernan Cortez burned his ships so there was no going back. What can we learn from this act of total commitment?
Personal Development
Quality over Quantity – Personal Development
European basketball is taking over because they focus on skill development — not just playing more. The same applies to every aspect of your life.
Career
How to Prepare for a Software Engineer Interview
A guide to preparing for software engineer interviews — from reviewing your resume to researching the company.
Career
How to Write a Software Engineer Resume
As a software engineering manager, I review a lot of resumes. Here's what makes a software engineer resume stand out.
Business
How to Setup and Check Homepage Meta Tags in Shopify
Meta tags are critical for SEO. Here's how to set up and verify your homepage meta tags in Shopify.
Books
Lessons Learned Reading The Alchemist
My reflections on Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist — personal legacy, love, and following your personal legend.
Books
Lessons Learned from Reading The Achievement Habit
The Achievement Habit by Bernard Roth reminded me that talent and ideas are only part of the equation — the harder step is the doing.
Technology
Building an Ionic Mobile App – Part 1
Getting started with Ionic Framework to build a cross-platform mobile app using web technologies.
Technology
Install Node.js on Amazon EC2 with Ubuntu 14.04
A step-by-step tutorial for installing Node.js v4 on an Amazon EC2 Ubuntu 14.04 instance using the package manager.
Personal
My Fight Against Testicular Cancer
A personal account of my experience being diagnosed with and fighting testicular cancer — and the lessons it taught me.
Mindset
Never Give Up
A short reflection on persistence and why the ability to keep going is perhaps the most important skill of all.
Productivity
Productivity and the Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro technique is a powerful time management method. Here's how it works and how to use a web app to implement it.
Technology
Setting Up a Development Environment for WordPress
A step-by-step guide to setting up a local WordPress development environment using CentOS, VirtualBox, and a LAMP stack.
Productivity
Top 10 Apps for Productivity and Staying Connected
A curated list of apps I use to stay productive and connected, including Shapr, Coach.me, and more.
Design
5 Common Myths About Graphic Design
Clearing up five widespread misconceptions about graphic design that hold businesses back.
Business
4 Tips for Effectively Communicating with Clients
Clear communication is the foundation of every successful client relationship. Here are four tips to do it better.
Business
Cause and Effect: The Case for Cause Marketing
Why aligning your business with a cause isn't just good ethics — it's good business strategy.
Design
UX Design Trends for 2018
An overview of the key user experience design trends shaping the industry in 2018.