Category Archives: Psychology

Communication, soft skills, presentation, HCI, and non-technical opinion pieces

8 Good Communication Habits for Early Career Software Engineers

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Communication is a superpower. As you advance in your career, you are not limited by technical expertise, but by your ability to influence other people. You might think, “I’m bad at talking to people.” That might be true today, but … Continue reading →

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The One Meeting that Changed Our Relationship

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Our program manager (PgM) was a stern lady. She kept the project on track, and as a deadline neared, she grew more and more serious. I worked on the iOS client, and I felt like she was ignoring me in … Continue reading →

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This Mindset Will Make or Break Your Next Project

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Ollie and Patrick – Running a Mile – When to Drink Soda – Is Your Project Doomed? Continue reading →

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Why I Didn’t Start a Board Game Company

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I had an idea for a board game, and considered making it into a company. Continue reading →

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Why People Browse the Internet Until 3AM

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Why I think people browse the Internet until 3am. Continue reading →

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