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October 28, 2021October 25, 2021 The Interviews Season

Set A Pace – Maximizing Your Productivity and Minimizing Stress

We finish the season of interviews with a discussion of how to set a pace that leads to success. We often refer to milestones and steady progress as productivity tools. However, here are some steps you can take to find success. Sometimes the most significant obstacle is our focus and prioritization. Set A Pace – Assume A Marathon The side hustle is often a form of drug for an entrepreneur. First, we see a problem and a solution. Then, we want to get that solution to those that need it most. That is part of what drives us and energizes us. Therefore, it only makes sense that we will sacrifice a lot to achieve that goal or vision. However, we... Read more

October 27, 2021October 26, 2021 React-Native

Tab Navigation in React-Native

In this video, we expand on React Navigation with Tab Navigation in React-Native. Specifically how to use Tabs to navigate around our screens instead of using the navigator. Prior to watching this video please see the previous video on React Navigation here or if you need a refresher check out the first video in the series “Started Using React Native For Your Mobile Applications” here. Tab Navigation in React-Native focuses on: Required Dependencies Tabs IonIcons For a full list of components and APIs goto https://reactnative.dev/docs/accessibilityinfo Tab Navigation Possibly the most common style of navigation in mobile apps is tab-base navigation. Where the application displays tabs on the bottom of the screen or on the top below the header (or even instead of a... Read more

October 26, 2021October 20, 2021 The Interviews Season

Achieving Goals – Setting A Milestone And Hitting The Mark

The season of interviews is wrapping up. First, however, I want to share some points about achieving goals and setting them. This past season was a little different from other ones for the podcast. It required a different approach. That has helped me gain new insight into ways we can plan out milestones and find ways to hit them. It is not easy and requires effort. Nevertheless, here are some steps you can take to find success. Achieving Goals Requires Deadlines The key to achieving a goal is to meet deadlines. First, you have to set them. Then, you have to meet them. I have had numerous conversations over the years with those that are trying to push themselves. Those... Read more

October 21, 2021October 17, 2021 The Interviews Season

Enjoy The Challenge – Finding Joy In Your Work

The greatest blessing you can have is to find joy in your work. It is a cliché to say you will never work a day in your life. However, that does not mean it is also not a true statement. Jeff Dillon has found that and plans on retiring to focus on what brings him joy. This situation may be a perfect example of how to enjoy the challenge of the job most suited to you. Enjoy The Challenge Or Face Boredom We wrap up our interview with Jeff looking towards the future. He is ready to embrace his new full-time job. That sets up an excellent example for the rest of us. Of course, he could retire and ride... Read more

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 React-Native

Learn How To Use Screens and Navigation in React-Native

In our next video we Learn How To Use Screens and Navigation in React-Native. So far our topics have included mobile design, layout, and text components, buttons, images, and background images. Now that we understand the building blocks of React-Native its time to start looking at how to build screens and navigate between them. Just in case you missed the last video you can find it here or you need a refresher you can find the first video Started Using React Native For Your Mobile Applications here. Screens and Navigation in React-Native focuses on: Required Dependencies Screens React Navigation For a full list of components and APIs goto https://reactnative.dev/docs/accessibilityinfo Screens Let’s talk about Screens, more specifically what are they? If we... Read more

October 19, 2021October 12, 2021 The Interviews Season

A Community Effort – Building Your Content and User Base

One of the challenges of building a community is providing enough value to the members. That requires a community effort from almost the start. We continue our interview with Jeff Dillon, discussing the obstacles they face at Ed Tech connect. Chicken And Egg Addressed Through Community Effort It all comes down to a “which is first” problem, also known as chicken and egg. Your community needs content and involvement to be valuable. However, you need the members to provide some of that content and participation. This obstacle exists for almost every site you like to frequent. The solution is often offered through investing time and money into the content initially. Sometimes, this is augmented by providing members other incentives early... Read more