Category Archives: iDevBlogADay

On the “Why Not” Reflex

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Ray

This is a gigantic pet peeve of mine: Any time someone in a meeting brings up a new idea, whether it’s good or not, everyone’s first reaction is to explain why it can’t be done. Let’s put wind turbines over … Continue reading →

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On Journaling

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Ray

Today, I have a tip, geared particularly for single-person operations like myself: Keep a journal as you work. Keep it on real paper, in a notebook with non-removable pages, using a pen. This will force you to keep your writing … Continue reading →

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On Beer

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Ray

Getting off to a vigorous start in the morning is the most important part of running an independent business. Whatever activities that you find fill you with energy, do them first, and as long as you can stay on the … Continue reading →

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Discipline and Depression

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Ray

This one gets a little serious. Not a lot, but a little. By a wide margin, the biggest issue keeping me from being as productive as I would like is depression. When I’m depressed, I procrastinate, and when I procrastinate, … Continue reading →

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On the Person

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Ray

I see a lot of posts on #iDevBlogADay about the technical side of app development: Here’s how I solved such and such problem. Here’s some code. Here’s what you need to do to market your game. This is what this … Continue reading →

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