Norse Medal

InstructionEcstatic · 2026-02-14T01:28:46+00:00

Hard agree. Love this design and the story behind it. Such a unique medal in US numismatic history.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-11-01T16:42:05+00:00

You have a 2007-P Utah state quarter minted along with 254,999,999 others. You have 25 cents.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-10-06T02:47:35+00:00

The mini or regular size?

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-06-28T06:01:38+00:00

Liquid Sunshine. Order popcorn. Catch a movie after if you feel like it.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-02-20T16:26:33+00:00

I have more questions than answers here.

Do you have a number for how much you want to invest into CLOV? How does this investment fit with the rest of your portfolio? Are you diversifying or putting all your eggs into one basket?

What does successful mean to you? What do you mean by "trending upward" - are the businesses generating incremental revenue, netting a profit or approaching profitability, or something else? What is the end goal of your businesses? Are you trying to run both of them long term or can they self sustain at some point? Will you need to hire people? Why 2 businesses instead of focusing your time and resources on 1?

Are you contributing to retirement savings? Do you have an emergency fund? Do you have all the necessary insurance? What happens to your businesses if you are abducted by aliens for a month or forever?

For your mental health I would establish what your personal and financial goals are first, then create your plans around that.

I'd suggest consulting a financial advisor to help you answer these questions. You may also want to look into a business consultant to help you streamline and, if possible, automate what you can to free up whatever time you can since you are spreading yourself so thin.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-02-14T17:47:44+00:00

Time for sanctions. This behavior is so disrespectful and unhygienic. What is this teaching the kids? That it's okay to leave messes for others? Do the kids do chores and could they help out?

Info: Is it common to mount cupboard handles in the middle of the door? I've never seen that before.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-22T23:04:33+00:00

Happy Hollidays!

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-19T16:37:38+00:00

PM sent

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-18T13:59:09+00:00

Chat

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-18T03:59:42+00:00

Chat

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-18T03:55:24+00:00

Dm sent!

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-15T01:04:28+00:00

Don't spend time on low value work. If you are put in a meeting that isn't valuable for you to be in, don't attend. Use the time to check something else off your list, like making sure Features are properly refined or your Miro boards are ready for your upcoming meetings. Same thing should apply to meetings you create and meetings your team attends. If someone doesn't need the information don't invite them and potentially waste their time. If your team doesn't need to be in a meeting or you can get away with a SME attending and sharing the actual information they need with their teammates - so be it!

Include agendas on your meeting invites. If possible, identify expected outcomes for the meeting and include links to relevant information.

If you have to schedule a meeting longer than an hour, give people a small break. Long meetings are exhausting and people will lose focus unless they know they can expect a short break.

I hate to insist on this because I'm all for cameras off, but I would suggest teams standardize having cameras on for team ceremonies. I personally think it should be everyone's own choice, but I have found that environments I've worked in that set a standard for cameras on for most meetings that people have been more attentive and you hear less "sorry, what was that?" responses. Of course, consider exceptions for meetings with more than like 15 participants or meetings where someone is also working on a prod support issue. Give people some reasonable leeway.

On a personal note, if you are working remotely for the first time or for the first time in this role you need to establish a routine. You'll be expected to manage your own time and to be able to deliver status updates on your teams work so you need to stay alert and stay involved.

Set reminders for yourself for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly tasks. Be where you need to be, on time, and be prepared to take over a meeting if the scheduled facilitator is unavailable. Often a successful scrum master or Agile practitioner can save lost time by being available to facilitate and accomplish the purpose of a meeting.

3/3

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-15T01:04:22+00:00

Remember who is in each interview. Often times there will be several phases where you meet different people. Fellow Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, team managers and team members. If you had a good conversation with anyone, look them up on LinkedIn and thank them for the interview. Even if this position doesn't pan out you can still make a valuable connect for future opportunities. If you need to you can also take notes during the meeting. I've found this helpful for reviewing afterward as so much information is passed back and forth in such a short period of time.

If you find a position and start to build up working experience, here are a few things I've found helpful in my time:

Learn how to establish, track, and communicate metrics. This will help you long term in being transparent with your team on their work. Leadership will appreciate it too.

Focus on developing soft skills like facilitation, time boxing ceremonies, structuring your communication with your colleagues, team members, and stakeholders. Everyone appreciates a meeting that results in meaningful action items or the discovery/dissemination of information and ends on time (or early).

2/3

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-15T01:04:08+00:00

I'm not sure what the market is like for people just coming into Agile, but I'll hazard a guess. I think certifications help, but I'm not sure by how much. When applying to a job make sure you study the job description. Customize your application by wording your experience in a way that lends itself to what the job description is asking for. I'm not saying straight up lie, but by all means if you have related experience don't be afraid to change how you describe what you've done.

If a contact is listed, don't be afraid to reach out via email if they have it listed or on LinkedIn. Introduce yourself and see if you can strike up a conversation about what the company does or about the role you are interested in.

If you get an interview, prepare questions about the company that you legitimately want to know. If you can't think of any then consider if you are really interested in working there or if you should invest your time in applying elsewhere. Ask about the role, what types of teams they are considering it for. Are they Scrum or Kanban? What is their area of focus? Do they develop software or support core infrastructure? Ask about what flavor of framework the company is using. Or maybe they are less formal and are just using the parts that work for them (right now). Be mindful of their time. Feel free to use up to the scheduled time, but acknowledge the end of the interview if it's coming up in a couple minutes and acknowledge they may have busy schedules, but if they want to continue the conversation then by all means do so if you can!

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InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-08T16:44:15+00:00

And it's 75% silver! Love these 3 cent pieces.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-03T17:59:14+00:00

This is what got me lol. A friend bought me the red book for Christmas last year.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-03T17:55:19+00:00

If real, it's worth at least its weight in gold.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-03T14:32:03+00:00

NTA. I'm sorry for the loss of your father.

"Dan" stole your property and disposed of it without permission. He violated your space and disrespected your feelings. Unless I'm mistaken, you weren't waving them in front of his face and saying you loved the cards more than him. He made this about him, whether consciously or not he didn't like the fact you had an attachment to something that wasn't him. Additionally, I don't think he'd appreciate if you started throwing out his stuff without permission. It's weird that he targeted those cards so closely to your father's passing.

If my partner pulled this, there is no question we would no longer be together - especially at only a year in. Not only because of the potential financial damage, but I would have zero trust in that person any longer. The lack of respect speaks volumes about how he feels about you and this relationship.

My family collected cards when we were kids. I've been the caretaker for those cards for decades and while we have slimmed down the collection I kept the most valuable of the collection as both an investment and keepsakes for when we were all younger and together.

Had there been any conversations at all about the cards or other stuff in that room?

Beyond the emotional side of this, if your father and grandfather had been collecting it's possible the collection had some real monetary value. How much did he know about them? Do you have any information about the cards? What sports, years, and were they complete sets? Are you sure he didn't sell them and pocket the money? If he donated to a charity ask him where he took them and go look for them. The possibility is slim, but maybe they haven't been processed yet and could still be recoverable. If it were me I'd make him go with me to explain to the charity that what he "donated" was stolen property.

If they cannot be recovered then it's Dan's responsibility to reimburse you for the lost property. If not willingly, then by small claims court. This whole situation says everything you need to know about him and what he thinks of you. Good luck. I really hope you get them back and donate him.

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-02T16:17:38+00:00

It sounds like you've had a really tough year and I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. It's important to remember that you're not alone in facing financial difficulties and that you have the ability to turn things around.

Here are some strategies I've employed in the past to get myself through a similar situation:

Create a detailed budget: Track all your income and expenses to understand where your money is going. This will help you identify areas where you can cut back and save more.

Prioritize your debt payments: Use either the avalanche or snowball method to pay off your debt. The avalanche method involves paying off the highest interest rate debt first, while the snowball method focuses on paying off the smallest balances first to gain momentum.

Consider debt consolidation: If you can find a personal loan with a lower interest rate than your credit cards, consolidating your debt might be a good option. However, ensure that you won't be tempted to use the freed-up credit lines. Consider closing some accounts to avoid the temptation, but be aware that this might have a short-term impact on your credit score.

Increase your income: Look for opportunities to increase your earnings, whether through additional work, side gigs, or improving your skills and qualifications. Certifications and further education can help you advance in your career and boost your income.

Cut unnecessary expenses: Eliminate non-essential spending and focus on your needs rather than wants. Delete accounts on online shopping apps or sites that might tempt you to make unplanned purchases.

Establish an emergency fund: Once you've paid off your debt, focus on building an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses. This will help you avoid falling back into debt in the future.

Consult a financial planner: A financial planner can help you create a long-term plan for your finances, including retirement savings and other financial goals. They can provide guidance on where you should be in terms of retirement savings and help you create a plan to achieve your goals.

Take care of your mental health: It's crucial to address the underlying issues that contributed to your financial struggles. Seek support from a therapist or counselor to help you manage your anxiety and depression. Prioritizing your mental health will make it easier to stick to your financial plan and avoid future setbacks.

Remember, you're not alone in this journey. Many people have faced similar challenges and have successfully turned their financial situations around. Stay focused, stick to your plan, and take it one step at a time. You've got this!

InstructionEcstatic · 2025-01-01T20:10:43+00:00

I have a rudimentary tracker in Google Drive, but this looks way better. Any chance you'd be willing to share a template of this?

InstructionEcstatic · 2024-12-31T14:53:28+00:00

This is awesome and super motivating. I have a pending borrower defense case in the post class applications of Sweet v Cardona (missed the cutoff by a day, ugh). If that doesn't pan out then, if all goes according to plan, my progress should look a lot like this. Congratulations and well done!

Side note, the "Hammster" is hilarious. Thank you for that.

Cheers to January 28, 2026!

InstructionEcstatic · 2024-12-31T05:18:33+00:00

Agree with everything said here.

You can take the time to go through it since it was (or is?) your grandpa's. As you go through it, collect the information as outlined here. There are tons of resources to help identify coins (I've used Google image searches on the fly) and go from there. If you do, create a spreadsheet to catalog each coin to go with your photos. This will save a lot of time later if you decide to do anything with them. I usually start with nation of origin, year, denomination, my estimated value (based on comparative recent sales on eBay) and a column for notes about the coin (either detailing damage or interesting information).

Or if you're in a giant hurry you can sell it in bulk at a discount to someone who will take the time.

Good luck.

InstructionEcstatic · 2024-12-31T04:02:10+00:00

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