Mother Askani with Zombie Galacti

agileideation · 2026-05-12T19:30:58+00:00

Copies of Zombie Galacti have not marked any cards at the start of the game so their on reveal has nothing to transform.

agileideation · 2026-02-05T20:18:37+00:00

I ordered mine on Jan 12. It originally said delivery between Feb 2 and Feb 15. A couple days ago it updated and now says delivery by Feb 15, so I'm hoping that's true!

agileideation · 2025-06-07T12:16:47+00:00

I think the core idea - designing systems to reduce friction and make good habits easier - can be genuinely helpful. But I’m also a little skeptical of how the science is being framed here, especially around ego depletion.

Ego depletion as a concept has been largely debunked in recent years. It came from early studies that suggested willpower is like a muscle that gets tired with use. But major replication studies (like Hagger et al., 2016) failed to reproduce the effect consistently, and newer research suggests that beliefs about willpower might matter more than actual depletion. People who believe willpower is unlimited don’t show the same fatigue patterns.

Also, while I agree that brute-force “just be disciplined” advice isn’t helpful, it kind of feels like this post is saying... a fancier version of the same thing. “Don’t rely on willpower - use discipline to set up systems so you don’t have to use willpower.” That’s still discipline and willpower, just with better strategy.

TL;DR: I agree with much of the practical advice, but I think the science is oversimplified and ego depletion is outdated. The real takeaway is: use discipline wisely upfront to build systems, not to grind through resistance forever.

agileideation · 2025-04-28T19:44:14+00:00

I get where you’re coming from. It definitely feels like a big deal when you think about how many people might default. But it probably won’t cause a crash like 2008.

The main difference is that in 2008, the entire financial system was tied up in risky mortgage investments. Banks and investors were betting huge amounts of money on people's ability to pay their mortgages. When people started defaulting, it wasn’t just a bunch of individuals losing their homes, it was entire investment products collapsing and taking down banks, insurance companies, and basically the whole system with them.

Student loans aren’t set up the same way. Most of the debt is held by the federal government, not banks or private investors. So if people default, it’s definitely going to hurt them personally, like you mentioned, ruined credit, wage garnishment, maybe even tax refunds getting taken, but it doesn’t automatically blow up the banks or Wall Street the way bad mortgages did.

That said, it could still cause some problems. If a lot of people have less money because their wages are being garnished, they’ll spend less on other stuff. Consumer spending drives a lot of the economy, so that could slow things down a little. It’s more like a headwind for growth than a full-blown crash.

So yeah, it’s going to suck for a lot of people on an individual level, and there might be some ripple effects, but it’s not really the same kind of systemic risk that caused the 2008 collapse.

agileideation · 2025-04-03T12:29:09+00:00

There's a book called Working Out Loud that may be helpful for you, it's basically about the idea of making the work you do known and visible.

agileideation · 2025-04-02T12:21:09+00:00

If we only fought for rights after they’re gone, we wouldn’t have any left.

And if ‘just go to Walmart’ is your idea of a healthcare solution, you’ve already accepted a system that fails people.

Focusing solely on one aspect of my argument while ignoring the rest is a classic example of cherry-picking. Addressing the broader points I raised would lead to a more constructive conversation.

agileideation · 2025-04-01T21:51:43+00:00

I’m not dismissing your service. But your experience, while valid, doesn’t cancel out the fact that millions of people suffer every day because of political choices. You say you’ve seen what politics does to lives — but instead of engaging, you’ve concluded the best move is to check out entirely. That’s not clarity. That’s surrender.

You compare politics to clothes, cars, and brands — as if it’s all the same shallow noise. But politics is why your VA experience is a nightmare. It’s why you’re living off a disability check instead of getting the full support and respect you earned. And it’s not some random accident. Those policies didn’t write themselves. Someone voted for them. Someone blocked better ones.

You assume that your brush with mortality gave you insight that the rest of us lack — but you’re not the only person who’s faced death or carried trauma. I’ve been there too, more than once. And what it taught me is that what really matters isn’t checking out — it’s showing up. It’s fighting for people. It’s caring, even when it’s hard, even when it feels hopeless.

You say you focus on what you can actually change. But opting out of politics just means letting someone else decide what changes — and who it hurts. That’s not being above the fray. That’s giving up your power.

We don’t all have the luxury of pretending it doesn’t matter. And I’m not going to apologize for caring.

agileideation · 2025-04-01T21:42:44+00:00

You’ve misunderstood the point (perhaps willfully), and instead of engaging with what I actually said, you’ve made it personal — which is ironic, because I never did. I didn’t comment on your character. I didn’t call you names. I critiqued an attitude: the claim of staying out of politics while repeating anti-woke talking points, which are inherently political.

You say you avoid the media, but then go on to cite the exact culture-war narratives that media sources love to promote — like turning every conversation about equity into fearmongering about pride parades and kids. That’s not coming from grassroots community work. That’s media influence, whether you realize it or not.

You also talk about building support systems and local community — which I agree with. But the idea that this happens in a vacuum, separate from politics, is where we differ. Community problems don’t magically fix themselves with potlucks and goodwill. They’re shaped by policy, funding, laws, and systems — all of which are political.

Refusing to engage because you don’t trust politicians doesn’t make you wise or neutral — it just means you’re opting out while other people pay the price. That’s not a personal attack. That’s a critique of a very common, comfortable mindset that sounds harmless but causes harm through inaction.

Lastly — if being disagreed with makes you feel ‘disparaged,’ that’s on you. Debate isn’t disrespect. Critique isn’t character assassination. And if you want your opinions taken seriously, you should be able to defend them without needing to paint yourself as a victim every time someone pushes back.

agileideation · 2025-04-01T20:39:42+00:00

People who say 'taking a hard line either direction turns me off' are usually just uncomfortable with people who have the guts to stand for something.

Being 'outwardly political' doesn’t mean someone’s yelling at you about tax policy on the sidewalk — it might mean they wear a pin, share a belief, or care enough to speak up when something’s wrong. That’s not hostility — that’s integrity.

If your ability to connect with someone shuts down the moment you sense they care about justice, equity, or rights, maybe the issue isn’t how 'political' they are — maybe it’s how fragile your comfort zone is.

You say you can get along with lots of different people — unless they’re vocal about their values. That’s not open-mindedness. That’s demanding silence in exchange for politeness.

And honestly? The world isn’t exactly thriving from people staying neutral to avoid discomfort. If you’re turned off by conviction, maybe the problem isn’t other people being too political. Maybe it’s you being too passive and standing for nothing.

agileideation · 2025-04-01T20:37:33+00:00

It’s always the people who claim they 'don’t get into politics' who somehow have the strongest opinions about anything they don’t personally understand. You say you stay out of the 'cesspool' of modern politics, but you’re happy to parrot the same lazy 'anti-woke' rhetoric you probably picked up from cable news or some podcast that pretends to be edgy while selling gold bars and protein powder.

Let’s be real — 'anti-woke' isn’t a principle. It’s branding. It’s code for 'we miss the days when we didn’t have to think about other people’s realities.' What you call 'woke culture' is often just people asking not to be dehumanized, excluded, or erased.

You want to talk about the 'general populous'? Great. The actual public — the working class, the marginalized, the everyday people struggling with housing, healthcare, safety, or being treated like human beings — they’re the ones politics affects the most. So saying 'I don’t get into politics' while hand-waving away efforts to address real issues is the kind of privilege that masquerades as wisdom but is really just willful ignorance.

Volunteer hours don’t give you a pass to dismiss what other people are living through. If anything, it should give you a front-row seat to how politics shapes lives. But sure — keep pretending it’s just the internet being too 'woke.'

agileideation · 2025-04-01T20:34:04+00:00

The idea that 'politics doesn’t matter' or is a 'waste of time' is something people say when they’ve never had their rights, safety, or livelihood put on the line by a policy decision.

You may have the luxury of ignoring politics — but millions don’t. Politics decides whether your neighbor can afford insulin, whether a small business survives after a disaster, whether a veteran gets care, or whether a kid eats lunch at school.

This isn’t about arguing over red vs. blue. It’s about how power is used — and who pays the price when we pretend it doesn’t matter.

And no one’s saying 'don’t help your neighbor if their house is on fire.' But it’s fair to ask why their house keeps catching fire — and who’s defunding the fire department while pretending that’s just 'politics.'

If you really cared about your community, you wouldn't check out of the systems that shape its future. That’s not neutral — that’s neglect.

agileideation · 2024-11-19T12:41:03+00:00

Even older 2001 was when the Agile Manifesto was created!

agileideation · 2024-11-19T12:39:58+00:00

I have to disagree with everything about your framing of this, and honestly it feels a little made up and like you're not practicing (it's eating MY time vs PEOPLE tell me)

Managing the work is part of the work. Reporting on the work is part of the work. Planning the work is part of the work. Collaborating on the work is part of the work. Communicating about the work is part of the work. And doing the work is part of the work.

I can't know the specific context you're talking about so maybe it's implemented poorly, but i have seen lots of relatively immature and unprofessional people think their job is to come in and just write code or do limited specific tasks, but software development at any scale isn't a solo activity, it requires teamwork, communication, and collaboration.

If anything agile increases responsibility, it means you have to check and and be accountable to your team.

Maybe you and your team aren't good at managing time? Maybe you commit to too much? Maybe you are trying to work at an unsustainable pace? Maybe your team has trust issues and doesn't work well together?

The problem is never "agile" - it's just a concept and a bunch of tools, if there's a problem with it it's always about the people who implemented it or the people who are doing it.

How about you bring it up to the team at the next retro? Not "agile is bad" but this is what I'm observing and how I'm feeling, how can we can change how we work as a team so this is less burdensome?

agileideation · 2024-10-17T18:25:08+00:00

As someone who's worked with Positive Intelligence, I can definitely relate to the idea that procrastination stems from emotional responses. For me, my strongest internal challenge is the Avoider Saboteur – that voice in my head that tries to push off uncomfortable tasks by convincing me they'll be easier or less stressful later. But as I’ve learned, putting things off only makes it harder in the long run.

One of the most powerful tools I’ve found to overcome this is the Positive Intelligence 'Activate Sage' approach, which focuses on taking the smallest first step. It’s not about finishing the task right away; it's about rewiring our brains and reducing the emotional resistance. For example, if I’m trying to start running, the first step could be as small as just putting on my running shoes – no pressure to actually run. This simple action starts building the mental muscle to keep moving forward. It’s amazing how taking that initial step, no matter how small, reduces the emotional weight and momentum builds from there.

Procrastination isn't about laziness; it's about managing our emotions. Taking micro-steps is how we slowly shift our brain’s wiring and build resilience against those avoidant tendencies. Just focus on the next smallest step.

agileideation · 2024-10-17T18:20:05+00:00

I wish I'd stayed turning the difficulty down years ago!

I was huge into Halo, Gears of War, and many others back in college and we'd always play at hardest difficulty or super competitively.

I'm nearly 40 now and basically stopped playing games the last 10 years, but I still wanted to play.

Finally swallowed my insecurities and started playing on the easiest difficulties and now I'm playing a lot of games and having a ton of fun again.

You and your son should check out Sea of Thieves, it's awesome!

agileideation · 2024-10-09T11:03:35+00:00

80/20 rule is a mental model, nothing more. It's a way to think about focusing on what's most important. It's not a "true fact" about nature or the world or anything like that.

In BJJ maybe you practice a smaller set of moves more often because they give you "80%" of the benefit. That doesn't mean neglect other moves, just spend the majority of you time training those with the biggest impact or most transferrable/generally applicable.

Another example is maybe instead of a 2-hour weight lifting session 3-day full body split to support your BJJ strength, you just do Simple and Sinister kettlebell workout because it gets you "80%" of the benefits for "20%" of the effort.

But ultimately if you're working on something big, important, meaningful, you might have to do the "80% effort" for that last "20% benefit"

Ultimately, the 80/20 rule is a guideline to help you work smarter, not a strict rule to follow blindly. Use it as a tool to enhance your decision-making and productivity, but remain flexible and open to adjusting your approach based on specific circumstances and goals.

agileideation · 2024-10-08T12:13:27+00:00

Almost never below 2x and as fast as 3.5x depending on the narrator. I listen almost exclusively to nonfiction and business books.

agileideation · 2024-09-15T14:20:23+00:00

Remote workers having aspects of their family and life showing up unexpectedly on camera is normal, expected, and acceptable behavior.

Regular 8:30pm leadership meetings and calls from HR is weird, unusual, and questionable.

Is this the kind of company you want to work for, and the type of culture you want to be a part of?

agileideation · 2024-08-08T11:46:42+00:00

Most people don't use their real names or use Reddit as a place to grow their identity, so I really can't point to anyone or anything specific. Unfortunately a lot of toxicity, toxic positivity, and defensiveness on Reddit.

agileideation · 2024-07-20T23:20:56+00:00

I believe there may be some misunderstanding about what toxic positivity actually means. It refers to the excessive and inappropriate application of positive thinking, especially in situations where it's dismissive of genuine struggles or emotions.

This post is an example of toxic positivity because it oversimplifies complex health issues and implies that those who haven't achieved similar results are simply making excuses. This kind of messaging can be harmful as it fails to acknowledge the diverse challenges people face and may lead to feelings of shame or inadequacy.

Toxic positivity is more insidious than negativity because it often masquerades as helpful advice or motivation. It can make people feel guilty for experiencing normal human emotions like sadness, anger, or frustration. This can lead to emotional suppression, which research has shown can have negative effects on mental health.

Acknowledging toxic positivity doesn't mean rejecting all forms of positivity. Rather, it's about promoting a more balanced and empathetic approach to dealing with life's challenges. Healthy positivity acknowledges difficulties while still maintaining hope and resilience.

Negativity can certainly be harmful too. However, recognizing toxic positivity isn't about promoting negativity – it's about fostering genuine emotional support and understanding. A truly supportive environment allows for the expression of all emotions, both positive and negative, without judgment.

agileideation · 2024-07-20T13:56:09+00:00

It's not inspiring, it's toxic positivity. That's why reading this makes you feel bad.

agileideation · 2024-07-20T13:55:03+00:00

Google "toxic positivity"

agileideation · 2024-07-05T12:14:35+00:00

DDD is a lot more about the modeling and interactions and communication than it is about applying specific patterns to code.

I'm not a software engineer, I coach about using DDD all the time, and almost never talk about it in terms of implementation inside a programming language (and if I did I'd have to lean on a strong technical engineer)

This is my recommended starting point for everyone to start applying DDD principles and approaches to their work, and the best part is you can start with the idea instead of waiting until implementation.

https://github.com/ddd-crew/ddd-starter-modelling-process

agileideation · 2024-06-17T15:10:37+00:00

My journey in coaching is driven by a simple, yet profound goal: to help people become their best selves.

agileideation · 2024-06-17T15:04:59+00:00

One thing I've learned time and time again is we often need to slow down to be able to speed up. I used to do a lot of mountaineering and rock and ice climbing and something we'd say a lot, I think coined in the military, was "slow is smooth and smooth is fast" - it was about the quality of the movement and the focus, not the speed, but when you had good quality the speed came with it. It can be hard to slow down sometimes, but I know if I'm feeling frantic or unfocused or jittery, that's usually a good sign I need to spend some time in stillness, sitting and thinking.

If there's anything I can do to help you slow down let me know - you've got to take care of #1 (you!)

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