Sit Around the Campfire and Share Some Learnings

These posts are thoughts learnings that seem worthwhile to share. Use what you learn here or disagree and move on. Either way, enjoy:

A New Adventure

I am excited to announce that I have accepted a job at Hims and started on Monday, June 17th. Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Jul-21, 2024 14:40

Think About How you Start Your Day

Remember but one suggestion, It’s not about taking this time at the beginning of the day or at the end of the day. It’s about spending some amount of time doing this. Without knowing where you sh Read More...

by Michael Mongon | May-07, 2024 17:24

Burnout, the Not So Silent Killer

When it comes to being burnt out, it’s not wrong to get burned out, it’s not a morality issue. We make the choices to work hard and in doing so there will be an effect both mentally and physicall Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Mar-28, 2024 16:57

I love Pointing Things

What I love most about agile development processes is with it came the introduction of pointing things. It's not perfect, but when it comes to developing software it's about as perfect as it can Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Mar-06, 2024 16:16

Maddeningly Simple

Have you ever stared at a problem that ended up having the simplest solution that makes you angry? I know I have. For me, it’s happened when I’ve solved the problem in a more complicated manner a Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Feb-27, 2024 19:40

The Autonomous Team

In remote or hybrid work setups, measuring performance shifts from individual metrics like lines of code to fostering team autonomy and setting clear, aligned goals with organizational objectives Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Feb-22, 2024 15:47

Firm Beliefs Loosely Held

The mantra "Firm Beliefs, Loosely Held" cultivates a strong foundation of unwavering principles while remaining adaptable in the face of change. Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Feb-14, 2024 01:20

The Bookshelf

The combination of all of wanting to tinker, and wanting to read, is building a good bookshelf. Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Feb-12, 2024 19:29

100 Questions is Sharpening the Axe

Asking questions can help us be more active in our learning and understanding. There are never enough questions to ask for the curious-minded Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Feb-07, 2024 15:37

ChatGPT, Dark Clippy Rises

Embrace "Dark Clippy," ChatGPT is reshaping tech and fears alike, but it's a tool you can use. Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Feb-05, 2024 15:18

Sitemaps with next.js and sanity.io

The Role of Sitemaps in Website Optimization and Search Rankings with next.js and Sanity.io Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Feb-01, 2024 19:07

Listening: Tuning Out to Tune In

Mastering Active Listening: Navigating Modern Distractions with Purpose Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Jan-31, 2024 17:47

Vercel and Sanity.io: a Dynamic Duo

Revamping Nognom.com for insights and learnings with Vercel and Sanity.io. Free value-packed solutions for a dynamic personal site. Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Jan-25, 2024 21:12

What Is A Leader?

The most crucial aspect of leadership is its ripple effect. A true leader inspires others to become leaders themselves, cultivating a legacy of mentorship and empowerment that extends far beyond Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Jan-20, 2024 17:42

Why Nognom the Caveman?

In the early stages of my professional career, I received the nickname, Nognom. Through some exploits, it turned into Nognom, the Caveman. When you get a nickname sometimes you choose to run away Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Jan-18, 2024 15:24

Test Content and Samples Found Below

The previous posts are sample content. You aren't going to find anything special in them, it's lorem ipsum, gibberish, and meant to be a test of the placement and import of content from my headle Read More...

by Michael Mongon | Jan-17, 2024 18:32

What It's A Silly Test 2

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by Michael Mongon | Jan-13, 2024 16:35

This Is A Test Article

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by Michael Mongon | Jan-05, 2024 16:34