Developers

Tony Lechner, More Than Rewards

Having customers for life is a great accomplishment. Having employees for life is even greater. The less turnover you experience within your company, demonstrates a happy work environment, and overall satisfaction with the end result.

Tony Lechner, More Than Rewards

Having customers for life is a great accomplishment. Having employees for life is even greater. The less turnover you experience within your company, demonstrates a happy work environment, and overall satisfaction with the end result.

Alec Baldwin said in Glengarry Glen Ross..."Always Be Closing!" But for true software developers who love their craft we say he got it wrong and prefer "Always Be Coding!" That’s assuming, of course, that your code does not suck. If so, that might be an ok time to stop…seriously. Stop. #SexyHackers

Most GOOD programmers code not because they expect to get paid, but because it is fun to program. Luckily for us the world is full of greedy people who's only passion for software development is the big paycheck they think they will get. This of course means that you'll get to spend your entire work day fixing their crappy code. So for the love of God if your code sucks just stop coding right now... seriously turn your computer off and go home.

Alec Baldwin said in Glengarry Glen Ross..."Always Be Closing!" But for true software developers who love their craft we say he got it wrong and prefer "Always Be Coding!" That’s assuming, of course, that your code does not suck. If so, that might be an ok time to stop…seriously. Stop. #SexyHackers

Most GOOD programmers code not because they expect to get paid, but because it is fun to program. Luckily for us the world is full of greedy people who's only passion for software development is the big paycheck they think they will get. This of course means that you'll get to spend your entire work day fixing their crappy code. So for the love of God if your code sucks just stop coding right now... seriously turn your computer off and go home.

Haward Schutz, Chairman / CEO of Starbucks

They say that history repeats itself. We should never forget what the past has taught us, but we should challenge its ways when it is trying to repeat itself. The results will never change if we don't do something to make the change possible.

Haward Schutz, Chairman / CEO of Starbucks

They say that history repeats itself. We should never forget what the past has taught us, but we should challenge its ways when it is trying to repeat itself. The results will never change if we don't do something to make the change possible.

Ali Davies, Professional Certified Coach

We constantly get wrapped up in the whirlwind we call life. Take a step back and refocus on what needs to get down versus what you feel you want done. Be productive.

Ali Davies, Professional Certified Coach

We constantly get wrapped up in the whirlwind we call life. Take a step back and refocus on what needs to get down versus what you feel you want done. Be productive.

You have to start somewhere to see where your passion with take you.

Getting started is just the first step in being successful. Your dedication and devotion to your goals is what will show you where to go and how to get there.

You have to start somewhere to see where your passion with take you.

Getting started is just the first step in being successful. Your dedication and devotion to your goals is what will show you where to go and how to get there.

You didn't learn to walk over night. You leaned on things, you fell over, but you kept on trying! Never give in, get back up and try again.

When something you do fails. Do not give up. Learn from the mistake and keep trying till you get it right.

You didn't learn to walk over night. You leaned on things, you fell over, but you kept on trying! Never give in, get back up and try again.

 When something you do fails. Do not give up. Learn from the mistake and keep trying till you get it right.

Never give up on what you start. Always finish. Complete your goals. 

You will never get credit for the things you started if you never finish them. Get organized and try completing some of your goals before you add new ones to the list.

Never give up on what you start. Always finish. Complete your goals. 

You will never get credit for the things you started if you never finish them. Get organized and try completing some of your goals before you add new ones to the list.

Your gut knows no mercy. So use your spidey senses as well as your knowledge and life experiences to help make decisions. Intuition!

When you are not sure what you should do, follow your first instinct. It is bound to lead somewhere amazing.

Your gut knows no mercy. So use your spidey senses as well as your knowledge and life experiences to help make decisions. Intuition!

When you are not sure what you should do, follow your first instinct. It is bound to lead somewhere amazing.

Forrest Griffin | MMA Fighter and Author | #GetInspired

Everyone has those moments before your idea becomes reality, when it just seems like the entire idea will fall apart. But, sometimes those moments turn into genius moments.

Forrest Griffin | MMA Fighter and Author | #GetInspired

Everyone has those moments before your idea becomes reality, when it just seems like the entire idea will fall apart. But, sometimes those moments turn into genius moments.

This idea worked in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nick Fury sought out the right people, brought them together and gave them purpose. Then he turned them loose to become the Avengers and save the world. Just saying, if it worked for superheroes, that’s a pretty solid strategy.

Sure there were multiple confrontations in the movie. Iron Man and Captain America bickered almost the entire time, like an old, married couple. And Hulk punched Thor in the face, knocking him right out of the frame. So much violence at the start, but then they all bonded into best buds. They even reassembled for a sequel with new characters and more inter-group fighting; it was awesome. Long story short: get the right people and you will have long-lasting success.

"Get the Right People. Make Them Happy. Turn Them Loose." How's that for an inspirational business quote? This idea worked in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nick Fury sought out the right people, brought them together, and gave them purpose. Then he turned them loose to become the Avengers and save the world. Just saying, if it worked for superheroes, that’s a pretty solid strategy. Sure, there were multiple confrontations in the movie. Iron Man and Captain America bickered almost the entire time like an old married couple. And Hulk punched Thor in the face, knocking him right out of the frame. So much violence at the start, but then they all bonded into best buds. They even reassembled for a sequel with new characters and more inter-group fighting; it was awesome. Long story short: Get the right people and you will have long-lasting success at work or at the box office.

Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple

What exactly are your goals in life, and what are you doing to improve them? Positive vibes in the office will allow for better products and overall better results.

Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple

The customer may not always be right, but in the long run, they are the boss and what they suggest, should be taken into strong consideration. After all, they're the ones that keep you in business.

Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple

The customer may not always be right, but in the long run, they are the boss and what they suggest, should be taken into strong consideration. After all, they're the ones that keep you in business.

Jeff Bezos, Founder/CEO of Amazon Inc

Being criticized is one of our biggest fears. But if we don't stand our ground and allow ourselves to be criticized, then we will never allow ourselves to improve or succeed. It's impossible to please everyone, so make your decision count and take the criticism from others as kind suggestions and perhaps a touch of jealousy that they didn't come up with the idea first.

Jeff Bezos, Founder/CEO of Amazon Inc

Being criticized is one of our biggest fears. But if we don't stand our ground and allow ourselves to be criticized, then we will never allow ourselves to improve or succeed. It's impossible to please everyone, so make your decision count and take the criticism from others as kind suggestions and perhaps a touch of jealousy that they didn't come up with the idea first.

Jason Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Fab.com

The boss calls a meeting in the middle of the day and after an hour of sitting around and being talked at, the employees go back to their desks and complete... nothing. Stop interrupting the work flow and let the working minds stay at work.

Jason Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Fab.com

The boss calls a meeting in the middle of the day and after an hour of sitting around and being talked at, the employees go back to their desks and complete... nothing. Stop interrupting the work flow and let the working minds stay at work.

Always keep improving your products and designs. Do not settle for mediocrity.

A movie producer doesn't just record the perfect movie in one shot. They take multiple shots and multiple views, followed by months of editing to get the desired end result. They fine tune the things that they like and make it even better by putting it all together and sharing it with the world.

Always keep improving your products and designs. Do not settle for mediocrity.

A movie producer doesn't just record the perfect movie in one shot. They take multiple shots and multiple views, followed by months of editing to get the desired end result. They fine tune the things that they like and make it even better by putting it all together and sharing it with the world.

Paul Graham, Co-Founder of Viaweb & Y Combinator

If you make something people already have, they are not likely to be interested in your product. Be innovative and make something unique that people want, and you will be very successful indeed.

Paul Graham, Co-Founder of Viaweb & Y Combinator

If you make something people already have, they are not likely to be interested in your product. Be innovative and make something unique that people want, and you will be very successful indeed.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook

Moving at a consistent and constant fast pace will allow you to complete your work in a timely manner. When things break, it will be that much easier to pick up the pieces and repair it without others even noticing that there was a bump in the road. 

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook

Moving at a consistent and constant fast pace will allow you to complete your work in a timely manner. When things break, it will be that much easier to pick up the pieces and repair it without others even noticing that there was a bump in the road. 

Never give up! Never stop trying to reach your goals. Do not give up!

You didn't learn to cut with scissors perfectly the first time you did it, so you kept practicing and you got better. The same is true with the rest of life, you have to keep on practicing in order to improve on what you are trying to learn and accomplish.

Never give up! Never stop trying to reach your goals. Do not give up!

You didn't learn to cut with scissors perfectly the first time you did it, so you kept practicing and you got better. The same is true with the rest of life, you have to keep on practicing in order to improve on what you are trying to learn and accomplish.

Elon Musk, Founder and CEO Tesla & SpaceX

Each individual has their way of thinking about something. In the long run, it doesn't matter which way you think about it, so long as the job gets done!

Elon Musk, Founder and CEO Tesla & SpaceX

Each individual has their way of thinking about something. In the long run, it doesn't matter which way you think about it, so long as the job gets done!

Two minds at work are more productive than one. It is also more efficient. If someone happens to become ill, the project won’t come to a complete standstill. Working in pairs also means collaboration and an even better product in the end.

Work together in teams to create great things.

Two minds at work are more productive than one. It is also more efficient. If someone happens to become ill, the project won’t come to a complete standstill. Working in pairs also means collaboration and an even better product in the end.

Work together in teams to create great things.

Paul Chen

This one is more difficult to decipher. Things fail all the time, but the fact of the matter is, our passion never fails. It may not always work out the exact way we expected it to, but it never fails us.

Paul Chen

This one is more difficult to decipher. Things fail all the time, but the fact of the matter is, our passion never fails. It may not always work out the exact way we expected it to, but it never fails us.

John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar

Would you buy your own product? Why? If you wouldn't buy your own product, why would anyone else. Raise your standards to meet the needs and demands of yourself and others. After all, quality is the best business plan.

John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar

Would you buy your own product? Why? If you wouldn't buy your own product, why would anyone else. Raise your standards to meet the needs and demands of yourself and others. After all, quality is the best business plan.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook

Letting every little detail stop you in your tracks demonstrates that your success may be lacking. Stay focused on the goal and reach it by sending off the final product.

Wear this iconic shirt, featuring a famous inspirational quote, to motivate those around you...especially if their name is Jesse. Did Walter White of Breaking Bad say it, or was it Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook? Either way, everyone should stay focused and keep shipping - unless you're shipping something really bad, like Blue Sky. If we're just talking about software applications, frozen concentrated orange juice, or Chia Pets,  then we're O.K. Regardless, can't we all agree that Breaking Bad was the greatest dramatic television series of all time? 

It’s not a matter of whether or not it can be done. It’s how willing you are to obtain the goal in mind. Saying that you can’t is just the easy way of saying that you give up. There’s no giving up, you need to go the distance and get it done!

It’s not a matter of whether or not it can be done. It’s how willing you are to obtain the goal in mind. Saying that you can’t is just the easy way of saying that you give up. There’s no giving up, you need to go the distance and get it done!

The more time spent on fine tuning every last detail, the more opportunity you allow your competitors to come out with similar items. Stop being so picky and show the world what you've got!

The more time spent on fine tuning every last detail, the more opportunity you allow your competitors to come out with similar items. Stop being so picky and show the world what you've got!

"The purpose of a team is not goal attainment, but goal alignment." This quote by software engineer Tom DeMarco is similar to the saying, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” Teamwork is more about getting everyone rolling in the same direction than it is about reaching the end goal. Think about a NFL football team: There might be one star MVP quarterback that seems to be winning games single-handedly, but it really takes every player syncing flawlessly to execute complicated offense and defense schemes. Wearing this inspirational shirt will help bring your team together before rushing forward just to get things done. 

Don’t be fooled by the enigmatic, mystical name. The “cloud” is nothing more than a network of computer servers used for storage backups and media sharing. No wispy, fluffy puffs of moisture floating up high in the stratosphere that magically contains your iPhone photos from your vacation to Cancun last year. Nope. Just a bunch of machines that are hoarding insane amounts of your old emails and Google searches.

Don’t be fooled by the enigmatic, mystical name. The “cloud” is nothing more than a network of computer servers used for storage backups and media sharing. No wispy, fluffy puffs of moisture floating up high in the stratosphere that magically contains your iPhone photos from your vacation to Cancun last year. Nope. Just a bunch of machines that are hoarding insane amounts of your old emails and Google searches.

Jason Fried, Co-Founder of 37Signals

The 'little people' in the company have just as much, if not more, to contribute that some of the 'biggest people'. Don't withdraw yourself or exclude others just because they don't have the loudest voice in the room to shout out their ideas with.

Jason Fried, Co-Founder of 37Signals

 The 'little people' in the company have just as much, if not more, to contribute that some of the 'biggest people'. Don't withdraw yourself or exclude others just because they don't have the loudest voice in the room to shout out their ideas with.

Tom Peters, Author and Speaker

When the demands are high and you know not everything is possible, you might tell the customer to not expect much. The customer will be ever so surprised and pleased when more of the final product is what they wanted than what they were expecting.

Tom Peters, Author and Speaker

When the demands are high and you know not everything is possible, you might tell the customer to not expect much. The customer will be ever so surprised and pleased when more of the final product is what they wanted than what they were expecting.

Tina Fey, Actress

Don't just stand there picking your nose! Get moving and get some results! Problems don't fix themselves.

Tina Fey, Actress

Don't just stand there picking your nose! Get moving and get some results! Problems don't fix themselves.