Guest:
J.B. Rainsberger
@jbrains
J.B. Rainsberger talks with Dave Rael about the human condition, dissatisfaction, gratitude, and finding happiness
J. B. (Joe) Rainsberger /Canada/ helps software organizations better satisfy their customers and the businesses they support. Expert at delivering successful software, he writes, teaches and speaks about why delivering better software is important, but not enough. He helps clients improve their bottom line by coaching teams as well as leading change programs. He helps software organizations off the treadmill of over-commitment and under-delivery, addressing all aspects of software delivery including understanding the business, gelling the team and even writing great code. Learn more about how Joe will inspire your software organization at jbrains.ca, at conferences world-wide, or by writing him directly at get.started@jbrains.ca.
Chapters:
0:44 - Dave introduces the show and J. B. Rainsberger1:21 - Retirement, existential crisis, and the elusivity of happiness4:38 - Cultural and innate influences on our yearnings9:04 - Pressure to deliver vs sense of completion and impact18:26 - Advice for those aspiring for financial independence and insight regarding purpose27:49 - J.B.'s experience with meditation37:26 - Gratitude42:16 - Dealing with chronic conditions - coping mechanisms, short-term remedies, and tricks
Resources:
J.B.'s first appearance on Developer On Fire
Existentialism
The Art of Manliness
The Developer On Fire Community
What Paul Krugman Said About Alien Invasion Was Completely Different
Bread and circuses
Insight Timer
Survivor guilt
Crabs in a Bucket
Robert Kiyosaki
J.B.'s book recommendation:
Extreme Programming Explored - William C. Wake
J.B.'s top 3 tips for delivering more value:
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