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Tom McHenry - Systemized Creativity

Nov 14, 201955 minEp. 5
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Show Description

Tom McHenry didn't begin his career as a software engineer. In fact, after completing post graduate degrees in english literature, and fiction, and working as a journalist and web editor, it wasn't until a life changing event, that Tom entered a bootcamp to pursue a career in tech.

Outside of working as an engineer, Tom is an accomplished cartoonist, video game designer, marathon runner, weightlifter, husband, and now guest of the show.

We had such a fantastic conversation, that Tom's session has been broken down into two parts. On this episode, Tom and I walk through his entrance into tech, the benefits of unconventional approaches to learning, and systematic tactics for breaking down problems, and achieving abstract goals.

Time Jumps
  • 10:51 A life changing event.

  • 19:09 On coasting.

  • 24:25 An unconventional approach to teaching.

  • 30:12 Question the magic.

  • 31:48 The benefits of juniors teaching juniors.

  • 34:35 How a bootcamp works; an example.

  • 44:50 Breaking down problems.

  • 48:50 Pen to page. Keep the streak alive.

For expanded show notes on this episode, head on over to https://www.dayasadev.com/episodes/systemized-creativity-with-tom-mchenry.

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