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John MacAdam

Thoughts on the Task List

I have a fondness for software. I use software for basically everything: writing code, analyzing data, writing reports, running Windows…

Nov 16, 2022

Thoughts on the Task List

Nov 16, 2022

Thoughts on Criticism

The first time I tried public speaking (small group at ODOT) I failed miserably.

Aug 24, 2022

Thoughts on Criticism

Aug 24, 2022

Less Comfort

It is natural to avoid uncomfortable situations

Apr 27, 2021

Less Comfort

Apr 27, 2021

Using Daily Tasks to Accomplish More

Most people have goals in life. To lose weight. Make more money. Finish an important project. Improve a relationship. But we do not always…

Jan 6, 2021

Using Daily Tasks to Accomplish More

Jan 6, 2021

How I Stick with Running

How I took the decision making out of running by establishing a simple schedule.

Nov 15, 2020

How I Stick with Running

Nov 15, 2020

Building a Sustainable Side Hustle

My journey building a profitable side business over the past 13 years.

Oct 14, 2020

Building a Sustainable Side Hustle

Oct 14, 2020

Less Decision Making by John MacAdam

I have found a way to reduce the stress caused by decision making.

Sep 22, 2020

Less Decision Making by John MacAdam

Sep 22, 2020

The What-Ifs of Living with Less

We are officially a one-car family. When making this decision, a lot of what-ifs tried to stop us.

Aug 17, 2020

The What-Ifs of Living with Less

Aug 17, 2020

Daily Habits to Keep the Weight Off

It is hard to lose weight. It is just as hard to keep the weight off. Around 8 years ago I lost 35 pounds. I have been able to maintain my…

Dec 10, 2018

Daily Habits to Keep the Weight Off

Dec 10, 2018

Simplifying What I Track Each Day

I used to track WAY too many things every day. Tracking as in keeping a record. Writing it down and watching the trends.

Dec 2, 2018

Simplifying What I Track Each Day

Dec 2, 2018

The Customer Should Not Define Your Product Roadmap

I make products and sell services. My most successful product is Hours Worked. The product has been through many updates over the years…

Nov 25, 2018

The Customer Should Not Define Your Product Roadmap

Nov 25, 2018

Obsession Has its Perks

Part of living with less has meant narrowing my attention further and further. To the point of obsession. Since 2013 I have had an…

Nov 13, 2018

Obsession Has its Perks

Nov 13, 2018

How I doubled App Store impressions

Using App Store Optimization

Oct 31, 2018

How I doubled App Store impressions

Oct 31, 2018

Responding to Negative Feedback

I publicly released my first mobile app on June 24th, 2012. It was an exciting moment for me! I received my first customer feedback the…

Oct 20, 2018

Responding to Negative Feedback

Oct 20, 2018

Less Debt

Over the past few years my wife and I have intentionally been paying off all personal debt. We eliminated a lot of debt, from credit cards…

Oct 15, 2018

Less Debt

Oct 15, 2018

The Importance of Shipping

When I first learned to develop mobile apps, I was addicted to shipping. Shipping as in, releasing a product into the wild. Putting it out…

Oct 12, 2018

Oct 12, 2018

My Least Successful App

I want to tell a story about failure. One of my own failures. And how, years later, this failure got turned around on it’s head.

Oct 7, 2018

Oct 7, 2018

Sticking with Exercise

For years now, exercise has been a regular part of my life. Exercise makes me feel better, and has obvious health benefits. But, sticking…

Sep 30, 2018

Sticking with Exercise

Sep 30, 2018

More or Less: What Minimalism Means to Me

People often ask me what it means to be a minimalist. The lazy answer is to say that I own fewer possessions. Which is true. However, to…

Sep 30, 2018

Sep 30, 2018

5 Step Guide on Translating your Ionic App to Reach a Global Audience

An easy way to reach more users with your mobile app is by supporting their native language. Apple strongly encourages preparing your app…

Apr 8, 2017

5 Step Guide on Translating your Ionic App to Reach a Global Audience

Apr 8, 2017

John MacAdam

John MacAdam

Professional Transportation Engineer and IT Consultant from Columbus, Ohio. Helping companies deliver and understand technology.

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