Weekly Reflection #25 - Filling up the Tank
Each week, I share one insight. One piece of wisdom. One question to reflect on. (and a little Lagniappe)
Insight
Every Sunday, I fill up the gas tank on our little Suzuki Vitara. I learned this from Tom Limoncelli in Time Management For System Administrators. It doesn't matter if it's a quarter empty or a quarter full. I just top it off. The ritual categorically removes a potential source of stress from my week, all from a simple little habit.
Wisdom
A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days.
Annie Dillard, The Writing Life
Reflection
What recurring stress could a single weekly ritual eliminate entirely?
Lagniappe
- This week on Book Overflow: Has AI changed everything about software development? - The Mythical Man-Month by Fred Brooks.
- Debug Mode is Thursday, May 21st at 11AM Central on YouTube Live. Free monthly platform engineering office hours.
- As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Reply and let me know what resonates.