“That is it, we have to make some changes” stated Amanda Johnson, the manager of an appreciated healthcare home in California, USA after hearing yet another negative report about some of the caregivers working there. Amanda is the kind of manager who loves her job. In fact, if you ask her, she’ll tell you that […]
“You better come up with a solution by the end of this month, or else…” threatened the CEO of the company where Andrew is a Development Manager. It has been Andrew’s responsibility to find a solution for everyday management challenges, but at this point, things were not looking well. And managers inside their company were […]
“This project is a complete embarrassment” the teacher shouted while Oliver tried to disappear into the bottom of his seat. It had been Oliver’s turn to present his Earth Science project essay to the science teacher at the University of Bristol – Faculty of Science. And while he was a good student, things had clearly […]
As much as she tried, Cristine couldn’t get over the disappointing experience she has just gone through an hour ago at her salon. “You shouldn’t be in this business!” said what seemed to be an important client at Cristine’s recently opened salon in Los Angeles. “If I had known this is the best make-up you […]
It was a beautiful, sunny morning in Dublin—an uncommon treat at the tail end of fall for a city usually cloaked in clouds. Luiza, who had been living there for the past two years, savored her coffee. All while skimming the business section of her favorite news app before heading to work. The Problem “Oh, how ugly […]
“There goes my chance of ever becoming a pianist” cried Rene looking out her bedroom window that displayed the beautiful streets of Paris. It was only her fifth piano lesson—proof, she believed, of how one discovery can transform a girl’s destiny—yet it would also be her last. A talented young girl with high hopes for the […]
Do what you love. Follow your dreams. That’s what the media teaches us. That’s what motivational quotes inspire us to do. But, if you are an entrepreneur, it’s time you stopped doing what you love. And do what others love. You are shocked. I would be too. But I have reasons to believe that what […]
Do you think you know what it takes to build a killer product? Okay, I’m no motivational guru, but let me tell you a story about one of my close friends. The guy is a photographer – a highly creative and knowledgeable individual. Every time I talk to him, he tells me about how he’s […]
Wondering how to price and estimate a WordPress project? You’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting out or already running a digital agency, figuring out how to quote your work accurately—without undercharging or scaring clients away—can be tough. Many developers and freelancers struggle with this exact challenge. That’s why I’ve put together a few golden […]
If you are concerned about delivering high-quality code, compliant with WordPress coding standards, you’d better use an automated tool for these checks. PHP Code Sniffer together with PHPStorm editor is a great and powerful combination as you get all these code checks in real time, as you type your code. There are many great tutorials […]
I have been interviewed recently by Mark Zahra, from mastermind.fm We’ve discussed life, business, and personal growth. You can find the podcast here: http://mastermind.fm/episode-85-mark-talks-business-personal-growth-marius-vetrici/
Productivity! Oh, yes—the ever-elusive goal of a software developer.No matter how hard you try, trivial tasks always find a way to eat into your deep work time. Grunt is a popular tool that helps automate repetitive code management tasks, but for many developers, creating apractical Gruntfilethat fits real-world workflows remains a challenge. In this article, […]