A blog that discusses web development, personal finance, and life philosophies to make a positive impact on the world.https://kalebmckelvey.com/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-dont-fully-qualify-for-the-job/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-dont-fully-qualify-for-the-job/Apply for jobs even when you don't meet all requirements. Strategies for writing CVs and interviewing when you're not fully qualified.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/14-dazzling-web-developer-portfolio-examples/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/14-dazzling-web-developer-portfolio-examples/Discover 14 creative and inspiring web developer portfolios featuring unique designs, from 3D games to interactive experiences. Get ideas for your own!Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read/Discover top software developer blogs to stay current with industry trends. From CSS Tricks to Smashing Magazine, find quality content for your learning journey.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/developer-onboarding-the-first-90-days/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/developer-onboarding-the-first-90-days/Developer onboarding guide for the first 90 days. Strategies for quickly ramping up, learning the codebase, and becoming a productive team member.Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:08 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/developer-or-master-negotiator/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/developer-or-master-negotiator/Master negotiation techniques for daily dev work. From technical debates to salary discussions, learn win-win strategies from classic negotiation books.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/developer-burnout-the-what-the-why-and-the-solutions/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/developer-burnout-the-what-the-why-and-the-solutions/Understand developer burnout causes, symptoms, and solutions. Learn to identify exhaustion, prevent burnout, and recover to enjoy your career road trip.Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/log-rocket-article-investigating-the-javascript-pipe-operator-proposal/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/log-rocket-article-investigating-the-javascript-pipe-operator-proposal/Investigating the JavaScript pipe operator proposal. Explore how this functional programming feature could improve code readability and composition.Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:47:01 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/6-uncomfortable-truths-about-software-engineering/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/6-uncomfortable-truths-about-software-engineering/Accept uncomfortable realities of software engineering to thrive. From imposter syndrome to burnout, learn how to adapt and handle these truths productively.Fri, 18 Feb 2022 01:40:40 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/developer-runbook-template/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/developer-runbook-template/Create effective developer runbooks with this template. Document processes, troubleshooting steps, and team knowledge for better operations.Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/5-big-developer-mistakes-to-avoid/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/5-big-developer-mistakes-to-avoid/Learn from experience and avoid common developer mistakes. From prioritizing code over people to skipping documentation, improve your career trajectory.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-learn-javascript-2021/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-learn-javascript-2021/Complete guide to learning JavaScript from scratch. From mindset to resources, discover the path for beginners and experienced programmers alike.Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:57:59 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-link-javascript-to-html/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-link-javascript-to-html/Learn how to link JavaScript to HTML. Complete guide for beginners on script tags, external files, and best practices for web development.Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:59:09 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/anyone-can-be-a-software-engineer/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/anyone-can-be-a-software-engineer/From rural town with dial-up internet to Disney engineer. Discover why grit and attitude matter more than being the smartest person in the room.Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:40:23 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/using-mental-models-to-make-better-decisions-at-work/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/using-mental-models-to-make-better-decisions-at-work/Expand your problem-solving toolkit with mental models. Learn frameworks from multiple disciplines to make better workplace decisions and avoid tunnel vision.Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:26:08 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/log-rocket-blog-handling-conflict-on-a-software-engineering-team/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/log-rocket-blog-handling-conflict-on-a-software-engineering-team/Navigate team conflicts effectively. From pull request reviews to architecture debates, learn communication strategies for resolving disagreements productively.Sat, 20 Mar 2021 20:04:39 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/6-ways-to-maintain-good-mental-health-as-a-software-engineer/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/6-ways-to-maintain-good-mental-health-as-a-software-engineer/Maintain mental wellness as a software engineer. From handling imposter syndrome to taking breaks, discover strategies to manage stress and burnout.Sat, 20 Mar 2021 19:53:55 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/what-i-learnt-from-almost-getting-promoted/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/what-i-learnt-from-almost-getting-promoted/Valuable lessons from almost becoming a tech lead. Learn about team dynamics, organizational decisions, and how to handle career disappointments gracefully.Sat, 20 Mar 2021 19:43:31 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/effectively-onboarding-new-teammates/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/effectively-onboarding-new-teammates/Create successful onboarding processes for new engineers. Learn the funnel approach to orientation and onboarding that lays the foundation for success.Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:30:24 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/2020-review-and-my-first-year-at-disney/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/2020-review-and-my-first-year-at-disney/From interview prep to joining Disney Streaming Services, navigating a pandemic, and personal growth. A comprehensive 2020 review and first year reflections.Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:50:50 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-first-90-days---how-to-start-your-new-role-off-with-a-bang/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-first-90-days---how-to-start-your-new-role-off-with-a-bang/Master onboarding with proven strategies for your first 90 days. Learn the 30-60-90 day plan to quickly ramp up and become an impactful contributor.Thu, 31 Dec 2020 21:00:35 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/what-happened-when-our-tech-lead-left-the-company/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/what-happened-when-our-tech-lead-left-the-company/When our tech lead left, the team faced challenges maintaining standards and knowledge. Learn lessons on documentation, team dynamics, and leadership transitions.Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-importance-of-team-standards-or-not/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-importance-of-team-standards-or-not/Learn from Coach K's approach to team standards. Discover why collaborative standards beat top-down rules for dev teams and when flexibility matters most.Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/data-lake-life-going-from-zero-to-two-billion-rows-of-data-in-six-months/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/data-lake-life-going-from-zero-to-two-billion-rows-of-data-in-six-months/Learn how a team of leadership program members tackled revamping data lake processes, ingesting 2 billion rows of manufacturing data in just six months.Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/angular-lightning-quick-tip-ngclass-and-compound-logic/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/angular-lightning-quick-tip-ngclass-and-compound-logic/Quick Angular tip for using ngClass with compound logic. Simplify conditional class binding in your Angular templates.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/find-yourself-a-mentor-and-let-them-change-your-life/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/find-yourself-a-mentor-and-let-them-change-your-life/Discover how mentors can transform your career journey. From small-town life to Fortune 100, learn why experience shared through mentorship is invaluable.Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/4-soft-skills-to-take-your-career-to-the-next-level/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/4-soft-skills-to-take-your-career-to-the-next-level/Master essential soft skills for career growth. Focus, optimism, communication, and integrity - learn why effective developers embody these key traits.Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-passing-tech-interviews/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-passing-tech-interviews/Ultimate guide to passing technical interviews. From preparation strategies to coding challenges, master the interview process and land your dream job.Sat, 16 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/series-javascript-the-good-parts---chapter-3---objects/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/series-javascript-the-good-parts---chapter-3---objects/Master JavaScript objects with this comprehensive guide. Learn about object literals, prototypes, properties, and how JS objects differ from other languages.Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/series-javascript-the-good-parts---chapter-2---grammar---review/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/series-javascript-the-good-parts---chapter-2---grammar---review/Deep dive into JavaScript grammar from Douglas Crockford's classic. Learn about whitespace, comments, names, numbers, strings, and statements.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/series-javascript-the-good-parts---chapter-1-review/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/series-javascript-the-good-parts---chapter-1-review/JavaScript: The Good Parts Chapter 1 review. Douglas Crockford's insights on why JavaScript matters and its beautiful features.Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/hot-tip-do-you-know-how-arrayfill-works-with-reference-variables-in-js/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/hot-tip-do-you-know-how-arrayfill-works-with-reference-variables-in-js/JavaScript hot tip on Array.fill() with reference variables. Understand the gotcha that trips up developers and how to avoid it.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-manage-your-career-like-a-boss/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-manage-your-career-like-a-boss/Take control of your software engineering career with intentional planning and decisive action. Learn strategies to drive toward your dream roles and promotions.Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/book-notes-so-good-they-cant-ignore-you---why-skills-trump-passion-in-the-quest-for-work-you-love/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/book-notes-so-good-they-cant-ignore-you---why-skills-trump-passion-in-the-quest-for-work-you-love/Cal Newport challenges "follow your passion" advice. Detailed book notes on why skills trump passion and how to build career capital for work you love.Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/book-notes-how-to-have-confidence-and-power-in-dealing-with-people/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/book-notes-how-to-have-confidence-and-power-in-dealing-with-people/Book notes on building confidence and influence. Learn timeless principles for effective communication and dealing with people successfully.Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/if-there-was-a-such-thing-as-a-perfect-web-application---how-would-you-describe-it/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/if-there-was-a-such-thing-as-a-perfect-web-application---how-would-you-describe-it/Exploring the concept of a perfect web application. What makes software truly great from user experience to performance and maintainability?Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-subtle-art-of-decision-making---take-your-decisions-to-the-next-level/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-subtle-art-of-decision-making---take-your-decisions-to-the-next-level/Make better decisions using mental models and proven strategies. Learn frameworks to improve your decision-making process in work and life.Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/courseras-algorithmic-toolbox-week-3---greedy-algorithms/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/courseras-algorithmic-toolbox-week-3---greedy-algorithms/Coursera Algorithmic Toolbox Week 3 notes on greedy algorithms. Learn problem-solving strategies and when to apply greedy approaches.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/are-you-really-open-minded-a-refresher-on-finding-the-best-solutions-to-problems/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/are-you-really-open-minded-a-refresher-on-finding-the-best-solutions-to-problems/Overcome ego and blind spots to become radically open-minded. Insights from Ray Dalio's Principles on finding the best solutions through collaboration.Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/first-conference-in-the-bag---react-week-2019---dev-productivity/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/first-conference-in-the-bag---react-week-2019---dev-productivity/First conference speaking experience at React Week 2019 on developer productivity. Lessons learned from presenting to the tech community.Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/courseras-algorithmic-toolbox-week-2---warmup/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/courseras-algorithmic-toolbox-week-2---warmup/Coursera Algorithmic Toolbox Week 2 notes on algorithmic warm-up. Master Fibonacci numbers, GCD, and algorithm optimization techniques.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/to-get-what-you-want---ask-for-it-meeting-joshua-kennon-and-his-husband-aaron-in-la/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/to-get-what-you-want---ask-for-it-meeting-joshua-kennon-and-his-husband-aaron-in-la/Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/courseras-algorithmic-toolbox-week-1---course-intro/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/courseras-algorithmic-toolbox-week-1---course-intro/Coursera Algorithmic Toolbox Week 1 notes. Introduction to algorithm design, complexity analysis, and problem-solving fundamentals.Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/managing-your-personal-finances-as-a-dev---while-loop-style/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/managing-your-personal-finances-as-a-dev---while-loop-style/Learn personal finance basics for developers. From emergency funds to 401(k)s and budgeting, master financial management to prepare for emergencies and retirement.Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/is-eslint-worth-your-time/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/is-eslint-worth-your-time/Discover why ESLint is worth setting up. Enforce code standards programmatically, save time on code reviews, and prevent team debates over style choices.Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/why-i-choose-to-spend-hours-reading-fantasy-books-in-my-life/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/why-i-choose-to-spend-hours-reading-fantasy-books-in-my-life/Fantasy books offer more than escapism. Discover how Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive teaches character development, resilience, and life lessons.Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/bruce-lees-letter-to-a-friend/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/bruce-lees-letter-to-a-friend/Bruce Lee's wisdom on personal growth and self-actualization. Timeless advice from a letter that inspires continuous improvement.Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/our-new-york-adventure-begins---reflecting-on-the-last-4-years-in-milwaukee/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/our-new-york-adventure-begins---reflecting-on-the-last-4-years-in-milwaukee/Reflecting on four transformative years at GE Healthcare before starting a new journey in NYC. Lessons on people, learning, and continuous growth.Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/battling-imposter-syndrome-by-understanding-the-dunning-kruger-effect/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/battling-imposter-syndrome-by-understanding-the-dunning-kruger-effect/Combat imposter syndrome by understanding the Dunning-Kruger effect. Learn why feeling like a fraud is common in tech and strategies to overcome it.Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/version-10-of-the-site-officially-completed/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/version-10-of-the-site-officially-completed/Version 1.0 of the personal site officially completed. Celebrating the launch and reflecting on the development journey.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/a-rule-of-thumb-for-calculating-an-algorithms-worst-case-in-big-o-notation/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/a-rule-of-thumb-for-calculating-an-algorithms-worst-case-in-big-o-notation/Learn a practical rule of thumb for calculating Big O notation. Simplify algorithm complexity analysis with this helpful guide for developers.Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/three-documents-every-american-should-read-at-least-once-in-their-adulthood/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/three-documents-every-american-should-read-at-least-once-in-their-adulthood/Every American should read the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Understand your history to create a better future.Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/two-things-to-avoid-in-life-from-charlie-mungers-usc-commencement-speech/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/two-things-to-avoid-in-life-from-charlie-mungers-usc-commencement-speech/Charlie Munger's timeless advice on avoiding sloth and unreliability. Learn why your say-do ratio matters and how reliability impacts every area of life.Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/new-site---gatsby-material-style/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/new-site---gatsby-material-style/New site built with Gatsby and Material Design. Reflections on the redesign process, technology choices, and modern web development.Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/a-motivational-quote-for-sunday/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/a-motivational-quote-for-sunday/Sunday motivation with an inspiring quote to start your week with purpose and positive energy.Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/a-day-at-pivotal-labs-in-chicago/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/a-day-at-pivotal-labs-in-chicago/Visit to Pivotal Labs Chicago reveals pair programming culture and agile development practices. Insights on extreme programming and collaborative software development.Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/mental-model-the-contrast-principle/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/mental-model-the-contrast-principle/Discover how the contrast principle affects perception and decision-making. Learn from Cialdini's Influence with memorable examples and practical applications.Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/now-tell-me-why-you-didnt-sell-crack-cocaine-why-is-exposure-to-college-so-important-to-our-youth/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/now-tell-me-why-you-didnt-sell-crack-cocaine-why-is-exposure-to-college-so-important-to-our-youth/Why college exposure matters for youth. Powerful reflections on education, opportunity, and breaking cycles of poverty.Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/mental-model-dictionary--information-asymmetry/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/mental-model-dictionary--information-asymmetry/Understand information asymmetry and its impact on decisions. Learn how knowledge imbalances affect transactions and power dynamics through real-world examples.Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/would-you-fill-up-your-friends-gas-tank/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/would-you-fill-up-your-friends-gas-tank/A powerful lesson from Charlie Munger on friendship. Learn how small gestures show care and consideration, teaching us how to get and keep good friends.Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/insights-from-reading-769-joshua-kennon-blog-posts/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/insights-from-reading-769-joshua-kennon-blog-posts/Key lessons from reading 769+ posts on life-long learning, purpose-driven decisions, and being the executive of your life. Wisdom worth sharing.Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-implement-inline-editing-for-px-data-table/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-to-implement-inline-editing-for-px-data-table/Implement inline editing for Predix data tables. Technical guide with code examples for adding editable cells to your web components.Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/each-day-in-our-lives-matter---live-them-with-purpose/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/each-day-in-our-lives-matter---live-them-with-purpose/Make each day count by defining your life purpose and goals. Learn to use them for better decisions on how to spend your precious time.Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/our-2017-journey-to-achieve-annual-scholarship-winner-was-announced-today/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/our-2017-journey-to-achieve-annual-scholarship-winner-was-announced-today/Winning the 2017 Journey to Achieve scholarship. Reflections on the application process, gratitude, and paying it forward.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/charlie-munger-fishing-lure-quote/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/charlie-munger-fishing-lure-quote/Charlie Munger's fishing lure analogy for understanding incentives and human behavior. Learn to think from others' perspectives.Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-bad-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-your-life/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-bad-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-your-life/Motivation on pursuing achievement with determination. Reflect on your goals and the effort required to make dreams reality.Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/my-high-school-reflection/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/my-high-school-reflection/Nostalgic memories from high school sports, friendship, and life lessons. Reflections on work ethic, leadership, and values that shaped a journey.Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-levels-of-integrity---where-do-you-fall/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/the-levels-of-integrity---where-do-you-fall/You either have integrity or you don't. Explore what it means to uphold moral principles even when no one is watching. Where do you fall?Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/we-have-two-different-groups-of-friends-in-our-lives/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/we-have-two-different-groups-of-friends-in-our-lives/Friends who read articles you share vs those who don't. Learn why sharing knowledge matters and how curating a positive information diet helps growth.Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/predix-hackathon---creating-a-culture-that-develops-business-impact/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/predix-hackathon---creating-a-culture-that-develops-business-impact/How our team built a productivity app in one week using Predix. From database setup to microservices deployment—the power of hackathon culture.Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-can-you-pass-the-predix-certified-developer-exam/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/how-can-you-pass-the-predix-certified-developer-exam/Guide to passing the Predix Certified Developer exam. Study tips, resources, and strategies for GE's industrial IoT platform certification.Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/five-minute-journal--onenote---practicing-gratitude-every-morning/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/five-minute-journal--onenote---practicing-gratitude-every-morning/Practice gratitude with a five-minute journal in OneNote. Simple morning routine for mindfulness, positivity, and intentional living.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/kalebs-thanksgiving-hackathon-part-2/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/kalebs-thanksgiving-hackathon-part-2/Thanksgiving hackathon part 2. Continuing the journey of building a project over the holiday with lessons learned and results.Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/kalebs-thanksgiving-hackathon-part-1/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/kalebs-thanksgiving-hackathon-part-1/Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/start-your-fabolous-routines-today/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/start-your-fabolous-routines-today/Build healthy habits with science-backed routines. Learn why daily rituals matter and how the Fabulous app can help transform your lifestyle.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/life-throws-curve-balls-hit-home-runs-positively-adapt-for-a-happier-life/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/life-throws-curve-balls-hit-home-runs-positively-adapt-for-a-happier-life/When life throws curveballs, step up to the plate and swing for the fences. Learn to adapt positively and turn setbacks into greater comebacks.Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/community-service-day---making-a-difference-in-mke/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/community-service-day---making-a-difference-in-mke/Making a difference through community service in Milwaukee. Reflections on giving back and the impact of volunteering.Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/wisdom-of-the-week---03-27-16---quotes-of-the-week/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/wisdom-of-the-week---03-27-16---quotes-of-the-week/Weekly wisdom and inspirational quotes. Start your week with motivation, reflection, and thoughtful perspectives on life.Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/take-an-adventure-be-inspired/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/take-an-adventure-be-inspired/A chance encounter at a Cincinnati tower teaches courage and connection. 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How Eragon's journey teaches perseverance, growth, and achieving goals.Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/life-is-unexpected---use-positive-thinking-to-make-it-through/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/life-is-unexpected---use-positive-thinking-to-make-it-through/Navigate life's unexpected challenges with positive thinking. Strategies for adapting to change and maintaining optimism through difficulties.Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/wisdom-of-the-week--10-04-15---quotes-of-the-week/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/wisdom-of-the-week--10-04-15---quotes-of-the-week/Weekly wisdom on family bonds and pursuing dreams. Inspirational quotes from Mitch Albom and Colin Powell to start your week with purpose and gratitude.Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/wisdom-of-the-week---09-21-15---achievement-quotes/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/wisdom-of-the-week---09-21-15---achievement-quotes/Weekly wisdom on achievement. Inspiring quotes to motivate your journey toward goals and personal growth.Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/moving-is-an-adventure---one-full-of-mistakes-and-growth/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/moving-is-an-adventure---one-full-of-mistakes-and-growth/Moving to a new state means mistakes and growth. Learn to handle mishaps with composure and confidence, embracing imperfection along the journey.Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/regroup---sometimes-we-must---change-your-perspective/https://kalebmckelvey.com/blog/regroup---sometimes-we-must---change-your-perspective/Positive thinking is hard, setbacks happen. 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