Retro Clarity Snapshot

Most teams already know what’s broken. They just need someone external to say it out loud. Or they’re so deep in the weeds they can’t see what’s actually slowing them down. If you’ve run 20 retros and nothing’s changed, it’s not because your team doesn’t care. Generally there are other patterns occuring that are invisible from inside the room. What this is A fast, objective diagnostic for software teams who want insight on whats causing friction. ...

September 30, 2025 · 2 min · The Cynical Developer

Career Course Correction

Stop Coasting. Start Steering. Most developers don’t quit because they hate code. They quit because they coast too long, burn out quietly, or wake up one day and realize their career just… happened to them. Sound familiar? Comfortable job, no growth left. Unsure whether to stay or go. Coasting on autopilot, waiting for something to change. Feeling invisible, replaceable, or drained. If that’s you, Career Course Correction is the reset you’ve been looking for. ...

August 26, 2025 · 4 min · The Cynical Developer