Category Archives: management

Video Games and Life Lessons

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Bart Leahy

The last time I played video games on a regular basis, I had an Atari 2600; Defender and Pac-Man were still played on new machines in game rooms. Obviously that was a while ago. I tried playing some of the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Catch?

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Bart Leahy

“You don’t get something for nothing” and “An offer too good to be true” are terms you hear occasionally in the business world. They reflect a bit of cynical wisdom that is worth noting if you are a freelance technical … Continue reading →

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Log Jams and the Five Whys in the Workplace

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Bart Leahy

One of the concepts used in a class I edit is called “The Five Whys.” This is where you’ve got a problem in the workplace and ask why it’s happening. However, as the concept title indicates, there’s more to it … Continue reading →

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Getting Back Up to Speed

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Bart Leahy

While a bit later than I’d like, Heroic Technical Writing is back in action after a 30-mile relocation. Last week I talked about my process for shutting down my business in preparation for moving. Today (tonight) I’ll be writing about … Continue reading →

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Home Buying and Technical Documentation

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Bart Leahy

So after much internal debate and neighborhood shopping, I decided to break down and purchase a condominium. As I go through the various phases of home buying, I’m finding and creating all sorts of forms and processes to keep me … Continue reading →

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