doing terrifying things - nati cohen, similarweb - devopsdays tel aviv 2016

Doing Terrifying ThingsNati Cohen

@nocootProduction Engineer

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Me (2014)

Me (2014)

Me (2014)

My comfort zone (2014)

Thank You!

srsly?!

@nocoot

Motivation is key

● Working for company %s

● Staying hire-able at %d

● Getting to a %s position

● What motivates YOU?

goal -> actions

∑(easy actions) = goal ?

Doing Terrifying Things

1. Find support

2. Take a first step

3. Follow through

4. Get feedback

5. Repeat

● Find your motivation

● Follow the steps

● Know the pitfalls

● Profit?

Recap

Me (2016)

Production Engineer @ SimilarWeb

AND:

● R&D Evangelist (encourage and mentor speakers)

● Teaching Assistant @ IDC Herzliya

● My 5th conference talk this year

Thank You!

Stop by our booth, we are giving away Amazon Echos!

@nocoot

● “The 2-Minute Rule” (thanks @karen_meep)● It's Dangerous to Go Alone: Battling the Invisible Monsters in Tech / Julie Pagano● The War of Art: The Reason You’re Avoiding Your Most Important Work● Make stress your friend (thanks @iftachorr)

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