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James Dong

Rust-o-leum Tub & Tile refinishing kit

This is one of those products that always befuddles me when I read the reviews. The reviews average very positive, and there are countless…

21 min readApr 2, 2022

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Rust-o-leum Tub & Tile refinishing kit

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James Dong

Why code is bulky (or why scope creep exists)

Once a year, without exception, I go through a depressive mood about the state of the codebase and bemoan the crazy hiring environment Last…

3 min readJul 25, 2017

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Why code is bulky (or why scope creep exists)

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James Dong

What clients want from you, the consultant

I wrote this largely for folks who are doing freelance work. It started as a reflection of experiences working with a number of consultants…

8 min readJul 12, 2017

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What clients want from you, the consultant

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James Dong

Weaknesses

The entire process of finding, building, and moving into a store for Last Minute Gear has really highlighted some key weaknesses of mine…

4 min readJun 7, 2017

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Weaknesses

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James Dong

Grading customer service staff

The following is an email that I sent to the support team at Clutter. It reflects a lot of what I’d been thinking about in terms of…

5 min readMay 16, 2017

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Grading customer service staff

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James Dong

No, I don’t want to spend money

A small part of my reticence in initiating a hang-out recently has been in part due to just how much my heart gets constricted whenever I…

7 min readApr 18, 2017

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No, I don’t want to spend money

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James Dong

Why individual action matters for the environment

There are two kinds of people. Those who believe in personal responsibility — in little actions from everyone adding up to something great…

9 min readDec 6, 2016

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Why individual action matters for the environment

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James Dong

Why should you make money only if you’re in software?

I remember learning, at multiple points in grade school, the difference between communism and capitalism. The example was the value of…

3 min readNov 16, 2016

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Why should you make money only if you’re in software?

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James Dong

My Olympic dreams

Like many people, I’ve harbored dreams of becoming an Olympian since childhood. And as we live in a society where the reigning message to…

2 min readOct 18, 2016

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My Olympic dreams

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James Dong

The difference between strategy & operations @ a startup

I’ve spent a great deal of time this summer trying to find various ways of contract, part time, full time labor to help do operations for…

3 min readOct 11, 2016

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The difference between strategy & operations @ a startup

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James Dong

James Dong

Does ‘buying’ have to be the economic bedrock? What are alternative models that are more productive & equitable? Formerly @BainandCompany & @Cal

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