Andrew DeChristopher

Experienced systems and connectivity engineer from MA. Interests include network/internet engineering, OSP infrastructure, and geospatial system design.

Some things that all good businesses ought to do

Exist purely to do good Actually improve something for people Extinguish all shady, extractive, and exploitative business practices Pay your fair share and invest into your communities and relationships Build a versatile, motivated, and happy team Fairly and generously compensate your team Provide at least one month worth of time off per year Advocate for a healthy balance between work and other aspects of life Prioritize the health of individuals over the health of the business Discuss comp...
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Hangboard Training: The MacLeod Method

Dave MacLeod is one of my biggest inspirations in climbing. The man got his PhD in nutrition to better understand his own body and tune his training to squeeze every bit of performance out of it. Legend. This hangboard protocol is adapted from a protocol that he published in 2021. I've used it for two years as my go-to protocol for all-around finger strength training. It brought me back from basically nothing after many injuries, and I'm sure you will find use for it as well. Remember that mos...
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(#1) Wed. Jan 19th, 2022 - So it begins

I guess this begins my ramblings on the internet. Or is it self-administered therapy? Who knows for sure? Not I, that's who. I've dabbled with blogging and Twitter in the past but nothing ever took. We're trying Listed now only due to its integration with Standard Notes, which I'm writing this in. Looks good so far I suppose. I like the idea of near-zero effort blogging with no distractions. Let's see if I can write for 100 days straight. Hey me from the future! Go to bed, you probably need it!...
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