by John Macdonald | Aug 20, 2023 | The250
I studied Electrical Engineering in college. One of the basic electrical components one must learn is called an operation amplifier. Op-amps have a ton of practical circuitry uses in our world such as inverters, phase-shifters, amplifiers, converters, and switches. To... by John Macdonald | Aug 19, 2023 | The250
While clearing out my closet recently, I discovered some funky ties from the early 90s — relics from my early-career “work clothes” wardrobe. I worked at my first intern assignment at GE AstroSpace during the spring semester of 1990. I wore a... by John Macdonald | Aug 18, 2023 | The250
I’ve always been a destination man. I never understood wandering. I need a destination.I never understood no plan. I need a destination.I never understood those who walk slowly. I gotta get there.I never understood those who drive slowly. I gotta get there. One... by John Macdonald | Aug 17, 2023 | The250
Start here. End there.Movement. Everywhere.Force required.Stuck and tired.Faced with fear.Not very clear.Do it anyway,or maybe someday you’ll findthe end you didn’t intend.Twist and turn,In lessons learned.Choices matter,Amidst the chatter.The journey,... by John Macdonald | Aug 16, 2023 | The250
Continuing the conversation with my younger self… Current Self: Hey, I got some good news and some bad news to share with you. Which do you want first? Younger Self: I guess the bad. Current Self: You won’t get picked. Nobody is gonna choose... by John Macdonald | Aug 15, 2023 | The250
Current Self: Hey, one more thing about fear. Younger Self: OK, what is it? Current Self: Don’t think it goes away just because you’re walking towards it. It doesn’t. Younger Self: So you’re saying that I’m supposed to...