Daily Prompts
Spark some thought each day.
I share a daily prompt that’s somewhat related to the tech industry, coding, office life, work/life, balance or anything, to be honest… If you want to follow along each day, follow me on Bluesky kmcd.dev , Mastodon infosec.exchange@sudorandom , or this RSS feed .
August 2026
7 prompts- Aug 7 What's your personal policy or rule of thumb when deciding between job offers?
- Aug 6 Do you listen to music, podcasts, or prefer silence while working?
- Aug 5 How do you handle the transition period or 'imposter syndrome' in the first few weeks of a new gig?
- Aug 4 What's a memorable story from your very first job?
- Aug 3 What's your preferred stack or technology when starting a new side project?
- Aug 2 What is the first thing you prioritize doing when settling into a new job or role?
- Aug 1 What is your personal philosophy on the role work should play in a fulfilling life?
July 2026
31 prompts- Jul 31 As July ends, what has been the highlight of your summer so far?
- Jul 30 What is a simple habit that has had a disproportionately positive impact on your life?
- Jul 29 If you could learn any new summer sport or skill instantly, what would it be?
- Jul 28 If you had to live in a different country for one year, where would you choose?
- Jul 27 What is your favorite way to enjoy nature during the summer?
- Jul 26 How do you find quiet, peaceful moments in a busy summer season?
- Jul 25 What is the most interesting museum or exhibition you have ever visited?
- Jul 24 If you could design the perfect summer cottage, what is one feature it must have?
- Jul 23 What is your favorite keyboard layout or form factor, and why?
- Jul 22 How do you handle the urge to 'do nothing' during your free time?
- Jul 21 What's the best piece of travel advice you've ever received?
- Jul 20 What is a movie, show, or book that you think is criminally underrated?
- Jul 19 What's your recipe for the perfect summer day?
- Jul 18 How do you set boundaries to protect your personal time during vacation season?
- Jul 17 How do you organize your physical workspace to maximize focus?
- Jul 16 Do you prefer a relaxing beach trip, an active mountain hike, or exploring a new city?
- Jul 15 What is your favorite local spot to visit during the summer?
- Jul 14 What's a hobby or interest you had five years ago that you've completely abandoned?
- Jul 13 What's the best playlist, album, or genre of music for a summer road trip?
- Jul 12 Are you a fan of camping, or do you prefer the comfort of a hotel or cabin?
- Jul 11 What is the worst user interface (UI) you have to interact with regularly?
- Jul 10 If you had an entire week of completely free time with no obligations, how would you spend it?
- Jul 9 What's a memorable childhood summer memory that still makes you smile?
- Jul 8 Do you prefer physically taking notes on paper, or do you do everything digitally?
- Jul 7 What's your go-to beverage or treat when the temperature starts soaring?
- Jul 6 What is a summer activity or hobby you've been meaning to try but haven't yet?
- Jul 5 If you could automate one mundane chore in your life, what would it be?
- Jul 4 What's the best book you've read during a vacation or long weekend?
- Jul 3 What is your absolute favorite way to beat the summer heat?
- Jul 2 What is a command-line tool you use daily that more people should know about?
- Jul 1 What is your ultimate summer vacation destination, real or imagined?
June 2026
12 prompts- Jun 30 If you had unlimited budget for one SaaS product, what would you buy?
- Jun 29 What is a milestone you are hoping to reach before the end of the year?
- Jun 28 How do you deal with a problem you just cannot figure out?
- Jun 27 What is the best documentation you have ever read?
- Jun 26 If you could send a single message to every screen in your office, what would it say?
- Jun 25 What is a non technical hobby that makes you better at your job?
- Jun 24 How do you handle merge conflicts that are completely your fault?
- Jun 23 What is a tool you miss from an old job?
- Jun 22 If your career had a subtitle, what would it be?
- Jun 21 What is the most complex regex you have ever written?
- Jun 20 How do you stay up to date with industry news without burning out?
- Jun 19 What is a coding habit you have that annoys your teammates?