Deep-dives, perspectives, and learnings on topics that matter to me.
I told myself I was learning. But reading six books in parallel while finishing none of them isn't growth—it's intellectual escapism dressed up as productivity.
After years of Scrum ceremonies and estimation theater, I discovered an approach that treats developers like adults. Here's why Shape Up changed how I think about building products.
Theoretically agile, practically rigid. Why Scrum often becomes a bottleneck in modern development teams and which leaner alternatives we actually need.
Goals kept me in a perpetual state of 'not there yet.' Shifting to systems changed not just my productivity, but how I experience my work every day.
Lifelong learning is less a tactic for career advancement and more a quiet decision about how you want to move through the world.
Cal Newport's book didn't just teach me about focus—it made me rethink how I approach product development, creative work, and the structure of my days.
Late nights feel productive, but sleep is the quiet multiplier behind focus, creativity, and clear thinking in knowledge work.