Insights from a Builder: Weaving Product, Engineering, and Life Experiences.

A collection of my long-form thoughts, analyzing programming, leadership, product design, and diverse life experiences through the multifaceted lens of a builder, product manager, and engineer.

Why I Moved From Instagram to My Own Website

I recently left Instagram to start posting my photos and thoughts here. Here is why taking ownership of my writing felt like the right move.

Gamifying My Life with Habitica

How I completely fixed my chores and productivity by tricking my brain into treating my to-do list like an RPG.

The Challenge of Cooking Seven Nights in a Row: My Experience

In this article, I share my experience of cooking seven nights in a row and how it helped me to overcome challenges and reap rewards. You can also learn some tips and techniques for staying motivated and consistent with your cooking.

Why I Upgraded to an Ultrawide Monitor

An ultrawide monitor completely changed how I work. Here is why the extra screen real estate is worth the investment.

How to Add a New Column in Laravel

A quick reference for adding a new column to an existing database table in Laravel using migrations.

The Fastest Way to Spin Up a Local Server

Sometimes you just need to serve a static HTML folder without setting up a massive Node or Python environment. Here is my favorite tool for it.

Are We There Yet?

Starting this blog to document my learnings. After putting it off for a long time, I finally got it working.