Strangers, Sand, and Scuba: My Unforgettable 2023 New Year's Escape
Trade fireworks for fins! Discover the magic of scuba diving and unexpected friendships on an unforgettable New Year's adventure.
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.
My Journey: From Instagram to My Own Little Corner of the Web
Some thoughts on why I decided to move away from Instagram and start posting on my own website. It felt like the right move for me to really dig into my passions and get some writing practice in. Here’s a peek into why my own site feels like the perfect spot for my musings and experiences.
Gamifying My Life: How I Improved My Productivity and Stayed Motivated
Are you struggling to get household chores done and stay on top of your goals? Try using a gamified task management app like Habitica to turn your to-do list into a game and improve your productivity. Here's how it worked for me.
The Affect of Art in the Home: How a Van Gogh Painting Transformed My Space
Discover the transformative power of art in the home. See how a Van Gogh painting can add color, texture, and interest to your space, creating a more inviting and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.
Fascinating Topics to Discuss with me
I love to learn and discuss interesting topics. Here are some fascinating subjects that stimulate my mind. From the double slit experiment to universal basic income, there's something for everyone on this list.
The 8-Minute Rule: A Simple Framework for Conquering Chores
Struggling with household tasks? As a builder and engineer, I developed the 8-minute rule, a simple productivity system to tackle chores efficiently without overwhelm. Here's how this framework helps.
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.
The Benefits of an Ultrawide Monitor
How an ultrawide monitor improved my productivity and helped maintain a healthy posture.
Getting Things Done: My Experience with the GTD Methodology
My experiences with implementing the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, including what worked well for me and what didn't. Discover how GTD can help you increase your productivity and manage your time more effectively.
Efficiently Adding New Columns in Laravel: A Developer's Guide
As developers and product builders, we often need to evolve our database schemas. This guide details the Laravel-centric approach to adding new columns, ensuring maintainability and smooth deployments.
Rapid Prototyping: Spinning Up a Local Server with Zero Fuss
From a builder's perspective, sometimes you need a lightweight local server instantly. This guide explores a highly efficient tool for serving static sites locally, minimizing setup overhead.
Are we there yet?
I have started this blog to document my learning at work and life. Creating a personal blog was on my list for fairly long time. Somehow I managed the will to set up the blog.