AI
This may read as alarmist. It might not be alarmist enough. On AI as sophisticated autocomplete, not thinking—and why that gap matters to the future.
Slow Down
Speed worship is anxiety wearing a productivity costume. The case for slowing down—and why going fast is often how you screw everything up.
Using LLMs to Audit and Clean Up Your Codebase: A Real-World Example
How I used an LLM to systematically audit and remove 228 unused image files from my legacy dev blog repository, saving hours of manual work and demonstrating the practical value of AI-assisted development.
Building a New Routine
From Docker containers to 40-mile backpacking trips—discover how engineering principles apply to building life-changing routines. A goal-oriented approach to hiking, health, and personal development that treats life improvement like any other engineering challenge worth solving.
Engineering Control
When overwhelm hits and you're drowning in urgent vs. important decisions—learn how to engineer control back into your work life. A practical framework for managing the chaos of modern engineering management, complete with the four-box prioritization model that actually works.
In Linux, Jobs are Useful!
Stop exiting from mysql and Ctrl+C'ing your tail -f commands—master Linux job control with jobs, bg, and fg. A CLI ninja's guide to multitasking in the terminal, complete with real-world debugging scenarios that will change how you work.
Unnecessary Zoom Fatigue
When that meeting should have been an email—discover the four causes of Zoom fatigue and how to avoid unnecessary video calls that drain your energy. A Stanford-backed guide to reducing cognitive load, excessive eye contact, and the constant self-view that's making us all exhausted.
My Friend Alfred
If you're a Mac user and not using Alfred—you're missing out on the ultimate productivity tool. A love letter to the PowerPack that saves hundreds of keystrokes daily, complete with custom Monokai Glass theme, SVN workflows, and the keyboard shortcuts that make everything faster.