Being wrong is unavoidable. The real damage comes from allowing a bad assumption to shape everything you build on top of it.
Being wrong is unavoidable. The real damage comes from allowing a bad assumption to shape everything you build on top of it.
Debugging problems with code (especially production code) is something that is rarely taught in university classes or code schools. Here are some tips that I've come across from watching smarter people than me debug problems.
A realist's guide to flattening out unexpected downturns
Vibe coding tools like Cursor, Copilot, and Claude aren’t just about speed—they’re an opportunity to code smarter and learn faster. Here’s how I use them to sharpen my skills as an engineer.
Sometimes, being mad is the best way to start something new.
A look at the cognitive science behind the Hierarchy of Competence, and how dabbling with new frameworks and tools can make you a better developer.
Your first product version needs to be smaller than you think. Much smaller. Probably embarrassingly small.
You're already marketing yourself every moment. You just need to be aware of it and do it intentionally.
Machine learning and AI tools have been making waves in the news lately. Let's take a look at some that you might want to consider using
Too often I see chatter online about how studying computer science in school is the only way to have a successful career at a startup or a big company. That definitely isn't the case.
A guide to writing a resume that doesn't suck, from a hiring manager's perspective.
You are not your user. Except when you are. This is a story about how I learned to be a better user of my own product.
Most habits don't fall apart because people quit. They fall apart because they aren't sticky.
Explore the fascinating world of perception and cognition in the Tiny Improvements newsletter. Uncover the unexpected tricks of our minds and learn how to make tiny improvements in our cognitive abilities.
Undecided voters be like: I don't know if I want pizza or smallpox for dinner...
This we we talk about intentional use of language and how it can affect subconscious behavior.
I've been using networked note taking to organize my thoughts and ideas for years. Here's how it's helped me become more productive and efficient.
"Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara outlines how to making customers feel exceptionally special. Let's bring these hospitality principles to tech, by creating memorable experiences, and using hospitality to elevate customer satisfaction in product design, engaging with the people using our products.
Annual pricing is a great way to increase your revenue and decrease your churn. Here are 3 ways to use annual pricing to your advantage.
The best developer tools make you faster and make you look good. Resend does both - for email, of all things.
The biggest benefit about telling people online about what you're learning is the network effect.
Training your brain with networked note-taking, privacy-first analytics for websites, expensive asparagus, speed reading and retention.
Reflection fuels growth. The coming year is your chance to make meaningful changes to your work, life, and relationships.
The same psychological forces that keep people silent in moments of crisis also show up in product development - when no one questions a flawed idea, chases hard truths in the data, or speaks up for the little guy.
The products we build are naturally imperfect. We can learn from the flaws and imperfections in our code to create better, more resilient products while nurturing team and personal growth.
One of your biggest skills as a person-on-the-internet is your ability to research and learn new things.
I spent the last week spinning up a new company for the first time since 2017. Here are the tools I used.
I hear from a lot of devs that they don't know where to start with SEO. Here are 3 tiny tips about to get you started.
I'm a huge fan of products that use their a free tier to prove their value, and then convert me to a paying customer. Here are a few tools I pay for, and why I think they're worth it.
Discover how tiny habits like journaling, language learning, & writing helped me stay grounded during the pandemic & achieve personal growth.