Growth & Learning
A collection of learning notes, shared talks, and so on...
My Learning Philosophy
Curiosity is the engine behind pretty much everything I do - I learn things because I can't leave a question alone. And one of the things that makes me happiest is realizing I'm better at something than I was before - continuous learning is what keeps that happening.
"The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you." - B.B. King
Latest Posts
Scalable Software Systems
A story-driven talk following Hope building a social platform from 2003 to now — each act introduces a real pain point, then shows what technology the world invented to solve it.
Bad experiences teach us better than good ones
A personal story about a job interview that taught me valuable lessons about interviewing and company culture.
Book Notes: Atomic Habits
My notes and takeaways from James Clear's "Atomic Habits" — how small changes compound into remarkable results, and how to build systems that make good habits inevitable.
Review Book: The Joy of Less
Reflections and key takeaways from a practical minimalism book — on decluttering, simplifying, and focusing on what truly matters in daily life.