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What I Learned From Reading Elon Musk's Biography
How finishing Walter Isaacson's 615-page biography in 20 days changed my perspective on ambition, urgency, and what's possible in one lifetime.
Planton Will Become the Next Postman
I'm declaring publicly what I deeply believe: Planton will become India's second globally loved developer tool, following in Postman's footsteps.
July Month Reflection: Balance, Breakthroughs, Resilience
July was a fascinating ride, packed with significant strides in product development, deep reflections on work-life balance, and valuable lessons on managing productivity and emotions.
A lame excuse for watching YouTube
On a typical day, the very first thing I do as soon as I turn on my computer is to open the Journal app on Hey Calendar and catch up with 'Jad (my fictional life companion)' to reflect on the day before and put together a plan for today.
June Month Reflection: Reclaiming Focus and Finding Momentum
June was about discipline, resilience, and clarity. It began with me recommitting to my cherished routine of waking up at 3 AM. While some see this as extreme, for me, these early morning hours are a sanctuary of productivity.
June Week #4 Reflection: Taking Stock and Moving Forward
This past week was full of lessons about productivity, self-awareness, and the power of simplifying. After addressing the nagging distraction of YouTube by deleting the app, my mind felt clearer, and my productivity skyrocketed.
Get rid of distractions w/ /etc/hosts and uninstalling apps on mobile
It has been a while since I published my last blog post. I have recently succumbed to the temptation of watching YouTube videos both on my phone and on the laptop. Here's how I reclaimed my focus using /etc/hosts and mobile app management.
May Month Reflection: A month of reality checks
This month reminded me vividly of the entrepreneurial truth: building something meaningful is never just about technology. It's about navigating uncertainty, managing stress, and facing down fear, often all at once.
April Month Reflection: The Fragile Power of Discipline
April was a month defined by contrasts—intense productivity mingled with emotional turbulence, clarity battling chaos. Each morning began in the predawn silence, waking at 3 AM, embracing solitude, meditation, and deep focus.
A Friend's Concern vs. My Determination
I met with a close friend last night, and he was worried about how intensely I've been working on my startup. We'd just finished an evening workout, and afterward, he asked me if I was depressed or in denial.
The Unexpected Freedom of a Layoff
I never imagined being laid off would turn into a gift. When my company Zillow, in San Francisco let me go in 2022, I received a decent severance that freed me from the usual nine-to-five grind.
Refocusing My Social Media Strategy
I woke up at 3 AM today, ready to ramp up my online presence. My plan was simple: jump onto Twitter, post a quick update, and start connecting. But almost before I knew it, 30 minutes vanished while I scrolled through other tweets and followed random threads.
Time to Shift Your Mindset: Embrace AI Tools for Maximum Efficiency
A coffee shop conversation that turned into a productivity lesson. How combining ChatGPT and voice dictation transformed a tedious spreadsheet task into a 10-second solution.
Reflections on March
This past month was all about discipline, momentum, and a dash of creative problem-solving. Sticking to a 3:00 AM routine gave me the space to focus deeply on what really matters.
A Casual Take on Cloud vs. Data Centers (An Opinion Reaffirmed by DHH)
There's been a lot of buzz lately about whether the cloud is the right option or if data centers are making a comeback. My thoughts on this debate, reaffirmed by DHH's perspective.
A Practical Way to Spark Your Next Product Idea: Start with Consulting
If you're someone who really wants to build your own company but can't pin down that breakthrough product idea just yet, starting as a consulting business could be the perfect first step.
37Signals in Datacenter
37signals moved their apps out of the cloud and back to datacenters in 2023. Their journey and the open-source tool Kamal offer interesting insights for platform builders.