After 25 years of coding, I’m shifting my gaze beyond the keyboard to embrace creative passions like writing, photography, and music. Here’s why I’m writing less about programming—and what’s next for this blog.
What if perseverance isn’t all there is? What if we need to pause, look around, and recognize when we’re making things harder than they need to be?
Kids of tomorrow will need coaches and mentors instead. More than ever.
Ones that are easier to manage, flexible, and step on the cutting edge of technological innovation, but without the obsessive chasing of growth and fame, the non-stop hustling, the brain-damaging long hours, and the billions of dollars you won’t need in the end.
My definition of what makes a senior developer has changed a few times over the years
Acknowledge that you don’t have all the answers. Let go of your desire to control every aspect of your life.
Beyond accolades and titles, our true worth shines in the lives we touch. Choose yourself, seek deep connections, and be the impact in a disconnected world.
Machine learning rocks, but it’s far from intelligence. It’s advanced stats on steroids. Know its limits, roll with smaller models, and be the boss of your decisions.