What to Do
(paulgraham.com)
What should one do? That may seem a strange question, but it's not meaningless or unanswerable. It's the sort of question kids ask before they learn not to ask big questions. I only came across it myself in the process of investigating something else. But once I did, I thought I should at least try to answer it.
What should one do? That may seem a strange question, but it's not meaningless or unanswerable. It's the sort of question kids ask before they learn not to ask big questions. I only came across it myself in the process of investigating something else. But once I did, I thought I should at least try to answer it.
Knitting Your Parachute
(macsparky.com)
At a recent MacSparky Labs event, a few folks started asking about career change—how to do it, when to think about it, and what it feels like to make a big shift.
At a recent MacSparky Labs event, a few folks started asking about career change—how to do it, when to think about it, and what it feels like to make a big shift.
Don't Delegate Understanding
(stephango.com)
There is a parasite, I see it everywhere. It consumes your health and wealth. It preys on ignorance and is easy to catch. It’s so common you may not even notice you have it.
There is a parasite, I see it everywhere. It consumes your health and wealth. It preys on ignorance and is easy to catch. It’s so common you may not even notice you have it.
Headspace Is Perishable
(coryzue.com)
Because headspace is perishable. And when you have it, it’s worth acting on.
Because headspace is perishable. And when you have it, it’s worth acting on.
Get the Funk Out
(lessheavy.substack.com)
In my crusty ratboy phase (mercifully over now, I hope), when I lived in San Francisco, I struggled. With many things, but specifically with laundry. Like the Johnny Cash song, my workdays began by looking in my closet for my cleanest dirty shirt.
In my crusty ratboy phase (mercifully over now, I hope), when I lived in San Francisco, I struggled. With many things, but specifically with laundry. Like the Johnny Cash song, my workdays began by looking in my closet for my cleanest dirty shirt.
Always go to the funeral (2005)
(npr.org)
I believe in always going to the funeral. My father taught me that.
I believe in always going to the funeral. My father taught me that.
Show HN: Software Engineering Handbook – A Guide to Engineering, Life, and More
(ycombinator.com)
Hey HN,<p>We’re excited to share Software Engineering Handbook – a unique book that goes beyond technical concepts and dives into the life aspects of being a software engineer. From tackling migration challenges to balancing work as a parent, this book is designed to offer practical wisdom for both personal and professional growth.
Hey HN,<p>We’re excited to share Software Engineering Handbook – a unique book that goes beyond technical concepts and dives into the life aspects of being a software engineer. From tackling migration challenges to balancing work as a parent, this book is designed to offer practical wisdom for both personal and professional growth.