If you haven't been following this series, you can read all articles about my career break here. Read about yesterday here. Some days kick off with code, others with coffee. Today started with both and a fresh Ruby challenge! Leetcode experiments with Ruby Started my day putting Ruby to the test on Leetcode with whatever … Continue reading Day 3️⃣: Ruby, GaryV, and Life in Between
Tag: personal-growth
Dealing with Mistakes as a Leader
Mistakes are bound to happen when you are building something meaningful. In fact, if mistakes aren’t surfacing regularly in your team, it might be a sign that everyone is operating too cautiously, avoiding risks that could push the company forward. As a leader, you’ll also find yourself having made and making plenty of mistakes along … Continue reading Dealing with Mistakes as a Leader
Day 2️⃣: Continuing with Ruby
If you haven't been following this series, you can read all articles about my career break here. Read about yesterday here. So, Day 2 was more about diving further into Ruby and exploring how it handles different object types, control structures, and date & time. It has already surprised me with how elegant it is; … Continue reading Day 2️⃣: Continuing with Ruby
Day 1️⃣: Planning What’s Next
It has been nine weeks since I decided to step back after a decade of building tech and teams at full intensity. I wrapped up my last day at Atlan on September 5th, 2025. Looking back, these last nine weeks have allowed me time alone, free from urgency, to recharge and reevaluate my perspectives before … Continue reading Day 1️⃣: Planning What’s Next
🌱 Growing by Helping Others Grow
While each individual can chart their own growth path, we inevitably find ourselves depending on those around us, navigating shared dependencies and trade-offs that don’t always perfectly align with everyone’s interests. Sometimes, others may have blind spots or shortcomings they aren’t yet aware of; these may not directly affect us right away, but the ripple … Continue reading 🌱 Growing by Helping Others Grow
No Regrets
We have often heard that in the end, it’s the regrets that stay. The moves we didn’t make, the what-ifs we never explored. That idea has been a quiet anchor in my life and surprisingly from a very early age. When a decision shows up, I ask a simple question - will this matter enough … Continue reading No Regrets
🔀 What You Tolerate, You Encourage
In the whirlwind of work and life, it's tempting to let things slide. Maybe someone crossed a line in a meeting, or a minor process glitch keeps resurfacing. The rationale is familiar. Not every issue justifies your time. Sometimes having that difficult conversation feels like more trouble than it's worth. If you’re lucky, it really … Continue reading 🔀 What You Tolerate, You Encourage
