The biggest obstacle in brainstorming isn’t bad ideas. It’s people trying too hard to own good ones. In my early years, I hesitated to share my thoughts. I would process them multiple times before speaking, worried about sounding stupid or being wrong. Somewhere deep down, I felt the obligation to deliver a “winning idea” to … Continue reading It is NOT Your Idea
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Day 3️⃣: Ruby, GaryV, and Life in Between
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
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
