Being heads-down is how you build real skill. But if you never look up, you might miss the chance to grow, lead, or even breathe. Here’s how to stay focused and intentional about your path in tech.
Ever cursed a README that told you nothing? This one’s for the developers who’ve been burned by past-you (or someone else’s past-you). Let’s fix that — with empathy, humor, and a little tough love.
You landed the dream job—but now it’s just... work. That doesn’t mean you chose wrong. It means you’re human. This post is your reminder that even dream jobs come with meetings, messiness, and the occasional identity crisis.
In tech, it’s easy to chase the big, shiny milestones: the perfect app, the flawless deployment, the big promotion. But it’s the small wins that quietly build your confidence, your skillset, and your momentum. Don’t ignore them. Stack them.
From debugging at a card table to leading from the director’s seat—10 years in tech taught me that growth is messy, learning never stops, and cargo shorts are business casual if you commit hard enough.
