The best devs don’t always have the answers—they have the attitude. “I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out” will take you further than faking confidence ever will. This post is a reminder that mindset matters more than mastery.
From slinging milk crates to writing code, from fold-up tables to a director’s chair—this is my journey through pain, doubt, and late-night Zelda sessions. Not because it’s special. Because someone out there needs to hear what’s possible.
Tech hiring is broken. The endless forms, the unpaid take-homes, the ghosting—none of it makes sense, and we all know it. If you’re in tech leadership, it’s time to fix it. Don’t just survive the system. Change it.
You just became a tech lead, maybe by choice—maybe not. Here's a no-fluff guide for new leaders who still remember what it's like to be in the trenches—and want to lead without turning into “that boss.”
