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February 2025

Stop Feeling Dumb: The Myth of "Knowing Everything" in Software
What has always surprised me throughout my career thus far is the immense pressure software engineers tend to feel to “know everything”. And perhaps, to…
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3 Steps to Succeed at FAANG
After working in big tech for several years, I've found a few key factors contribute to succeeding at these large companies. While these tips apply to…
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5 Pieces of Life Advice for New Grads
I’m an extremely nostalgic person and as I close in on turning thirty I can’t help but be sentimental and look back at my time of being an “adult”.
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Trust Your Gut
I recently learned that my old team at Google underwent a large reorg.
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January 2025

Just Start
Today marks one year of sending out my newsletter each week.
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The Many Paths of a Software Engineer
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Master Your Craft
There’s something so satisfying about building things with code.
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Taking no risks is the biggest risk of all
For most of my life, I’ve always “played it safe.” I went to college, majored in something that provides a stable living—computer science—and worked…
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It's ok to quit
While last week I wrote about how refusing to quit is the path to success, I believe it’s ok, and even smart, to quit certain things.
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