June 17, 2026

General

Micro-Adventures with Alastair Humphreys

Micro-Adventures with Alastair Humphreys
I recently listened to a podcast with adventurer Alastair Humphreys, who has cycled around the world, walked across southern India, run an ultramarathon through the Sahara, and rafted across Iceland. What struck me wasn’t just the scale of the adventure, but the lessons he drew from them, and how his reasons for doing it evolved. […]

September 15, 2025

General

The Problem with JetBrains’ AI Plans

The Problem with JetBrains’ AI Plans
As someone who has relied on JetBrains’ IntelliJ IDEA for years, I’ve always appreciated their focus on high-quality developer tools and their commitment to integrating new technologies thoughtfully. But with the recent shift in how they handle AI tools like Junie , it’s clear that their business side is struggling to keep up with their […]

September 2, 2025

General

August 26, 2025

General

Atomic Habits – Chapter 5: The Best Way to Start a New Habit

Atomic Habits – Chapter 5: The Best Way to Start a New Habit
Book Highlights — Some books stick with you, others challenge you, and a few do both. I’m using this space to capture highlights, ideas, and reflections—less a summary, more a mix of what stood out and why it matters (at least to me). Maybe it sparks something for you too. This time: Atomic Habits by […]

August 22, 2025

General

ChatGPT-5: Feels Like a Step Back

ChatGPT-5: Feels Like a Step Back
Personality Shift One of the things that made GPT-4 engaging despite its quirks was its personality. It wasn’t just about the right answer — it felt like a conversation. GPT-5 stripped a lot of that away. Responses often come across flat and robotic. Instead of a helpful partner, it feels like a corporate assistant in […]

August 19, 2025

General

Atomic Habits – Chapter 4: The Man Who Didn’t Look Right

Atomic Habits – Chapter 4: The Man Who Didn’t Look Right
Book Highlights — Some books stick with you, others challenge you, and a few do both. I’m using this space to capture highlights, ideas, and reflections—less a summary, more a mix of what stood out and why it matters (at least to me). Maybe it sparks something for you too. This time: Atomic Habits by […]

August 12, 2025

General

Atomic Habits – Chapter 3: How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps

Atomic Habits – Chapter 3: How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps
Book Highlights — Some books stick with you, others challenge you, and a few do both. I’m using this space to capture highlights, ideas, and reflections—less a summary, more a mix of what stood out and why it matters (at least to me). Maybe it sparks something for you too. This time: Atomic Habits by […]

August 5, 2025

General

July 29, 2025

General

Atomic Habits – Chapter 1: The Surprising Power of Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits – Chapter 1: The Surprising Power of Atomic Habits
Book Highlights — Some books stick with you, others challenge you, and a few do both. I’m using this space to capture highlights, ideas, and reflections—less a summary, more a mix of what stood out and why it matters (at least to me). Maybe it sparks something for you too. This time: Atomic Habits by […]

July 9, 2024

Startup

How Incubators Help Startups Turn Ideas into Reality | Startup Support Ecosystem (Part 2)

How Incubators Help Startups Turn Ideas into Reality | Startup Support Ecosystem (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Startup Support Ecosystem series! In the first article, we introduced the landscape of startup support organizations and discussed their importance. Today, we’ll dive deeper into one of the most foundational support structures for early-stage startups: Incubators. As an early-stage startup founder, I find incubators invaluable in transforming ideas into viable businesses. […]