The Double Negative That Means Yes
In English class, double negatives are a mistake. In code, they're a commitment. In life, they're how your strongest yeses actually arrive - not as choices you picked, but as refusals you couldn't keep.…
We Should All Be Lazy Software Engineers
Productive laziness isn't the absence of effort - it's the refusal to waste effort. The best software wasn't built by the hardest workers. It was built by the laziest ones - who then worked incredibly hard to make sure they'd never have to do it again.…
Reflections on Life
Hey there 👋, Happy New Year to you. I wish you a prosperous new year in good health and a sound mind. Sigh! 2020 was a year, wasn't it? The year where we all stayed at home, worked from home, schooled from home, wore fewer pants...or even better, got rid of the pants, attended online meetings than we…
Podcast - Staying relevant in Tech
Hi, A few weeks back, I was invited to speak on Benchbox's podcast. I spoke about important things to consider if you want to remain relevant in tech. It's been a long time coming. But today we are glad to announce our podcast - The Future of Work. For our first episode, we spoke to @fisayoafolayan. SOS:…
I am not throwing away my shot!
Recently, I stumbled upon the song “My Shot” by Hamilton and I would like to bring out five lessons from the song. Do the work! I am not throwing away my shot! I am not throwing away my shot! Hey yo, I’m just like my country I’m young, scrappy and hungry And I’m not throwing away my…
Attention Reallocation
Communication is a crucial part of building any relationship; be it relationship with your 1 year old kid or relationship with your parent. Once you strip communication off any relationship, that said relationship is as good as dead. If you believe in God as the supreme being, think of your relationship with him. You can claim to love God all…
Be Better!
I shared this message with my group of friends and I thought it wise to publish here also. Guys, We all have to Challenge ourselves to be better next year. Career wise, relationships, social life. Hold yourself to a greater calling. Be kind to people, treat people with respect. Understand that each and everyone you meet is different. Be a…