Writing
Mostly engineering leadership, lately through the lens of endurance sport: resilience, pacing, slow productivity. New essays go out first on my Substack; subscribe there if you want them in your inbox. Older posts cover iOS development and weekly reading lists. Browse by category.
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There Is No Such Thing as a Recovery Sprint
Meta tripled its code output with AI and got a 40% rise in incidents. Any running coach would have called it: you don't get faster by making every day a hard day.
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The Cognitive Dissonance of Working in Tech Right Now
During the pandemic we were allowed to say things were scary. In tech today, doubt about AI reads as resistance, and that is a burnout machine leaders can switch off.
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From Strong Base to Sharp Finish: Inside an 8-Week Peachtree 10K Build
Discover the 8-week training program designed to help a seasoned athlete break 40 minutes in the Peachtree 10K, emphasizing heart rate zones, progressive overload, and long-term endurance goals.
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Slow Productivity for Engineering Leaders
Explore how engineering leaders can enhance productivity and reduce burnout by embracing a thoughtful, deliberate approach to work, inspired by Cal Newport's Slow Productivity principles.
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Navigating Tough Times with Resilience
Discover how resilience and endurance can empower leaders to navigate tough times, drawing parallels between leadership and endurance sports.