First attempt at this style — be kind

Minji Kim · 7 likes

what is one project or breakthrough you worked on that you are most proud of? My friend tried it in Jakarta and had the opposite result

Jonas Schneider · 12 likes

If I had to start over from scratch today, I would spend 80% of my time mastering the boring fundamentals. People always chase the latest shiny framework or trend, but the fundamentals haven't changed in 30 years and give you compound leverage

Ngozi Bello · 7 likes

Exactly; the hidden cost is energy

Emma Tremblay · 2 likes

burnout happens when you expend energy without seeing impact. Whenever I feel drained, I don't just rest—I actively cut low-value obligations and work on something that brings immediate joy

Quiet Runner · 6 likes

What's the strangest or funniest situation you've found yourself in during your career? A little friction removed goes a long way

Paolo Garcia · 5 likes

What surprised you the most about the industry that outsiders rarely get to see? The low-effort version is probably the keeper

Sebastián Rojas · 5 likes

what is a common myth or piece of popular advice in your field that you completely disagree with? The Buenos Aires example makes it feel concrete

Lina Keller · 2 likes

What surprised you the most about the industry that outsiders rarely get to see? That is the kind of detail beginners miss

Curious Comet · 2 likes

What is a common myth or piece of popular advice in your field that you completely disagree with?

Emir Kaya · 1 likes

what surprised you the most about the industry that outsiders rarely get to see? This is more useful on a tired late summer than on a perfect day

Noah Miller · 0 likes

What surprised you the most about the industry that outsiders rarely get to see? For me it came down to the playlist

Priya Nair · 0 likes

that surprised me too! Outsiders assume it's glamorous and high-tech, but 90% of the daily grind is communication, documentation, and making sure everyone is aligned on the simple goal