Writings
Thinking out loud about code and craft.
May 9, 2026Career, Writing
How to take in gurus and mentors?
Note (before you decide to spend time reading this piece): Finding a good mentor is hard. This post isn't for someone who isn't convinced they need one. But if you've found someone, keep reading. I find it fa…
Read moreApril 20, 2026Career
Keeping your mouth shut in your new team
“Simply shut up and listen.” That's what my mentor kept telling me in my first 90 days at a new org. It didn't make sense, tbh. I wasn't starting with a blank slate. I had vast experience; why shouldn't I…
Read moreDecember 14, 2020Career
I did 100+ 1:1s in 7 months and here is what I experienced.
I joined my current organisation after the world went remote. Meeting people isn't a luxury anymore. I experimented in something completely new to me — People networking — and here is my experience from doing more th…
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