The notebook

Writing about tech, life, and what I learn along the way.

2023

Looking Forward to 2023

Three areas of focus, concrete goals, and the day-to-day changes I want to make this year.

2022

2022 Recap and Reflections

A year of travel, podcasting, and personal growth — with procrastination as the biggest obstacle.

Refactoring and Clean Code tech

Method composition, data organization, and simplifying conditionals — everything I learned about refactoring.

2021

How I Edit Podcast Episodes

A streamlined Logic Pro workflow that cuts editing time from 4–5 hours down to under 2.5.

A New Approach to The Blog

Shorter guides, daily updates, and a “document don’t create” philosophy for consistency.

Quantity vs Quality

Why a beginner creator should prioritize consistent output over perfection — practice and feedback come first.

What I Learnt from Blogging

Starting a blog reveals unexpected benefits — human connection and solidarity beyond the original intent.

2020

How to Approach Side Projects

Three steps to side-project success: understand the idea, define what done means, and execute with clarity.

Contextual Book Recommendations 2020

Eight curated book picks tailored to different life situations and moods throughout the year.

Applying to Grad Schools in The US: a primer

A four-step guide: standardized tests, university selection, application prep, and submission deadlines.

The Best Way to Keep in Touch (Digitally)

Discord removes friction from digital communication by emulating real-life interaction through audio and shared activities.

My Writing Process

A five-step approach to turning abstract ideas into polished blog posts through progressive structuring.

What do I do With My Life?

Uncertainty about your future is normal — experiment to learn about yourself before making major decisions.

Getting Ready To Start A Career

Transitioning from structured education to a career means shifting from goal-oriented to behavior-oriented thinking.