“What do you despise? By this are you truly known.”Frank Herbert, Dune I listened to the first 4 books of Dune recently and have thought about this quote a lot. That’s also why there are so many Dune quotes in my posts lately. Herbert’s words invite us to reflect on a powerful truth: what we…
Ever feel like you’re wrestling with life and losing every round? 🥊 I did, too—until I stumbled upon Alan Watts and his teachings on “Wu Wei.” Wu Wei meaning expresses “inexertion”, “inaction”, or “effortless action”—the art of doing less while achieving more. Alan described it as “dancing with life, not wrestling it.” It’s not about…
foto: My all-time favourite coding spot. TL;DR: AI might be good at spitting out code, but until it learns to drink coffee, panic over edge cases, and argue about tabs vs. spaces in meetings, I think we’re safe. Look, I get it. Everywhere you turn, there’s talk about the future—flying cars, robot overlords, and AI…
“Will this matter in 5 years?” My friend Michal asked me this question years ago when I was sharing some personal issued with him, and it completely reshaped my mindset. Ever found yourself stressing over something and wondered if it’s really worth your mental energy? Yeah, me too. This question has become a cornerstone of…
“We thought of life by analogy with a journey, a pilgrimage, which had a serious purpose at the end, and the thing was to get to that end, success or whatever it is, maybe heaven after you’re dead. But we missed the point the whole way along. It was a musical thing and you were…
Alright, folks, let’s chat about why ChatGPT sometimes sounds like it’s confidently bluffing its way through a poker game it barely understands. We’re talking about a study by Michael Townsen Hicks, James Humphries, and Joe Slater titled “ChatGPT is Bullshit.” Yes, that’s the actual title. Let’s dig in. It’s Not Lying, It’s Just BS-ing The…
Introduction API marketplaces are evolving rapidly, driven by the surge in AI-based solutions. As a seasoned technologist with over 25 years of coding experience, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and contributing to this transformation. Recently, I’ve delved deep into the intricacies of API marketplace integration from the perspective of an AI-powered API provider. This…
Alright, folks, buckle up for my absolute, battle-hardened (quarter of a century!) productivity secret that I swear by. Plus, there’s an extra productivity hack later, so stick around. Ready? Here it is: 1. Create one folder for every project you work on in your drive (make sure it’s synced to the cloud because, let’s face…
Feeling stuck in a rut or procrastinating like it’s an Olympic sport? Here’s a tip that’s as simple as pushing a wheelbarrow—literally. This little nugget of wisdom has been lodged in my brain since the first time I heard it
Alright folks, let’s talk startup failure. The #1 reason? No market need at a whopping 42%. Let that marinate for a second. Since the first time I saw this chart from Statista, it struck a chord and made me rethink everything. It has truly reset my approach to building and testing new products. Seeing those…
Being a prisoner is more a state of mind than just being confined to four walls. When you compare the life of a typical prisoner to that of a Buddhist monk, you’ll notice that prisoners usually have more privileges than a typical monk.
Introduction Hey fellow Laravel enthusiasts! In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, integrating AI into your Laravel applications is not just a luxury, it’s a necessity. With SharpAPI’s Laravel package, it’s now easier than ever. In this blog, I’ll guide you through 10 transformative use cases for enhancing your Laravel-based e-commerce applications using SharpAPI. Please refer…
