Candost's Blog

Candost's Blog

Candost

I used to think that reading would make me wise. One day, ten pages before finishing a book, I realized that I had read that same book before. At that point, my perspective on reading and, therefore, my life had changed. Now, I don’t care how many books I read; I take many notes, connect dots, and share what I’ve found on my blog and newsletter. I’m interested in many things at the same time (I’m a multipotentialite). On this blog, you’ll find me talking to about multiple aspects of life like leadership, software engineering, philosophy, psychology, software architecture & design, urban & industrial design, exercising, finance, Formula1 Racing, eating healthy, and many more. I’m a software engineering manager; that’s my current job. At home, I’m a writer and an avid reader. I rarely watch TV, movies or TV series. I don’t have any social media account (except Mastodon where I have automated posting of my new articles). Hence, I often miss the popular culture references in conversations. That’s alright. I don’t have FOMO; I embrace JOMO. I rarely read fictional books.

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Hey friend, Do you think that you have a lot of meetings? Do you feel overwhelmed by the distractions at work that don't let you do your job? Maybe you found some tricks to manage your time and move some meetings back and forth to create...
This article is part of my notes from Chapter 7 of Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann. You can read other chapter notes as well. Chapter 1: Reliability, Scalability, and Maintainability in Distributed Applications...
How Strongly I Recommend: 9/10 How likely I will gift it to somebody: 8/10 The Review The book is short but very dense. It took me a while to finish it because I had to stop and think about the practical applications of concepts. The...
The interesting side of Genghis Khan is how he destroyed his family and tribe relationships. In his childhood, building relationships based on trust and choice was more important than having kinship. He killed his brother because his...
For years, I've been planning my days hour by hour, trying to build habits that last for longer periods, not just for a few months. In a life without goals, habits are the fundamental stones, and opening some space for them is crucial to...
Understanding our values is one thing; building personality around them is another. We do something every day. Sometimes, they differ, and sometimes, they are part of a routine. We're sometimes lost; we don't know where we're headed. In...
If a leader makes an organizational change, they have to write down clearly what it is about. No leader has all the answers. So, they must show people they don't have all the answers. They have to be authentic, intentional, and...
Hey friend, In previous Mektups, I talked about deep work and multitasking. These two are correlated, and I wanted to return to the theme from a different perspective: time management vs. energy management. The idea of not multitasking...
Hey friend, As you may remember that I started a new job in November. So far, it's going well. The team is full of great people, and I had a fantastic start in onboarding by having an offsite and two days of leadership training. While...
Make a fleeting note. Whatever comes to your mind, write it down. No structure or full sentences are needed. It's for you to remember. Make literature notes: Write what you've learned and don't want to forget. Use your own words. Keep it...
I've been researching a better note-taking system, trying apps, and moving hundreds of notes from one place to another for years. Today, I can finally say I have reached the end, and I'm finishing my research and experiments with apps. I...
Why is it so challenging to be kind? I ask this question myself because I'm aware of my rare unkindness to the people I don't know. I rarely stop being kind, especially when the other side is unkind. But isn't responding with kindness...
Three personal barriers to growing as a person are perspective, ego, and accountability. Our perspective is limited. Think about the relative velocity. A person in a moving car throws a ball into the air and only sees the ball's vertical...
Dear friend, I hope you're doing well and getting used to knowing the end of the year is coming. The cold is what winter brings in Berlin, and I'm ready to take out my snowboard, head to some mountains, and get lost in fresh white...
This article is part of my notes from Chapter 6 on Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann. You can read other chapter notes as well. Chapter 1: Reliability, Scalability, and Maintainability in Distributed Applications...
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