For the last 20 years, I’ve designed, developed, and marketed products in various industries. I love everything about the process of discovering struggles and building innovative solutions to help people make progress.

In my quest to become a better human for me, my family, and society and live a happy and fulfilling life, I’ve become obsessed with cognitive optimization and longevity. I’m on a constant quest to figure out how to live better (physically and mentally) and optimize that for longevity.

This newsletter is my reflection on innovation, product, engineering, and leading teams. I also share what I’m currently reading, podcasts I’m listening to, products I’m using/enjoying, and various ideas I’m exploring.

PEOPLE WHO HAD A GREAT INFLUENCE ON MY THINKING

Business/Product/Strategy: Bob Moesta, Clayton Christensen, and Jason Fried.

Design: Christopher Alexander, Don Norman, and Ryan Singer,

Software Design and Development: Eric Evans, David Heinemeier Hansson, Rich Hickey, Alan Kay, Bob Lyons, Gerald Sussman, and Larry Wall.

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