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In a recent post I wrote "Inner Circle", I expounded on the importance of contribution and value in relation to a person's work or performance.

Are you helping?

Your last work shapes what people notice most, whether it’s a sturdy app or a wobbly update. This article explores staying aware and motivated to deliver meaningful work, especially in software, through practical steps and team support.

Your last work is what counts

Burnout happens like burning the candle at both ends. But you get to select what time to pull the plug and replace with a new one.

Avoid burn out

We want to make impacts or influence people in some ways. That doesn't happen if we wait for the right moment because there isn't. Taking the shot means opening the door to mistakes and failures, and that's a good thing. We learn from them.

Beyond the title

Practical tips to find focus in our constantly connected world, including spending time alone, removing background noise, embracing quiet moments, and creating productive morning routines.

Blocking distraction

AI agents complete well-defined tasks 3-5x faster than human delegation cycles in software consulting. Research shows that communication overhead with humans often exceeds the value of human intelligence for routine tasks.

Communication overhead in the agentic era

It's in human nature to instantly lose their mind when things get hard, and somehow they split nasty things that can't be undone. So, to reduce the ratio of unnecessary conflicts, let's make the feedback great again.

Constructive feedback

Focus on shipping when you are struggling with what to do next to be better as a software engineer. When you ship something new, users will try out your build and give you feedback.

Focus on delivery

Why the unglamorous work that keeps teams running matters more than you think, and how AI agents are changing the game. Learn when to do glue work tactically and how to leverage AI to handle the routine parts while you focus on shipping.

Glue work

A couple days ago, I was asked if I were ever a product person, what would I do to make the best out of it. It took me a while. I mean, I've never walked in this shoe before. Wth is a product person? I wondered. And I started digging. Here it is, "Making sure your product/ thing shipped out flawlessly." A perfectionist mindset.

Go the extra mile

Sustainable growth companies are built by teams of shining constellations rather than just several bright stars. It all starts with recruiting.

Building a solid high performing team

We figure a small team is easier to share perspectives, update on what's happening and discuss different work aspects. Besides better communication, working cross functional creates a higher chance to understand the whole operation flow.

The dwarves runs by ideas

Productivity

We use the AARRR framework to measure and optimize every phase of a product by optimizing it through the insane focus on one metric at a time.

aarrr

Discover how our consulting team optimizes resource allocation to deliver high-quality results while ensuring team well-being.

Strategic resource allocation

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how-to-work-hard

AI tools handle technical complexity, freeing creators to focus on emotional resonance and creative flow. We explore how this delegation shapes modern creative processes.

Vibe culture

Discover how mindful meditation can transform your view on KPIs, promoting positive communication and reducing workplace stress for a healthier business environment.

The correct way to build KPI

The Dwarves team switched from Yarn to pnpm for faster, more efficient package management, improving development speed and saving disk space across their projects and clients.

Adoption of pnpm

Most people give AI commands and expect perfect results, but the most effective approach flips this dynamic. Letting AI ask you questions transforms shallow outputs into precisely targeted solutions.

Let AI ask you

Most people struggle with AI tool paralysis and prompt fatigue, but building an AI-native workflow comes down to three focused strategies. The key is systems over tools.

Your AI approach

Most prompts fail because they lack structure, but a six-part formula transforms vague requests into precise AI instructions. The difference lies in knowing which components matter most.

Prompt formula

Explains 'skillmaxing,' using AI for accelerated learning and skill development in a fast-changing world, and why it's crucial now.

What is skillmax?

A guide to effective planning in software development, winning with AI-assisted workflows.

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