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Articles That Stick With Me
A curated collection of articles that have left a lasting impact and continue to influence my thinking. These pieces regularly resurface in my mind and conversations.
Technology & Programming
- The Law of Leaky Abstractions (Joel Spolsky)
- Why all non-trivial abstractions are leaky, and why programmers need to understand multiple layers
Psychology & Productivity
- Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule (Paul Graham)
- On the fundamental disconnect between how makers and managers structure their time
Leadership & Management
- First Round Review: Questions for our first 1:1
- A framework for building trust and understanding with direct reports
Science & Philosophy
- The Relativity of Wrong (Isaac Asimov)
- How scientific theories evolve and why “wrong” exists on a spectrum
How I Choose Articles
I add articles here when they meet one or more of these criteria:
- I find myself referencing them frequently in conversations
- They’ve fundamentally changed how I think about a topic
- They offer unique insights that have proven valuable over time
- I keep coming back to reread them
This is a living document. New articles are added as I discover them and confirm their lasting impact.