Software Development's Ground Shift (February 2026) . The entire field of software development is going through a tectonic shift right in front of our eyes. Some developers still treat AI like a helpful assistant instead of something that is reshaping how software will be written. People who ship production code every day, who have built apps at scale, are missing what happened in the last six months. The leap we had at the end of 2025 was huge. ...

The Space Between (February 2026) . People optimize their stillness these days. Twenty minutes in the morning to improve focus, ten minutes before bed to process the day. They track it in apps that show streaks and send reminders. Even rest has to be optimized, measured, justified. “I meditate to improve focus.” “I take walks to process ideas.” “I journal to track my growth.” Everything needs a return on investment, even the moments where you do absolutely nothing. ...

Was That True or Is This True? (January 2026) . There’s a story about the emperor Janaka, who was known throughout the land as a powerful ruler and a philosopher. One night, the guards rushed into his chambers to wake him with urgent news. Enemy forces had attacked his kingdom in the darkness, and though he quickly rallied his army and rode out to fight them, the battle went badly and his army was defeated. Janaka was wounded, captured, and brought before the conquering king. ...

Life's Work? (January 2026) . I’m currently reading A Ray of Light in The Himalayas about Takashi Miyahara, who dedicated half a century to building a hotel at 3900 meters in the Himalayas with a 360 degree view of mountain ranges including Mount Everest. That hotel is his life’s work. Reading about him reminded me of others who could answer this question immediately. Warren Buffett has been building value and a community of investors who trust his philosophy for over 60 years. ...

18 is the New 25 (January 2026) . 18 is the New 25 AI can teach you technical skills like programming, data analysis, digital marketing, and design tools faster than university can, especially for things that change every few months. What it can’t teach you is how to work with a team, handle real deadlines, or deal with customers, and that only comes from being in the field i.e. experience. The old model was spend four years at university till you’re 25, then start working. ...