You Don't Lack Time. You Lack a System.
I don't need more hours in the day, and neither do you. Here's how I build systems that protect my attention, reduce friction, and compound into real time.
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Thoughts on software development, options trading, entrepreneurship, and life.
My New AI-First Development Workflow - Github Issues
Here's how I rebuilt my dev workflow around GitHub Issues as planning docs and Claude at the command line to scope, build, and ship code with far less overhead.
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Remodeling My Home Proved One Thing: We Need Robots to Build Houses
I got $300K+ bids to remodel my home, then did it myself as GC for under $100K. Here's where construction money really goes, and why I want robots building houses.
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How I Learned to Spot Inflated Bids (and What You Can Do Too)
After two decades of building, I learned to spot inflated contractor bids and price-gouging. Here's how I get fair quotes and protect my renovation budget.
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The AI Side Hustle Revolution: Turning Niche Ideas into Income
I built OregonPastDueRent.com in under 80 hours and $1000 using Claude and GitHub Copilot. Here's why AI makes niche software a real side hustle for developers.
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Reimagining Real Estate: A Call for Excellence Over Exclusivity
After 50+ real estate deals, I argue the NAR commission settlement should push the industry to compete on excellence, not moats like MLS control.
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Streamlining Code Reviews: Maximize Efficiency and Effectiveness
After years on different teams, here is my contrarian take on code reviews: make pull requests developer discretion, lean on QA, and let AI help.
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Nitpicking Code Quality: A Necessary Evil or a Harmful Habit?
I think nitpicking in code reviews kills developer motivation. Here's why blocking PRs over style issues costs small teams more than it ever saves.
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Prioritizing TDD Friendly Languages and Frameworks
I pick TDD friendly languages and frameworks like Go and PHP over hard-to-test options like Node.js, and here's why testing should speed you up, not slow you down.
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The Stock Market Is a Drunken Idiot -- You Should Profit From It
I treat erratic stocks like drunk people: loud, volatile, and surprisingly predictable. Here's how I spot volatile stocks and swing trade the chaos for profit.
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