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 For new essays and reflections, visit my Substack — that's where the good stuff is now.
 Selected posts from here have been expanded into longer-form versions on Substack — linked below where applicable.
-  Of Half-Marathons and Goal SettingHalf-marathons are long, tiring, and take months of preparation, so why do I keep doing them? There's something to be learned about goals, purpose, and the drive to keep moving forward. 
-  What's the Best Way to Learn Cloud Technologies?Cloud technologies have evolved rapidly over the past few years, so knowing where to start can be a daunting task. Here's a simple breakdown of the best way forward. 
-  The Coding SparkThere'll be sudden strong feelings of inspiration you simply can't ignore regardless of your profession. Harness them, and let them guide you to that place you wish to be. 
-  Workaholism and How to Beat ItIt's not enough to be physically away from work. You also need to know how to detach yourself psychologically. 
-  My Syllabus' AI PolicyAI has its place in a project, so it's never a question of whether to use it but when to use it.