Beliefs
These are not rules. They’re working principles — shaped by what I’ve seen, built, broken, and learned along the way. They evolve. But they’re what guide how I build, lead, and make decisions today.
On Product Thinking
Clarity is underrated. Confusion is expensive.
You don't need more features. You need better understanding.
Good products are quiet — they solve, they don't shout.
Simpler is usually stronger. But simple is not the same as easy.
Velocity without direction is waste.
On Building & Execution
Execution is signal. Everything else is noise.
Ownership is not declared, it's observed.
Proof matters more than polish — especially early on.
Process is helpful. Process worship isn't.
The best systems are invisible. They work in the background.
On Teams & People
Hire for clarity, curiosity, and courage. The rest can be taught.
The best people don’t need micromanagement. Just context.
Builders want to build. Protect their time.
Good ideas survive disagreement. Encourage it.
Titles don’t build trust. Follow-through does.
On Self-Management
Energy > time. Track the right thing.
Focus is fragile. Guard it like a resource.
Don’t chase balance — build rhythm.
Context-switching isn’t a productivity flaw, it’s an operating reality.
Rest is not a reward. It’s part of the system.
These aren’t meant to be universal. They’re just what’s worked for me — so far.