This is probably my fourth blog post, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how founders, especially in the early stage, can easily get pulled off track. When I left the corporate world and started building my own companies, a close friend asked me a simple question that changed how I approached everything: “What’s your […]
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We’ve all been there. You’re drawn to a beautifully designed product that feels sleek, modern, and cutting-edge. But when you try to use it, frustration sets in. Buttons don’t do what you expect, information is buried, and basic functionality is missing. No matter how much polish is applied, the core experience is still broken. This
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Imagine you’re a startup founder, juggling a million tasks at once. You’re pumped about your product, but one thing keeps nagging at you—is it too complex? Will users get it? Will your team? This is the challenge so many startups face: the temptation to overcomplicate things. But Steve Krug’s famous line, “Don’t Make Me Think,”
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1. Gray Skies and Restless Nights: The Toll of a Misaligned Life Seattle tested me in ways I never expected. While I didn’t mind the rain, the overcast skies felt like a constant weight. Months without sunlight weren’t just a weather issue—they seeped into the energy of the city and its people. I thrive on
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