Blog

    2023

  1. Capacity

    Manage capacity, not time.
    #productivity
  2. OpenAI DevDay 2023

    The new Apple-esque event.
    #openai
  3. Getting Rich

    The downside to wealth by Morgan Housel
    #money
  4. Rails World 2023

    Keynote by DHH
    #dhh, software
  5. Stage Manager. Yuck.

    My case for not complicating things.
    #apple, productivity
  6. Supercharged Developers

    Developers + AI = Supercharged Developers
    #AI
  7. Building Features

    Don't make your users think.
    #software
  8. Reading Books

    Sound advice on how to read more books.
    #Reading
  9. Test RSS

    Updated RSS plugin & code. Check 1, 2, 3
    #RSS
  10. My React Native Journey

    Building a react native mobile app from scratch.
    #react native, expo
  11. Klack

    klickity klack klickity klack
    #Mac
  12. ChatGPT New Line

    Time saved explaining code to chatGPT.
    #chatgpt
  13. Empathy in Software

    What makes a great designer/ developer?
    #software
  14. Pure Bliss

    How to get to a flow state...
    #code
  15. How to Dev

    Nuggets of thoughts on product dev, code, communication & learning
    #software, product development,
  16. TypeScript

    Less bugs.
    #typescript
  17. Paperlike

    Best iPad screen protector.
    #iPad
  18. Not Mumbai

    Wish my city was like most cities abroad.
    #city
  19. Software Evolution + Technical Debt

    May the code be with you...
    #software
  20. Ambient Sounds

    In-built ambient sounds on your Apple devices.
    #apple
  21. Mysterious Japanese Joinery

    No nails needed.
  22. Go Deeper

    Be an awesome software developer.
    #career, thoughts
  23. The React Story

    How it all began.
  24. Software Materialism

    Don’t always be building.
    #software
  25. Build

    An easy to read book on building products
    #Book
  26. 2022

  27. The Best

    Be the best at what you are.
    #thoughts
  28. iOS 16

    The new lock screen + focus mode.
    #apple
  29. Version 1.0

    Software version 1.0 is always the best.
    #software
  30. Think Again by Adam Grant

    The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.
    #life, book
  31. Light vs Dark Mode

    I switched VS Code to light mode after reading this.
    #vscode, theme
  32. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

    Life lessons.
    #life, book
  33. VSCode's Git

    Git inside VSCode is all you need.
    #vscode, git
  34. Kaketsugi

    Invisible mending.
    #life
  35. KGC

    Best coffee in Mumbai.
    #coffee
  36. Mechanical Watch

    How does a watch work?
    #watches
  37. Spend On

    Quality stuff you should spend your money on…
    #life
  38. Born to Create

    Shower musings on my latest React Native project.
    #coding, life, goals
  39. React Native

    Writing code is meditative.
    #react-native, coding, dev, setup
  40. Programming

    Programming isn't about what you know; it's about what you can figure out.
    #react-native, programming
  41. Inner Power

    Your thoughts are not you.
    #mind
  42. Disconnect

    The serenity and calmness of the forest.
    #forest
  43. Do Nothing

    There is value in being in maintenance mode.
    #productivity
  44. Writing

    The written word is made for remote work.
    #writing
  45. Apple Wallpapers

    Making mini waves.
    #Apple
  46. Overcoming Fear

    Worry and fear only exists in the future.
    #mental-health
  47. 2021

  48. VPN Not Needed

    My research on why we probably don't need a VPN service.
    #vpn
  49. My Desk Setup

    What's on my desk?
    #desk, MacBook, samsung, ikea, logitech, keychron
  50. Understanding Apple

    Read this if you complain every year post Apple's product launches.
    #apple
  51. Thoughts on the Apple Product Launch

    Apple Event September 14th, 2021
    #apple
  52. Serendipity

    Piano lessons
    #music
  53. A Psychologically Rich Life

    It’s one characterized by “interesting experiences in which novelty and/or complexity are accompanied by profound changes in perspective.”
    #life
  54. iCloud Reminders Syncing Issue [Fixed]

    Make sure your timezones and formats match across devices.
    #apple
  55. Producer vs. Consumer

    Which one are you?
    #thoughts
  56. Upgrading RAM on an iMac

    Apple makes it rather tedious!
    #apple, imac
  57. Consuming Information

    What I read and how I consume news and content
    #information, thoughts
  58. An Elegant Defense

    The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives
    #book
  59. Watches & the Pandemic

    Meaning of wearing a watch during the pandemic
    #watches
  60. Big Timber

    Good show but with a massive environmental impact
    #environment, netflix
  61. Boredom

    Being busy should not be a badge of honour.
    #thoughts
  62. WhatsApp or Email

    Being mindful of using the right tool
    #email
  63. Daily Journal Prompt

    Making time for myself the first thing in the morning.
    #journaling
  64. Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger

    A book as good as Shoe Dog
    #book
  65. Fractional CTO

    Trying new things.
    #thoughts
  66. WWDC21

    My top features from Apple’s WWDC21 event.
    #Apple
  67. Being a Beginner

    The journey than the goal.
    #Coding
  68. Work From Home

    Work to live or live to work?
    #remote work
  69. Inward

    When in doubt, pick up this book.
    #books
  70. A Man & His Watch

    This book is a fantastic read about the authentic stories of watches and their owners.
    #watches
  71. Website Performance

    JAMStack and the new way to build websites.
    #jamstack
  72. My Mediocre Skills

    Combine your mediocre skills into a powerful force
    #thoughts
  73. Sky Gradient

    Experimenting taking pictures of the sky
    #sky-gradients
  74. Security Catch-22

    Rely on one vendor and you’re screwed if they get hit. Rely on multiple and all it takes is one.
    #security
  75. Soundscapes

    Extracting sounds from places which are hard for humans to access.
    #fascinating
  76. Setting up Netlify CMS with Eleventy

    Important notes on configuration when using Netlify CMS with Eleventy
    #eleventy
  77. Create Less Friction

    Get things going with less friction
    #thoughts
  78. 20 Things I Learnt and Experienced in 2020

    2020 was a year of learning. That is the way I look at it!
    #thoughts
  79. 2020

  80. Always Be Learning

    These courses are not about learning the syntax, but to know what is possible when you are dreaming about building something.
    #coding
  81. The Way I Bullet Journal

    The Analog Method for the Digital Age.
    #Bullet Journal
  82. Focused Product - Kindle

    Sometimes, it's a joy to use products that do less.
    #kindle
  83. Yin and Yang - Can My Apple and Mechanical Watches Co-Exist?

    An Apple Watch does a lot. Mechanical watches do less. Which one would I choose?
    #mechanical watch #apple watch
  84. Digital Detox

    “Less mental clutter means more mental resources available for deep thinking.” ― Cal Newport
    #productivity
  85. 6 Days Being Superhuman

    It's not about the money. It's about how software makes you feel.
    #email #software
  86. Setting up the iMac - zsh, Oh My Zsh & Dracula

    A clean setup is always fun.
    #mac #life
  87. Tip - Disable cmd+q for Safari

    Close a tab, but accidentally close the browser :(
    #mac #safari
  88. Goodbye Squarespace. Hello Eleventy, Tailwind CSS and Netlify!

    Moving my blog from Squarespace to Eleventy (11ty) with Tailwind CSS on Netlify.
    #eleventy #tailwindcss #software
  89. In Code

    I am a developer at heart.
    #life
  90. First Impressions of HEY.com

    Less is more.
    #software
  91. Weathering the Storm

    Anything that can help businesses get to a better point for when this is over is an opportunity right now!
    #biz
  92. Highlights from Coders by Clive Thompson

    Snippets that resonated with me while reading this book.
    #book
  93. Learning and Coding

    Flutter mobile app development on Udemy.
    #coding
  94. Puzzle Time

    1000 piece puzzle during the first week of lockdown.
    #life
  95. New Kind of Daily Spam

    We need a better way to tackle these :(
    #messages
  96. Facebook Is Evesdropping

    Make sure you disable audio access to Facebook & Instagram!
    #facebook #privacy
  97. 2019

  98. Tech Friend

    My newsletter on tech, biz & life. Sign up :)
    #newsletter
  99. Blockchain Reading

    Understading new technologies on a quiet morning.
    #blockchain
  100. The Obstacle Is The Way

    A brilliant book by Ryan Holiday!
    #stoicism #book
  101. Fast Software

    Software that’s speedy usually means it’s focused!
    #software
  102. The Great Hack

    Data is the new oil and we are the product!
    #movie #privacy
  103. Simon Grimm of Devdactic

    Interview with the creator of Ionic Academy.
    #interviews
  104. Company of One by Paul Jarvis

    Entrepreneurs can remain small yet profitable.
    #book
  105. iPad Pro & iPhone 5

    Love the sharp edges!
    #apple
  106. Maxim Ananov of HazeOver

    Interview with the creator of HazeOver
    #interviews
  107. System + Processes

    It does not have to be chaotic at work.
    #productivity
  108. Matthias Gansrigler of Eternal Storms Software

    Interview with an independent Mac/ iOS software developer.
    #interviews
  109. Nike Fit

    Non-tech companies leveraging technology in unique ways.
    #nike #apps
  110. Apple Watch 4 Complications

    Hooked onto the Apple Watch!
    #applewatch
  111. Remote Dev

    Productivity soars when you don't interfere!
    #remote-work
  112. A Fresh Start

    Doing away with the and bringing in the new.
    #software
  113. A Month Without Instagram

    Helps with deep work, focus and less anxiety.
    #instagram #productiivity
  114. 2018

  115. AAPL Today

    Analysts and their predctions that keep changing.
    #apple
  116. Summer

    Pool, beach and outdoors.
    #life
  117. 2017

  118. Coding as a Founder

    There is nothing more exciting than making a major improvement to your product.
    #coding
  119. Build it for yourself

    Pleasing everyone is impossible.
    #software
  120. Add one more feature or else…

    When customers pressurize you to add more features.
    #software
  121. Simon Sinek - The Finite and Infinite Games of Leadership

    The goal is not to beat your competition, but the goal is to outlast your competition.
    #videos
  122. Living in the moment

    A complete information diet is healthy sometimes.
    #life
  123. 4 Months of Android

    Taking the Google Pixel 1 for a spin.
    #android
  124. Hello, Google Pixel

    My very first experience with Android.
    #android
  125. 2016

  126. Having Conviction

    Must watch for entrepreneurs!
    #business
  127. Pay for Software

    It is great to support companies that build good software.
    #software
  128. One Trait to Look for When Hiring Developers for Your SaaS Product.

    For me, it is 'attention to detail'.
    #hiring
  129. WhatsApp Is Eating Productivity

    Most of the stuff is never urgent.
    #productivity
  130. 2015

  131. Interview Process

    My process of hiring for Brightpod.
    #hiring
  132. Not Selling Responsibly

    Are you selling or interrupting?
    #business
  133. Twitter Consumption

    Dipping into Twitter during downtimes.
    #twitter
  134. 2014

  135. Playing Golf Makes Me a Better Leader

    The course calls you back every week. It’s a challenge that is thrown at you.
    #business
  136. Digital Omnivores

    Do not ignore the early adopters!
    #business
  137. Beach Art

    Focus on the process and not the result.
  138. 2013

  139. Building a Business at the Cost Of What?

    Health or wealth?
    #life #business
  140. Do.com Shuts Down, Transparency & Alternatives

    Smaller software firms should not be afraid to compete with larger firms.
    #software
  141. The Other Lens

    Focus on building what people love.
    #thoughts
  142. Free Software?

    There is no free lunch. Why free software?
    #software
  143. Getting Feedback for Your SaaS App

    Make it personalized.
    #saas
  144. Learn to Change & Don’t Program Everything Yet

    Focus on what is working and the results. Less on what you have done.
    #software
  145. Biz Thoughts - Think Today, Not Tomorrow.

    Just like life, don't miss out on the present.
    #business
  146. 8 Things I Learnt After Launching My SaaS App, Brightpod

    Lessons I learnt building a SaaS product from India.
    #saas #software
  147. 12 Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation From a SaaS Entrepreneur

    Life is short. Work Smart. Have fun.
    #saas
  148. Productivity Hacks of a Startup Dad

    Life changed when I became a father!
    #life
  149. Doing Things in Context

    Tips on how to focus and learn new things!
    #productivity
  150. Minimum Viable Daily Tasks for Founders

    How to feel relaxed and in control every day.
    #productivity
  151. Building a SaaS Business — 2007 vs 2013

    Looking back and comparing the differences.
    #saas
  152. You Should Pay for the Software You Use

    They might live longer.
    #software
  153. Goodbye Google Reader

    Pay for the software you use. They might live longer.
    #google #software
  154. A Marketer’s Guide to Speeding Up Your Website

    Website's speed is everything!
  155. How Brightpod Got Featured on TheNextWeb and GigaOM Pro?

    Be genuine.
    #software #marketing
  156. How Happy Was the Brightpod Team Last Month?

    Getting picked up by blogs is a new high!
    #marketing
  157. Making Money or Making a Living?

    As youself if the water has entered your ship?
    #life
  158. Do You Make Your Customers Feel Special?

    Evernote did make me feel special!
    #marketing
  159. Building a Simple Routine

    How to be productive during the week?
    #productivity
  160. 2012

  161. 2 Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a SaaS Business

    Just serve the main course. No side-orders.
    #saas
  162. Access to Same Software

    Software, cloud storage, hosting etc. are all becoming commodities.
    #software
  163. Startup lessons from a Sushi Chef

    Awesome documentary - Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
    #business
  164. Being a Freedom Entrepreneur

    Don't be bound by the shackles of corporate lifestyle design.
    #business #life
  165. Details Matter

    Little things that matter in designing software.
    #software
  166. Saas In India

    Why Indian businesses are going to lap up Cloud Software?
    #saas
  167. Dealing With Anxiety

    Tackle anxiety the right way while growing your business.
    #business
  168. Building Gracious Software

    My ingredients for building fine software.
    #software
  169. Do SaaS Founders Enjoy a Good Work-Life Balance?

    Enjoy a balanced life while running a 24/7 business.
    #saas #life
  170. Enjoy a Recurring Revenue Business

    Should you start a service or a product business?
    #business
  171. What I Want to Build

    Life is short so you better know what you are up to.
    #business
  172. Evenings

    When is the last time you saw the sun set?
    #life
  173. You Win Some, You Lose Some

    Common reasons for churn in a SaaS business.
    #saas
  174. Procrastinate Reading to Save Time

    Stay away from information overload and save time.
    #productivity
  175. Simplicity

    Is Simplicity a USP in a SaaS business?
    #saas
  176. 2011

  177. Is Your Business a Feature?

    A question you need to ask yourself early in the game.
    #business
  178. First 100

    How to get your SaaS business its first 100 customers? (InformationWeek)
    #business
  179. Answering Emails

    Should a startup CEO participate in customer service?
    #customer-service
  180. Success

    How do you define success?
    #life
  181. Code of Conduct for SaaS Companies

    We have a responsibility on our hands.
    #saas
  182. Key Takeaways - The Angry Birds Story

    How Rovio made Angry Birds a Winner.
    #business
  183. Startup Dad

    Working smart while enjoying being a dad!
    #life
  184. Killer Startups From India

    5 reasons you will see killer web startups from India soon.
    #business
  185. Before Social Media

    Your content is still the more important piece of the puzzle.
    #social-media
  186. Ticket to SaaS

    What value are you adding?
    #saas
  187. A Developer I Wouldn’t Hire

    Be extremly picky when hiring. It is worth it.
    #hiring
  188. Your Idle Time

    Sit back and think.
    #productivity
  189. Gmail’s Fiasco - It's Not Cloud Computing to Blame

    Shit happens!
    #gmail
  190. Are You Playing in a Crowded Space?

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with playing this game.
    #business
  191. Small Businesses Rock

    My experience with working in large companies.
    #business
  192. Simple Software

    Thoughts on simple and bloated software.
    #business
  193. Starting a Web Product Company From India?

    My brain dump on the 10 things one should look out for when building a product company.
    #business
  194. What Goes Into Writing a Book

    Getting published is a huge high, but there was a lot of behind the scenes work involved.
    #writing
  195. How I Managed Running a Startup & Writing a Book

    After about 1.5 years, ‘The SaaS Edge’ is finally published!
    #writing #productivity
  196. 2010

  197. Knowledge Vapor

    Accumalated knowledge should be part of the company.
    #business
  198. 90 Days

    If you had only 90 days to live, how would you think differently?
    #life
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