Blog

    2024

  1. Devin & AI

    Productivity booster, not a job stealer.
    #AI
  2. Same as Ever (in Software)

    What stays constant in software?
    #Software
  3. Same as Ever

    Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life
    #Book
  4. 2024

    Do the YearCompass.
    #thoughts, writing
  5. 2023

  6. Elon Musk

    A detailed read into his life.
    #book
  7. Money, Frugality, Independence, Respect & Admiration.

    Morgan Housel's amazing articles.
    #money
  8. TypeScript Origins

    Documentary on the origins of TS at MSFT.
    #typescript
  9. Capacity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    klickity klack klickity klack
    #Mac
  20. ChatGPT New Line

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

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

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

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

    Less bugs.
    #typescript
  25. Paperlike

    Best iPad screen protector.
    #iPad
  26. Not Mumbai

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

    May the code be with you...
    #software
  28. Mysterious Japanese Joinery

    No nails needed.
  29. Go Deeper

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

    How it all began.
  31. Software Materialism

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

    An easy to read book on building products
    #Book
  33. 2022

  34. The Best

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Invisible mending.
    #life
  42. KGC

    Best coffee in Mumbai.
    #coffee
  43. Mechanical Watch

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

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

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

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

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

    Your thoughts are not you.
    #mind
  49. Disconnect

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

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

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

    Making mini waves.
    #Apple
  53. Overcoming Fear

    Worry and fear only exists in the future.
    #mental-health
  54. 2021

  55. VPN Not Needed

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

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

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

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

    Piano lessons
    #music
  60. 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
  61. iCloud Reminders Syncing Issue [Fixed]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Trying new things.
    #thoughts
  73. WWDC21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Experimenting taking pictures of the sky
    #sky-gradients
  81. 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
  82. Soundscapes

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

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

    Get things going with less friction
    #thoughts
  85. 20 Things I Learnt and Experienced in 2020

    2020 was a year of learning. That is the way I look at it!
    #thoughts
  86. 2020

  87. 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
  88. The Way I Bullet Journal

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

    Sometimes, it's a joy to use products that do less.
    #kindle
  90. 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
  91. Digital Detox

    “Less mental clutter means more mental resources available for deep thinking.” ― Cal Newport
    #productivity
  92. 6 Days Being Superhuman

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

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

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

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

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

    Less is more.
    #software
  98. Weathering the Storm

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

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

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

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

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

    Make sure you disable audio access to Facebook & Instagram!
    #facebook #privacy
  104. 2019

  105. Tech Friend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Helps with deep work, focus and less anxiety.
    #instagram #productiivity
  121. 2018

  122. AAPL Today

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

    Pool, beach and outdoors.
    #life
  124. 2017

  125. Coding as a Founder

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

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

    When customers pressurize you to add more features.
    #software
  128. 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
  129. Living in the moment

    A complete information diet is healthy sometimes.
    #life
  130. 4 Months of Android

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

    My very first experience with Android.
    #android
  132. 2016

  133. Having Conviction

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

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

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

    Most of the stuff is never urgent.
    #productivity
  137. 2015

  138. Interview Process

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

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

    Dipping into Twitter during downtimes.
    #twitter
  141. 2014

  142. Playing Golf Makes Me a Better Leader

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

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

    Focus on the process and not the result.
  145. 2013

  146. Building a Business at the Cost Of What?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Just like life, don't miss out on the present.
    #business
  153. 8 Things I Learnt After Launching My SaaS App, Brightpod

    Lessons I learnt building a SaaS product from India.
    #saas #software
  154. 12 Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation From a SaaS Entrepreneur

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    How to be productive during the week?
    #productivity
  167. 2012

  168. 2 Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a SaaS Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Is Simplicity a USP in a SaaS business?
    #saas
  183. 2011

  184. Is Your Business a Feature?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Thoughts on simple and bloated software.
    #business
  200. 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
  201. What Goes Into Writing a Book

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

    After about 1.5 years, ‘The SaaS Edge’ is finally published!
    #writing #productivity
  203. 2010

  204. Knowledge Vapor

    Accumalated knowledge should be part of the company.
    #business
  205. 90 Days

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