A while back I came across the concept of a flywheel. If you're not familiar, a flywheel is technically defined as a wheel with a heavy rim placed on the revolving shaft of any machinery put in motion by an irregular or intermitting force or meeting with an irregular or intermittent resistance, for the purpose of rendering the motion e...

Your client expects the world. You know your skills, and you know that what they're asking for isn't going to be a walk in the park. You also know that you can do it, but you don't want to face any possible complaints later on. Some people might tell you to avoid giving estimates altogether, but what if I told you it's possible to keep...

There's no question that the no-code movement is gaining momentum with many communities. The benefits are clear for those folks -- both technical and non-technical -- who want to realize a new idea but don't want the typical overhead that comes with traditional software development. No-code tools make creating a product or business mor...

I came across this story years ago on Ali Abdaal's blog (check him out for some great productivity tips), and it really stuck with me. I probably go back and read through it every few months when things get crazy or overwhelming. Life as a startup founder is often fast-paced and stressful. For me, this story serves as a mental landmark...

"Hello, World!" It's the first thing you code when learning a new programming language; it's also a fitting way to introduce a new personal blog/newsletter here in the 'HEY World' universe. HEY World is a new feature that gives every user with an @hey.com email address a blog/newsletter that anyone can subscribe to. All you have to do ...