Principles

Humility

There is always someone who knows more. Humility is not weakness — it is the foundation of continuous learning, objective thinking, and honest work.

Courage

Saying the hard thing. Making the unpopular call. The most expensive mistakes come not from bold moves, but from avoiding them.

Sobriety

A clear mind is the prerequisite for everything above. It is not a restriction I live with — it is a freedom I've earned.

Mental & Physical Harmony

Body and mind are a single connected architecture. Neglect one, and the entire system degrades — no matter how disciplined you think you are.

Continuous Improvement

Standing still is falling behind. Small, consistent daily refinements compound into transformative results.

Clarity over cleverness

If it needs a long explanation, it's probably wrong. Cleverness impresses for a moment; clarity compounds forever.

Constraint as design

Limits are not obstacles — they are the most powerful design tool available. Every great system starts with what you choose to leave out.

Craft over scale

I prefer doing fewer things exceptionally well. One thing done with true mastery is worth more than ten things done adequately.

Architecture over short-term wins

Quick wins that create technical or mental debt aren't wins. Every decision is weighed against one question: Will this still make sense in two years?