Favorite Resources
My AI Toolkit
Large Language Model Coding Editor
Right now, the tool I use most is Claude Code. It’s become my go-to for building and refining AI workflows because it helps me move from idea to execution fast. I’ll throw it half-baked concepts, messy logic, or tangled scripts, and it gives me back clarity and working code. It’s the closest thing I’ve found to flow on demand. But I'm always testing updates from other coding tools too.
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AI-Assisted Code Editor
I turn to Cursor when I’m working inside a larger codebase or need to clean up and organize complex projects. It gives me more control over structure and helps me see how everything connects, which makes it ideal for refactoring or tightening up production code.
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Large Language Model Coding Editor
I mostly use Codex when new updates drop. It’s my way of pressure-testing where the tech is heading. I’ll throw it complicated prompts, weird edge cases, or messy code just to see how it handles them. The best update so far made it noticeably sharper at reasoning through multi-step logic.
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AI-Assisted Code Editor
Chat GPT is my go-to for rapid idea testing, structuring messy thoughts, and exploring angles I wouldn’t get to on my own. It’s great for breaking through early-stage fog and distilling complex ideas into something actionable. It’s basically my mental whiteboard.
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Learning
Elon Musk's 5 step process for making things in a better way
My favorite lesson from this video is that before you try to optimize anything, you need to get rid of lots of stuff first. most systems don’t need more layers or tweaks, they need less clutter and simpler process.
Traeger’s CEO on Cleaning Up a Toxic Culture
By Jeremy Andrus | Harvard Business Rev.
3-Hour Deep Dive into LLMs like ChatGPT | How AI Works
Andrej takes AI concepts and ideas that are insanely complex and presents them in a way that anyone can understand. The breakdown of how AI works is fascinating. Whatever questions you have about AI, I guarantee this video will answer them for you.
I love how this article translates abstract culture work into concrete decisions and actions that any leader can apply. The article explores what happens when leadership stops tolerating mediocrity and starts building systems that support trust, collaboration, and accountability.
Everyday Astronaut | Youtube
Andrej Karpathy | Youtube
Burnout Is About Your Workplace, Not Your People
This article completely changed how I think about work. Jennifer makes the simple but powerful point that when people are burned out, they don’t need more to do, even if it's "good" stuff like taking breaks, going for walks, meeting with a coach, etc. What they need is less to do, period.
The Scariest Navy SEAL Imaginable…And What He Taught Me | Jocko Willink
The Tim Ferris Show
Research: How One Bad Employee Can Corrupt a Whole Team
A single toxic person spreads negativity faster and does more damage than even the best performer can undo. It’s a powerful reminder that protecting culture is as important as hiring talent.
This episode is a basically a manual for life. Jocko’s approach to discipline, ownership, and calm under pressure applies to work, family, and leadership. His mindset strips away excuses and reminds me that almost every challenge gets easier once you take full responsibility for it.
by Jennifer Moss | Harvard Business Rev.
by Stephen Dimmock and William C. Gerken | Harvard Business review
Godel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid
This book rewired how I think about systems, creativity, and consciousness. It’s a rare gem that makes your brain hurt in the best possible way.
by Douglas R. Hofstadter
First Things First
First Things First taught me how to cut through the noise and reminds me to design my days around my values instead of reacting to what's loudest.
by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill , Rebecca R. Merrill
My All-Time Top Three Books
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, not time, is the key to High Performance
The energy management bible. It breaks down how to align your work, rest, and focus so you can perform at a high level without running yourself into the ground.
by Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz
Other Books I Love
Gadgets
Cool Stuff I love
Wireless Flir Edge Pro Thermal Imaging Camera | Flir
This thermal heat detector turned out to be way more useful than I expected. After some water damage at home, I used it to spot exactly where the problem was and track how well things were drying. It’s one of those tools you don’t realize you need until you have it.
DJI Avata 2 FPV Drone, Immersive Flight Experience | DJI
This drone is high on my wishlist. I’ve got an older DJI model, but this one is more immersive, much easier to fly, the controls are smoother, the stability is better, and the improved battery system means you’re not constantly worrying about it dying mid-flight.
Breo iSee4 Eye Massager with Heat Activation | Breo
This eye massager is the perfect antidote to screen fatigue. It sounds gimmicky until you try it. I’s like a meditation session for your eyes and nervous system. It’s become part of my shutdown routine, especially after long coding days.
Meta Vanguard with Meta AI, Audio, Photo, Video | Oakley
These glasses are another item on my wishlist because they just seems like a ton of fun to play with. I can take off on my runs without a phone, talk to the AI for pacing or music, and grab quick video clips from my point of view.
WHOOP 5.0/MG Activity Tracker Band | Whoop
I love my Whoop band because it gives me feedback I can actually use. It counts steps, tracks my sleep, and it helps me understand recovery, strain, and how daily habits affect my performance.
DIY Self Balancing Cube Gyroscope STEM Model | XDTKJDZ
This is another gadget on my wishlist because you get to build something that looks impossible. It's a cube that literally balances itself on its corner using an internal gyroscope. I did some research behind how it works and it's fascinating how difficult it is.
"My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength...My advice is to find fuel in failure. Sometimes failure gets you closer to where you want to be."
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe."
"Throughout the years in business, I found something…I always asked ‘why you do things’ and the answers you invariably get were ‘Oh that’s just the way it was done’...
"So in business, a lot of things are done….I call it folklore. They are done because they were done yesterday, and the day before, and so what that means is if you are willing to ask a lot of questions, and think about things and work really hard, you can learn business pretty fast. It’s not the hardest thing in the world.”
"Energy, not time, is the fundamental currency of high performance."
“Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better? Why hide deficiencies instead of overcoming them? Why look for friends or partners who will just shore up your self-esteem instead of ones who will also challenge you to grow? And why seek out the tried and true, instead of experiences that will stretch you?
"The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it’s not going well, is the hallmark of the growth mindset. This is the mindset that allows people to thrive during some of the most challenging times in their lives.”
Abraham Lincoln
Jim Loehr
The Power of Full Engagement
Carol Dweck
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Steve Jobs
The 1995 "Lost Interview"
Michael Jordan
Quotes
5 Proven AI Use Cases Every CEO Should Know
In this guide, you’ll discover five powerful AI applications every business leader should understand, complete with real examples, data, and practical strategies to help you stay ahead...
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The 90-Day Automation Plan: Streamline Workflows and Unlock Capacity
In just 90 days, you can streamline key workflows and take repetitive busywork off your team’s plate without needing a deep tech background or a huge IT budget.
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Why Falling Behind on AI Could Be the Smartest Move You Make
If you’re looking at the AI hype cycle and thinking, “We’re late to the party”, take a breath. You might actually be in a better position than you think.
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