A map of what shaped me.
Start with the books I recommend, the ideas that changed my life, and the things I’m exploring now: agentic engineering, rituals, food, travel, and connection.
Books I recommend to friends
The most visited doorway becomes the main doorway. Covers, short notes, and why each book changed something.
Ideas that changed my life
Groundbreaking ideas that changed the course of my life. These are the beliefs and frameworks I keep coming back to when I need to choose myself, act from abundance, move my body, or connect more honestly.
Read the ideas →Currently reading
Follow along on Goodreads.
Audiobooks
Some books are better in the author's own voice. Timing, humor, and emotion can change how they land.
View recommendations →How to use AI well
Practical principles for delegating tasks, giving feedback, and getting better work from AI agents.
Read more →Now
Building useful software, getting stronger, and making time for life with Isa.
Current status →Principles
More from the garden
- Guatemalan Food →
A taste of home.
- Simple and Sinister Workout →
Notes on a one-kettlebell routine.
- Poem →
Rumi on asking for help.
- Changelog →
How this garden has grown.