Beyond Work
The things that keep me curious, grounded, and occasionally humbled.
Reading
Mostly non-fiction — history, philosophy, science, and books about how people make decisions. I read slowly and take notes. Currently working through my backlog of books I bought during a pandemic-era Amazon binge.
Music
Listener, not maker. Carnatic classical in the morning, indie folk while working, something with a beat for runs. I'm convinced that good playlists are an underrated productivity tool.
Running
Started during the pandemic as a way to get outside. Completed a half-marathon and immediately wondered why I put myself through it. Then signed up for another one. Mornings, usually 5–8km, headphones optional.
Experiments
Small side projects that may never see the light of day — scripts, automations, mini-apps built to solve a problem I have or to learn something I don't know yet. The best ones make my own life slightly better. The rest go in a drawer.
"The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them."
— Stephen King, The Body