Reading List
Books, articles, and resources that shaped how I think about building things. Not a curated list, just what actually helped me.
Books that changed my mind
The Lean Startup - Eric Ries
Taught me that building things people actually want is more important than building things perfectly. The whole "build, measure, learn" cycle is how I approach every project now.
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Small changes compound. This book helped me understand why consistency beats intensity every time. I apply this to coding, learning, and building habits that actually stick.
The Mom Test - Rob Fitzpatrick
How to talk to customers without getting fake answers. This book saved me from building things nobody wanted. The questions you ask matter more than the features you build.
Articles that stuck with me
"The Web's Grain" - Frank Chimero
About working with the web instead of against it. Made me think differently about how to build for the web.
Read it →"Good Design is as Little Design as Possible" - Dieter Rams
Less is more. This principle guides every design decision I make. If it doesn't serve a purpose, it shouldn't be there.
Read it →"The Paradox of Choice" - Barry Schwartz
Too many options paralyze people. This is why I keep my apps simple and focused. Better to do one thing really well than many things poorly.
Watch it →Resources I keep coming back to
Technical
MDN Web Docs: The only web reference I trust.
Tailwind CSS Docs: For styling without the headache.
Astro Docs: For building fast, simple websites.
GitHub: For exploring how others solve problems.
Business & Product
Indie Hackers: Real stories from real builders.
Product Hunt: For discovering new tools and ideas.
Stripe Atlas: For understanding business basics.
YC Startup Library: Free resources for founders.
Currently Reading
The Design of Everyday Things
Don Norman
Making me think differently about how people interact with the things I build. Great insights on user experience and design psychology.
Atomic Habits (Re-read)
James Clear
Reading it again because I forgot most of it the first time. Good books deserve multiple reads, and this one keeps teaching me new things.
My reading philosophy
I don't read to impress people or to say I've read something. I read to learn and to change how I think.
If a book doesn't change something about how I approach problems, it wasn't worth my time. I'd rather re-read a good book than read a mediocre one.
The best books are the ones that make you see your own work differently. They plant seeds that grow into better decisions later.