Archive - Elevate

Focus on what you can control

Actionable advice for empowerment

Jun 24 •

May 2024

10 lessons from 12 years at Google

My lessons learned along the way.

May 13 •

April 2024

Conquering Imposter Syndrome

Lessons from the intersection of doing and discussing

Apr 30 •

The Debugger's Toolkit

Understanding the thoughtful art of debugging code

Apr 9 •

February 2024

Stick to boring architecture for as long as possible.

Don't get lost in the tech; keep your sight fixed on the value created.

Feb 19 •

January 2024

Consistency matters.

Your whole life can change with one year of focused daily effort.

Jan 28 •

Leading Effective Engineering Teams

What are the most important dynamics for an effective team?

Jan 18 •

Effective engineering managers

The 10 traits that make great managers from Google's Project Oxygen

Jan 9 •

Stretch yourself from time to time.

If you don't, you may miss out on valuable chances to level up.

Jan 5 •

Possibilities if you ask for what you want.

From silence to success: mastering the art of asking

Jan 2 •

December 2023

23 lessons in 2023

Wisdom we can carry into the new year

Dec 30, 2023 •

Reduce the gap between idea and execution

Small steps to make big goals achievable.

Dec 29, 2023 •

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