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In my relationship, I’ve learned that love isn’t just felt, it’s maintained. Not in grand gestures, but in quiet attention. The same way a great suit doesn’t just appear…it’s cut, checked, adjusted, and revisited. Relationships are like that. They need fittings. Erin and I keep a running note on our phones. It’s a shared space. A place to check in on ourselves, on each other, on where we’re…
We stand on the cusp of Australian Fashion Week, a celebration not merely of clothing but of identity, legacy, and the sublime artistry inherent within our nation’s creative heart. Today, reflecting upon the recent profound shift in our political landscape—the sweeping victory of Australia’s Labor Party, I find myself contemplating deeply the significance of such a moment for our beloved fashion…
Ah, the world of APIs, where developers dance with joy at the prospect of integrating their creations with the likes of Spotify, only to have the music abruptly stop when the API rug is pulled out from under their feet. Recently, Spotify decided to shut down several of its beloved API endpoints, leaving developers and users alike to face the music—and not the kind they were hoping for. The…
In the whispers of unsolved riddles, our pulse quickens, skin tingling with anticipation. The unknown beckons, a seductive siren's call. Mystery cloaks the mundane in alluring shadows, turning the ordinary into a playground of sensual wonder. We're explorers, each stolen glance an intimate expedition. Curiosity caresses our minds, guiding us through life's labyrinth, unveiling tantalising secrets.…
In the grand journey of life... We are voyagers, cartographers of our own joy... With each mile traveled, each border crossed, We sketch new chapters in our story... In distant cafes with newfound friends, On winding roads that lead to discovery... Here, we forge the true riches of existence, More valuable than any souvenir... For it is in these wanderings, That we truly savor the spice of life...…
Your smile kindles mine, Your words breathe life into my dreams. Together we rise, unbound, Elevated by each other's beams. The path forward shines brighter With your compassionate light, Guiding me to be better, Empowering me to take flight. In your embrace I find solace, A sanctuary where I can be My truest self, ever-growing, Blossoming in your company. Over wine and well-aged steak, We toast…
Imagine for a moment that you could peer into the minds of those around you. What if you could glimpse the intricate tapestry of their thoughts, the ebb and flow of their emotions, and the hidden desires that drive their actions? What if you could harness this knowledge to navigate the complex dance of human interaction with unparalleled grace and effectiveness? These are the tantalising…
Today, we're diving into the incredible world of Starlink satellite internet. If you've ever wondered how it's possible to beam internet from a satellite dish on your roof to a satellite orbiting 550 kilometres above Earth, then buckle up because we're about to explore the mind-blowing technology that makes it all happen. First off, let's talk about the Starlink ground dish, affectionately dubbed…
Geez! As of 2024 I’ve been working in tech for 20 years! Specifically in tech-startups for half that building and scaling innovative companies, so as a result I've had the privilege of working with some of the brightest minds in the startup world. From my early days as a software engineer to my more recent roles as CTO and entrepreneur, I've seen firsthand what it takes to turn a bold vision into…
As someone who has spent countless hours searching for the perfect pair of pants, I can confidently say that the struggle is real. We've all been there – sifting through racks of clothing, trying on pair after pair, only to leave the store empty-handed and frustrated. The truth is, finding pants that fit like a glove is no easy feat. But why is it so challenging to find a great pair of pants? The…
Storytelling is one of the most powerful skills any leader can possess. The best storytellers not only entertain and inspire, they inform and educate to drive change. Jurgen Klopp’s transformation of Liverpool Football Club from underachievers to Premier League champions is a masterclass in effective leadership storytelling. The Situation – Liverpool’s History of Heartbreak # When Jurgen Klopp…
Storytelling is one of the most powerful skills any leader can possess. The best storytellers not only entertain and inspire, they inform and educate to drive change. Jurgen Klopp’s transformation of Liverpool Football Club from underachievers to Premier League champions is a masterclass in effective leadership storytelling. The Situation – Liverpool’s History of Heartbreak # When Jurgen Klopp…
Name any business. It is collecting data about the customer, their own products, market research and everything in between today. Not only are they collecting this data, it’s also growing rapidly to the point that it's getting ridiculous for humans to even figure out what to do with it all. So what exactly is customer data? In simple terms, it’s anything to do with the customer (or end user in…
Name any business. It is collecting data about the customer, their own products, market research and everything in between today. Not only are they collecting this data, it’s also growing rapidly to the point that it's getting ridiculous for humans to even figure out what to do with it all. So what exactly is customer data? In simple terms, it’s anything to do with the customer (or end user in…
https://web.eecs.utk.edu/~azh/blog/featurestheywanted.html For this specific case (product discovery interviews) take a look at Interviewing Users by Steve Portigal, and Validating Product Ideas by Tomer Sharon. "Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug TELL your users that the new thing now exists! Write a good update. Whether it’s the email or change log. Let your customers know. This is called…
When a football ⚽️ team runs out onto the pitch, the coach or team manager has to pick a “starting 11”. The best 11 players that the coach thinks will achieve the outcome of the game for that specific team they are playing against (usually to win). This starting 11 can be dynamic and is picked from a squad of players. The squad can (and usually does) contain up to 30 individuals all vying for the…
When a football ⚽️ team runs out onto the pitch, the coach or team manager has to pick a “starting 11”. The best 11 players that the coach thinks will achieve the outcome of the game for that specific team they are playing against (usually to win). This starting 11 can be dynamic and is picked from a squad of players. The squad can (and usually does) contain up to 30 individuals all vying for the…
The main news yesterday was the results of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) testing the impact of Generative AI on its consultants 👩💻 The results were quite overwhelming: consultants using GPT-4 finished 12.2% more tasks, completed tasks 25.1% more quickly, and produced 40% higher quality results. A few weeks back, McKinsey unveiled its new internal generative AI tool “Lilli” - a chat application…
Building a shared understanding often takes longer than we realise. "We can cover that in 20 minutes, right?” But what actually happens is it takes an hour. Retrospectively we think it was due to poor facilitation, bad planning, or similar - “why did it drag on?" Instead what we really should be asking is, "should we have allocated more time?" Can’t find the time? Then it’s a symptom of a bigger…
As a startup CTO who has led multiple products from conception to full launch, I’ve picked up some lessons along the way. One key learning is that having a solid product development framework is crucial for setting teams up for success. In my experience, many founders dive right into building without considering the full product journey. This leads to misalignment across teams and unclear…
Australian Federal Treasury has just released a discussion paper that dives into the use of screen scraping to access consumer banking data. The paper is a call to action for insights on how to best regulate this practice, especially within the banking sector. The paper seeks to examine the current state of screen scraping, its risks, and how upcoming reforms like Open Banking could shape its…
I've been working in data for almost 20 years and dogmatically subscribe to the following absolute laws of data: Data insatiability: If you give anyone any data at all they will ask for more. There is no data point that is considered final and satisfactory. Never! Data questionability: Any suitably intelligent person can discount, inject doubt in, or discredit any data presented to them. There is…
Ok so let's dream big together. Imagine if the powers that be had taken a more creative approach to the National Broadband Network (NBN) project. What could've been accomplished if we dared to reimagine this ambitious initiative from the ground up? First, some background for those not fully up to speed on the NBN. Announced in 2009 under the Rudd government, the NBN aimed to replace Australia's…
The biggest differentiator between great #DesignSystems and mediocre ones has nothing to do with components, tokens, voice/tone, or even design principles. The thing that separates great from good are the governance & maintenance strategies. By “governance” I don’t mean “enforcement”. That has no place in any mature design system. What I mean is how do you continually enhance the design system so…
One of the weirdest things about Companies is how little focus they place on Consumers Two Harvard Business School professors authored a study on how CEOs spend their time and found that, on average, just 6% of their time is spent with frontline teams and 3% with customers. They spend 72% of their time in meetings. Companies are, without exception, structured in a way that completely turns their…
Websites as we know them will become obsolete: My prediction on the near future of AI It might be a bit out there, but here we go: I'll start with an analogy about Amazon. Where do you go to buy something? Amazon. Often times, regardless of the brand, many consumers choose to start there. The manufacturer's B2C platform is irrelevant in that case. Amazon is an aggregator of goods, and that is what…
I don't manage our team, I serve them. I'm there to remove roadblocks. I teach them, but they teach me more. I watch their back and they watch mine. I'm there to make sure they have everything they need. I want them to be happy and enjoy what they do. If they don't, I work to make that a possibility even if that means helping them get a new job. When mistakes are made I take ownership, I don't…
It’s like being a professional athlete. You need to be prepared to do the hours. You need to practice. You need to do all this for free. With no financial gain. At a certain point you get your opportunity to do something bigger. So you can put your skills to the test. The ones that become the best are the ones that dedicate more hours that their competitor.
I've been working in data for almost 20 years and dogmatically subscribe to the following absolute laws of data: Data insatiability: If you give anyone any data at all they will ask for more. There is no data point that is considered final and satisfactory. Never! Data questionability: Any suitably intelligent person can discount, inject doubt in, or discredit any data presented to them. There is…
Over the years I’ve met so many people that are interesting. One of my favourite things about meeting these people is that it is an adventure to know more about the world. I get asked many times how I do it. So here is my approach! Just do it Skip small talk, ask personal questions There is no room for negativity, instead find the things in common Give a honest unique compliment Ask for a simple…
The morning coffee aroma fills me with cheer At Neighborhood Café where chums draw near Letting go of yesterday's drama and fear A new day dawns, let's give a rousing cheer! The heavenly scent of toasting brioche surrounds On Crown Street's patios, hears the joyful sounds As banter with new friends astounds and resounds In merry community my spirit abounds Dogs frolicking lifts my heart, what a…
Ok so let's dream big together. Imagine if the powers that be had taken a more creative approach to the National Broadband Network (NBN) project. What could've been accomplished if we dared to reimagine this ambitious initiative from the ground up? First, some background for those not fully up to speed on the NBN. Announced in 2009 under the Rudd government, the NBN aimed to replace Australia's…
As marketers lose their collective shit for the 42,435th occasion - this time over Al - a quick reminder of last year's belle of the idiots ball: The Metaverse. Remember that "revolution". I know they aren't the same thing but marketing has form. An unhealthy obsession with the pornography of change at the expense doing a good, basic job in the present.
I ache to grow, but something holds me back. A nameless dread that leaves my spirit slack. What inner chains prevent me from my track? I ponder this, yet answers I do lack. Attention's warmth once filled my empty cup. But now its absence leaves me drained up. My empathy a flood, my soul used up. I crave connection before time is up. The lioness, her claws left wounds inside. Rejection's sting…
I don’t want quick intimacy I want someone to lean into me for a lifetime Like how I dreamt it was meant to be Holding you through the still days And then the storms too ‘Cos anyone can do the honeymoon phase, but True romantics hold for the distant moons that are deeper and blue Was told we were supposed to spend our lives with someone And that someone would be your journal First person you tell…
The biggest differentiator between great #DesignSystems and mediocre ones has nothing to do with components, tokens, voice/tone, or even design principles. The thing that separates great from good are the governance & maintenance strategies. By “governance” I don’t mean “enforcement”. That has no place in any mature design system. What I mean is how do you continually enhance the design system so…
The main news yesterday was the results of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) testing the impact of Generative AI on its consultants 👩💻 The results were quite overwhelming: consultants using GPT-4 finished 12.2% more tasks, completed tasks 25.1% more quickly, and produced 40% higher quality results. A few weeks back, McKinsey unveiled its new internal generative AI tool “Lilli” - a chat application…
Haunted by ghosts of inadequacy, I tread the path of perfection, Seeking validation, grasping at greatness, Trying to outrun the demons within. My endless efforts never enough, The finish line forever out of reach, Comparing myself to fantasies unrealised, Judging my progress against moving targets. A fraud, an impostor, undeserving, The lingering fear that one day I’ll be exposed, My achievements…
As a startup CTO who has led multiple products from conception to full launch, I’ve picked up some lessons along the way. One key learning is that having a solid product development framework is crucial for setting teams up for success. In my experience, many founders dive right into building without considering the full product journey. This leads to misalignment across teams and unclear…
The Pandemic lockdowns changed some of our false assumptions about how work should be. An easily spread virus naturally got us thinking about space more than ever and thus “where" we should be when we worked and if it made sense. We saw Zoom and Teams as new ways to transcend distance. But we didn’t challenge time nor synchronicity But the other assumed constraint is "when". Working 8 hours a day,…
Discipline + consistency. # That is all. #
When the universe whispers The city buzzes with whispered wisdom, Secrets shared between fleeting souls on crowded trains. Heels click coded messages on sidewalks, Hints of playful invitations in their rhythm. Streetlights flicker all-seeing Morse, Catching glimpses of trysts in shadowy corners. Sirens sing arias of mischief and desire, Beckoning nights filled with reckless fire. When the universe…
Australian Federal Treasury has just released a discussion paper that dives into the use of screen scraping to access consumer banking data. The paper is a call to action for insights on how to best regulate this practice, especially within the banking sector. The paper seeks to examine the current state of screen scraping, its risks, and how upcoming reforms like Open Banking could shape its…
“ Find a partner who can accept you as you are but also inspires you to evolve because they take their own growth seriously. Love will not seek to change you, but it will embrace you so unconditionally that you will feel safe enough to heal the old and put effort into the new. The courage you both have to stay committed to the energy journey will reflect brightly on your relationship, all the good…
One of the weirdest things about Companies is how little focus they place on Consumers Two Harvard Business School professors authored a study on how CEOs spend their time and found that, on average, just 6% of their time is spent with frontline teams and 3% with customers. They spend 72% of their time in meetings. Companies are, without exception, structured in a way that completely turns their…
In this modern age, where thoughts convene, The notion of self-control, a curious scene. We act on impulses, like stars on a screen, Reaching out to the past when loneliness keen. We snap in the moment, on life's edgy brink, Spend recklessly, driven by what we think. Phones light up idle hours, a digital link, Avoiding human touch, from reality, we shrink. Technology, a marvel, our daily ride, But…
In the world of steamy embraces, I'm all about those dates that set the room on fire. Our souls? They're like two magnets, pulling together in a clash of cravings that's hotter than hell. Talking fine wines is good and all, but damn, our connection's like a top-shelf whiskey, smooth and burnin' with an intensity that's off the charts. Food's not just food, it's a freakin' banquet of indulgence,…
"He stopped replying, can you believe, Didn't even say he had to leave! No goodbye or reason at all... The nerve of that guy, what gall!" Yet just a week ago, you plainly ghosted A suitor who your interest boasted. You left his texts seen but unanswered, His eager hopes completely bantered. "That creep was so annoying and attached, I had to cut ties, my patience dispatched!" The excuse rolls…
Melting bank accounts, empty wallets burning, coins and bills in short supply, finances spurning, a negative balance, overdraft fees alarming, my credit card crying, decline alerts disarming. Yet fret not, my dear— our love still shining bright.
"How could they agree to date around? Don't they know jealousy abounds! Multiple lovers is so taboo... It must mean their love isn't true." Yet just last week when you were free, You juggled three guys simultaneously. Went on dates with Jim, Jake and John Till you picked one when bored of the con. Now you scoff at those who ethically date, Though you judged not your promiscuous state. My friend,…