# one second (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover one second. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bet On Centaurs](https://asnewman.github.io/bet-on-centaurs) _2026-06-18 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Why pairing humans with AI beats replacing them, from Kasparov's centaurs to a late-night debugging session ## [Why Nihilism Is Great for Values](https://asnewman.github.io/why-nihilism-is-great-for-values) _2026-05-01 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A reflection on how nihilism can make values personal, flexible, and freeing. ## [Keeping Up With PRs in an Agentic World](https://asnewman.github.io/keeping-up-with-prs-in-an-agentic-world) _2026-02-23 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Thoughts on managing PRs in an AI-assisted development workflow ## [Getting Over AI Shame](https://asnewman.github.io/getting-over-ai-shame) _2026-02-03 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Why we should openly embrace AI tools and share our workflows with others ## [One Second Moments](https://asnewman.github.io/one-seconds-moments) _2026-01-14 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Recording one second moments and creating yearly montages - plus building an iOS app to make editing easier ## [Advent of Writing Reflection](https://asnewman.github.io/advent-of-writing-reflection) _2026-01-01 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A reflection on completing Advent of Writing 2025 ## [Free Will](https://asnewman.github.io/free-will) _2025-12-26 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Exploring the concept of free will and determinism ## [Don’t Speed Up Content](https://asnewman.github.io/dont-speed-up-content) _2025-12-19 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Stop trying to cram so much information at once ## [Everyone Should Have a Blog](https://asnewman.github.io/everyone-should-have-a-blog) _2025-12-17 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Why maintaining a blog benefits both the writer and readers through clearer thinking, engagement, and preserving ideas ## [My First Marathon (Fuji Marathon)](https://asnewman.github.io/my-first-marathon) _2025-12-15 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A detailed account of completing my first marathon at the 50th annual Mt. Fuji marathon in Japan ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nDMO75OxW9Bl) _2025-12-15 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [The Do-Say Ratio](https://asnewman.github.io/do-say-ratio) _2025-12-13 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Why your do-say ratio matters for building trust and reliability, especially as a manager ## [Do Performance Reviews](https://asnewman.github.io/do-performance-reviews) _2025-12-12 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Why performance reviews are essential for clear feedback, compensation discussions, and career growth ## [Service Attitude](https://asnewman.github.io/service-attitude) _2025-12-11 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Why tech workers should adopt a service attitude to create better collaboration and workplace environments ## [Use Travel Guide Books](https://asnewman.github.io/use-travel-guide-books) _2025-12-10 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Why travel guide books offer a better way to explore new places than relying on social media recommendations ## [Why Not Romanticize Life](https://asnewman.github.io/why-not-romanticize-life) _2025-12-09 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A reflection on finding meaning in small moments by borrowing the mindset that makes movies feel meaningful ## [The Everyday Awe We Stop Noticing](https://asnewman.github.io/the-awe-we-stop-noticing) _2025-12-08 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A reflection on the everyday marvels we normalize and how noticing them brings awe back into our lives ## [Organizing My First Running Event](https://asnewman.github.io/organizing-my-first-running-event) _2025-12-07 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A reflection on organizing a 30k trail running event for my 30th birthday ## [Thoughts on The Remains of the Day](https://asnewman.github.io/thoughts-on-remains-of-the-day) _2025-12-06 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A reflection on finding purpose in work while avoiding the cost of neglecting life outside of it ## [Small Perks, Big Benefits](https://asnewman.github.io/small-perks-big-benefits) _2025-12-05 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Creative benefits that improve employee happiness ## [Trusting Your Past Self](https://asnewman.github.io/trust-your-past-self) _2025-12-04 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A mindset for avoiding procrastination ## [Open this .onion address (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/syQ4EzWn6XOh) _2025-12-04 · **Sponsored**_ Access 7btj5kisrpopxjkhmcugbiygfk2xd6op3ta7whfrmxxrldyrlh5b5zad.onion using a Tor browser. ## [Top Down vs Bottom Up Leadership](https://asnewman.github.io/top-down-vs-bottom-up-leadership) _2025-12-03 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Exploring leadership styles ## [Hobby Depth](https://asnewman.github.io/hobby-depth) _2025-12-02 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Going deep on hobbies ## [Earn Simplicity](https://asnewman.github.io/earn-simplicity) _2025-11-05 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A new value introduced to me. ## [FSD, Pluck, and Below Deck Season 12](https://asnewman.github.io/fsdpluckbelowdeck) _2025-09-29 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A blogging series covering Tesla's Full Self-Driving, my Mac app Pluck, and Below Deck Season 12. ## [Rebuilding Ditto](https://asnewman.github.io/rebuildingditto) _2025-08-26 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ A look into rebuilding Ditto's copy management platform from the ground up. ## [Question Best Practices](https://ajkprojects.com/questionbestpractices) _2024-11-28 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Why you should reevalutae best practices. ## [Talk Less in Meetings](https://ajkprojects.com/talklessinmeetings) _2024-09-20 · ashleynewman@protonmail.com (Ash) · ajkprojects_ Strive to be the most impactful person in the room, not the loudest.