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I’m someone who likes to work a little slower, explore a subject in-depth, and always go back to basics. If you’re reading this, you probably appreciate a similar craftsmen-like approach, and often find good ideas, overlooked by popular trends. Craftsmen correctly identify that true principles and skills that don’t change. This helps them see past the latest craze, tune out noise, and focus on long-term impact. But success with this approach can grow into a temptation to ignore time entirely. We can come to believe that our work is time-less. If we put in the hard work to make a great project, it will be appreciated, no matter when it’s done or what comes after. On a personal level, this is obviously not true. We go through seasons of life where time, skills, energy, and interests vary, Seasons for projects are limited, and the nature of the work we can do in each season also changes. I unfortunately, have had to leave projects behind, not because they are not good, but because I am no

Take your time Home GitHub Rss Take your time 11/24/2025 I'm someone who likes to work a little slower, explore a subject in-depth, and always go back to basics. If you're reading this, you probably appreciate a similar craftsmen -like approach, and often find good ideas, overlooked by popular trends. Craftsmen correctly identify that true principles and skills that don't change. This helps them see past the latest craze, tune out noise, and focus on long-term impact. But success with this approach can grow into a temptation to ignore time entirely. We can come to believe that our work is time

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