Collection
This is a living shelf of the things that shape my creativity, thinking, and day-to-day workflow — from books and dev tools to music, articles, and random gems I find along the way. Think of it as a personal library of inspiration and utility.
Articles That Changed My Thinking
Articles & Ideas
- Connecting the Dots - Steve JobsOne of the most iconic talks on trusting the process and creativity over time.
- Why Great Engineers Write - Isaac LymanA reflection on how writing makes you a better engineer and thinker.
- Learn in Public - swyxA mindset shift that encourages open learning and growth through sharing.
- There’s No Speed Limit - Derek SiversA short piece on the power of intensity, focus, and moving faster.
- The Power of Boring Technology - Dan McKinleyWhy stability beats trendiness when it comes to core infrastructure.
Music & Playlists
Songs that move me — whether I'm in deep work, reflecting, or recharging. From gospel to soul, from timeless lyrics to focused beats.
- The Wonderful Blood - Tiffany Hudson - A beautiful, honest worship anthem.
- The Goodness of God - Bethel Music - A powerful song celebrating God's faithfulness.
- Promises - Maverick City Music - A song of hope and trust in God's promises.
- Way Maker - Leeland - An uplifting song about God's miracle-working power.
- Build My Life - Pat Barrett - A worship song about building life on God's foundation.
- Lofi Hip Hop Radio - Lofi Girl - A 24/7 stream of chilled beats — perfect for focus and calm.
- Chillhop Essentials – Summer 2023 - Chillhop Music - A mellow blend of jazzy beats and lofi vibes for relaxed productivity.
- Hans Zimmer - Time (Inception) - Hans Zimmer - Epic instrumental composition — dramatic, focused energy.
- Coding in the Rain ☔ - The Jazz Hop Café - Rainy lofi ambiance for deep work or late-night sessions.
- Nigerian Chill Afrobeats 2023 - Afrobeat Cruise - Smooth, laid-back Afrobeat vibes — good for creative flow.
- Focus Flow – Instrumental Hip Hop - Steezyasfuck - Groovy instrumentals that hit the sweet spot between chill and upbeat.
- Lo-Fi for Developers - freeCodeCamp - Chill lofi playlist curated specifically for long coding sessions.
Tools
Tools & Resources
- Eraser - Collaborative dev-first whiteboard for diagrams, system designs, and flowcharts.
- Excalidraw - Collaborative whiteboard with a hand-drawn aesthetic. Ideal for quick sketches, wireframes, and team brainstorming sessions.
- Ray.so - Share code snippets with beautiful visuals. Fast and social-friendly.
- OKLCH Color Picker & Converter - Color picker and converter for modern color spaces like OKLCH. Useful for designers and developers.
- Figma - Collaborative interface design tool. Great for wireframing and prototyping.
- Miro - Online collaborative whiteboarding platform for teams.