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A motion-driven journal on engineering leadership, volleyball execution, poker decision quality, and gym consistency.

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Team members reviewing a product architecture board with delivery milestones.

Leading with Context, Not Control

How I run engineering teams by optimizing clarity, ownership, and shipping cadence instead of enforcing process theater.

Feb 18, 2026Read post

Volleyball athlete practicing approach footwork on a marked indoor court.

Volleyball4 min

Volleyball Footwork That Changes Everything

A practical footwork stack for faster approach timing, cleaner contact, and fewer wasted jumps under pressure.

Feb 10, 2026Read post

Poker table setup with chips, cards, and a session notebook for tracking decisions.

Poker5 min

Poker Edges from Discipline, Not Drama

The habits that improved my long-term EV more than any solver screenshot or one flashy hand review.

Jan 29, 2026Read post

Strength training station with barbell, plates, and logged workout progression.

Gym5 min

Gym Programming for Engineers

A sustainable strength plan for people who ship software by day and still want real progress in the gym.

Jan 20, 2026Read post

Focus Areas

Four domains, one system: deliberate practice, feedback loops, and long-term performance.

Tech Lead

Engineering leadership, product thinking, and execution systems.

Volleyball

Technique, movement quality, and game intelligence.

Poker

Decision science, bankroll discipline, and mindset.

Gym

Strength training, recovery systems, and athletic habits.