It’s been a while since my last post. Since then, I left my consulting gig and joined an early-stage startup. I wore more hats than I expected, got to lead and mentor people, and along the way entered my 30s (midlife-crisis / existential-dread era ). Just when I felt like I had found my footing and mapped out my trajectory, AI showed up and reshaped the landscape. Now nearly a decade into writing code, it feels like the right time to pause and reflect on what I’ve been feeling lately.