Routines for a healthy and happy life (as a software engineer)

Introduction I have always been passionate about productivity. As a dedicated software engineer, the pursuit of continuous learning and the creation of high-quality, maintainable code are paramount. However, focusing solely on honing technical skills while neglecting other facets of life can lead to an imbalance, a state best described by Kelsey Hightower’s insightful observation: If you focus too much on technology and technical skills, you’ll end up as a senior engineer and a junior human being....

April 18, 2025 · 9 min · Daniel Gerlach