Andy Claremont
@andymci
Professional geek. Amateur dad. Surfing the web.
Andy Claremont
andymci.com
So much opportunity, inspiration, creativity, and possibility lies in applying the skills and experience that you may have from technological disciplines in other realms and industries that are often far less advanced in their deployment of technologies.
How the hell are you supposed to have a career in tech in 2026? - Anil Dash
The modern creator isn't overwhelmed by a blank page; they're overwhelmed by a bottomless one. AI gives you ever more options, then appoints itself your guide. It tells you it’ll save time, then proceeds to steal it while you’re happily distracted.
Doomprompting Is the New Doomscrolling.
Knowing is not enough. Knowing too much can encourage us to procrastinate. There's a certain point when continuing to know at the expense of doing allows the mess to grow further
Abby Covert • How to Make Sense of Any Mess
Kurt Vonnegut, talking about when he tells his wife he’s going out to buy an envelope:
“Oh, she says well, you’re not a poor man. You know, why don’t you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet? And so I pretend not to hear her. And go out to get an envelope because I’m going to have a hell of a good time in the process of
... See moreWhen you write about yourself solving a problem in vivid, present-tense detail, you’re not just daydreaming: you’re activating your prefrontal cortex and rewiring your reticular activating system, the part of your brain that determines what you notice in the world around you.
Magdalena Ponurska • The 20-Minute Writing Exercise That Neuroscientists Say Can Solve Your Hardest Problems
Positioning’s also about controlling the narrative. Put in the work of helping shape how people see you, consistently. When people see the same themes, values, and messaging from you repeatedly—that’s how a personal brand is built. It not only creates recognition, but authority .
work(ish) by jacob • Being qualified isn't enough anymore
Build habits and routines that serve your own professional goals. As much as you can, participate in the things that get your name out into your professional community, whether that’s in-person events in your town, or writing on a regular basis about your area of expertise, or mentoring with those who are new to your field. You’ll never regret... See more
Anil Dash • How the hell are you supposed to have a career in tech in 2026? - Anil Dash
To spot weird signals, you need to go down rabbit holes. Follow your intuition. And remember, pursuing rabbit holes is not always an act of procrastination. Sometimes, it’s simply your mind telling you to follow your curiosity.