“Be cordial or be on your way.”
“Constraints foster creativity.”
I love you.
Ken Reitz, n:
Cloud Software Architect & highest–level open source community contributor (Python).
Cloud Software Architect at Cloudreach.
Happily engaged and planning a family with the most lovely lady within the solar system.
Professional Context
Heroku:
Python Overlord
My professional legacy is mostly focused on my ~6.5 year tenure at Heroku, being the total owner of the Python Developer Experience, Product Ownership, On-Call Support, Marketing, and Evangelism.
A Concise List of Personal Values
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Balance.
Just Breathe.
Trust, but verify.
As above, so below.
Constraints foster creativity.
Full, 180° turns are encouraged.
Listen to everyone, then disregard it.
Optimize for peacefulness; in all directions.
Gift friends objects you once purchased for yourself.
Life is not a race, but there's no speed limit either.
Watch yourself closely, and learn from your mistakes.
Reality is what still exists after you stop believing in it.
Always give the benefit of the doubt; don't forget red flags.
There's a big difference between judgement and discernment.
Negative atmospheres are toxic. Remove yourself from them.
The trick is to go in “both” directions — at the same time.
Attention is your only currency. Allocate it sparingly.
Drink copious amounts of water—every day.
Fallibilism (epistemological & moral).
The best way to learn is to teach.
Be cordial or be on your way.
Do your best to sleep, daily.
Be gentle with yourself.
Inspire. Stay inspired.
Take breaks often, while continuing to breathe.
