Taking the leap...

Hello there!

If you’re reading this, you’re among a select few who can say “I know when he started writing.”

Why This Blog?

I’ve decided to launch this blog as a commitment to personal accountability and to honor the support of close friends who believe in me. For too long, I’ve held back from sharing my learning journey publicly, worried about making mistakes or looking foolish.

But I’ve realized something important: the fear of looking stupid is exactly what’s holding me back from growing.

Learning in Public

This is my first step toward learning in public—sharing my thoughts, my progress, my mistakes, and my wins. I believe that by documenting my journey, I’ll:

• Hold myself accountable to my goals
• Help others who might be on a similar path
• Build a habit of consistent learning and reflection
• Create a record of my growth over time

What to Expect

This blog will be my space to explore:

• Tech — Software engineering, distributed systems, and the things I’m building
• Learning — New skills I’m picking up and resources I find valuable
• Reflections — Thoughts on career growth, problem-solving, and the craft of engineering

I won’t pretend to have all the answers. Some posts might be rough around the edges. I’ll make mistakes, and that’s okay. That’s the whole point.

An Invitation

If you’re here, consider this your front-row seat to an interesting journey. I invite you to follow along, learn with me, and share your own experiences.

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Here’s to:

• 🎯 Overcoming fears
• 📚 Learning new skills
• 💪 Improving current ones
• ✨ Making our dreams a reality

🥂 Cheers to new beginnings!

See you in my next post.

— Abisoye