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The uncomfortable truth about trusting your own engineering judgment
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Not Hustle. Smart Systems
Stop burning out. Build habits that actually compound.
Jan 9
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Shireen Nagdive
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Stop Writing to Communicate. Start Writing to Think.
The habits, models, and feedback loops behind world-class technical writing.
Dec 5, 2025
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Shireen Nagdive
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You’re Not Ready for a Promotion. You’re Ready to *Become* Promotable.
The Playbook for Becoming the Engineer Leaders Want to Promote
Nov 21, 2025
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Shireen Nagdive
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Your Code Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect. It Needs to Ship.
The art of knowing when your code is ready to ship—and when you're just overthinking it
Nov 14, 2025
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Shireen Nagdive
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Your Code Review Reputation Is Your Engineering Currency
Every “LGTM” is a statement about your standards
Nov 7, 2025
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Shireen Nagdive
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The Hardest Part of Engineering Isn’t the Code
It’s fighting the voice in your head telling you you’re not enough
Sep 26, 2025
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Shireen Nagdive
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The 3 Questions That Make You Look Senior
Ask them before writing a single line.
Sep 19, 2025
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