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  • Learn Piano Your Way: Play What You Love

    Learn Piano Your Way: Play What You Love

    Many traditional piano teachers and musicians insist new players start with classical and jazz piano before attempting to learn anything else. Therein lies a problem. What if you want to play piano, but don’t enjoy playing classical music or jazz standards? Maybe you want to play your favourite jazz fusion or jazz funk tracks, or…

  • The Future of the Web, According to AI

    The Future of the Web, According to AI

    After reading a recent article in The Economist (AI is Killing The Web. Can Anything Save It? / Alternative Link) which aligned with some of the points I raised in my own post, The Silent Revolution: How AI Could Render Blogs Obsolete, I wondered how some of the current crop of Generative AI chatbots would…

  • From VIC-20 to AI: Why I’m Looking Forward to Some “Retro-Coding”

    From VIC-20 to AI: Why I’m Looking Forward to Some “Retro-Coding”

    There’s no denying it. The sun will soon begin to set on my long and fulfilling career in technology. I’m still some years off, but as I approach retirement I’m finding myself drawn back to where it all began: the simple, pure joy of coding. It’s a feeling that’s been stirring for a while now,…

  • How to Be More Productive When You Don’t Know Where to Start

    We’ve all been there: you sit down, ready to be productive, and then … nothing. There’s a vague sense that something needs to be done, but you’re not sure what. You check your email. Scroll a bit. Suddenly, 45 minutes have vanished, and you still feel stuck. It’s not always laziness or procrastination – often,…

  • 10 Small Steps to Gain Momentum with Your New Idea

    If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have a brilliant idea that excites you. However, moving from inspiration to action can feel overwhelming. The good news is, building momentum doesn’t require giant leaps. Small, consistent steps can create powerful forward motion. Here’s how to get your new idea off the ground in just…

  • Zen Meditation: The Difference Between Zazen and Shikantaza

    Zen Meditation: The Difference Between Zazen and Shikantaza

    I’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation for a long time now – almost fifteen years, on and off – but for the last few months I’ve been consistently practicing Zen meditation in an attempt to better focus my mind and deal with the daily pressures of work and life. Two terms have repeatedly been cropping up…

  • Why Not Everyone Can (or Should) Be a Startup Entrepreneur

    The startup world is often glamourised through success stories of founders who turned brilliant ideas into billion-dollar companies. These narratives have created a cultural zeitgeist where entrepreneurship is portrayed as the ultimate career path. However, the reality is far more nuanced. While entrepreneurship can be rewarding, it’s not a path suited for everyone – nor…

  • How Self-Awareness Can Transform Your Career (And How to Develop It)

    Self-awareness – the ability to accurately recognise your own emotions, strengths, limitations, and impact on others – is perhaps the most underrated career skill. While technical expertise and industry knowledge often take center stage in professional development, self-awareness quietly determines how effectively you can navigate workplace relationships, handle feedback, make decisions, and ultimately progress in…