Favourites
A curated collection of songs, books, movies, places, and courses that have shaped my thinking and inspired my work. Each recommendation comes with a personal note on why it matters.
Songs

Weightless
Marconi Union • Ambient
Scientifically designed to reduce anxiety by 65%. Perfect for deep work sessions.
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Strobe
Deadmau5 • For Lack of a Better Name
The 10-minute build-up teaches patience and the power of gradual progression.
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Porcelain
Moby • Play
Nostalgic and melancholic, perfect for reflective moments and creative thinking.
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The Mom Test
Rob Fitzpatrick
Changed how I validate business ideas. No more biased feedback from friends and family.
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Atomic Habits
James Clear
The 1% better every day philosophy transformed my productivity and personal growth.
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The Design of Everyday Things
Don Norman
Made me see design everywhere. Essential for anyone building user-facing products.
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The Social Network
David Fincher • 2010
Captures the intensity and obsession required to build something revolutionary.
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Her
Spike Jonze • 2013
A beautiful exploration of human-AI relationships. Feels more relevant every year.
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Inception
Christopher Nolan • 2010
Layers within layers. Reminds me that complex problems need creative solutions.
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Kyoto, Japan
Japan
The perfect blend of ancient wisdom and modern innovation. Temples next to tech startups.

Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland
Minimalist culture and stunning natural beauty. The northern lights changed my perspective on scale.

San Francisco, USA
United States
The energy of innovation is palpable. Every coffee shop conversation could be the next big idea.
Courses
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
David Malan
Harvard/edXThe best introduction to programming. David Malan makes complex concepts accessible and fun.
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Rob Percival
UdemyPractical, hands-on approach. Built my first 3 websites following this course.
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Sarah Drasner
Frontend MastersBridged the gap between my technical skills and design thinking. Essential for full-stack developers.
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