Life beyond the terminal.
The same intensity I bring to software, I bring to everything else. Here is what keeps me sharp when the laptop is closed.
Discipline, focus, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Martial arts training has shaped not just my physical resilience but how I approach complex technical problems — with patience and precision.
There is nothing like stepping out of a plane to reset your perspective. Skydiving demands complete presence and absolute trust in your preparation — not unlike deploying to production.
Two wheels, open road, and full attention. Motorcycling is equal parts freedom and focus — a reminder that the best experiences come when you are fully engaged with the present moment.
Building tangible things from raw material. Woodworking satisfies the same creative instinct as software — starting with a vision, working through constraints, and crafting something that will last.
The art and science of timekeeping. Mechanical watches are miniature marvels of engineering — hundreds of precision components working in concert, much like a well-architected software system.
Reading a room, mixing in real time, and creating energy through sound. DJing is live performance engineering — blending tracks, managing transitions, and keeping the audience engaged through the entire set.
"The best engineers I know have intense interests outside of technology. Those pursuits teach patience, precision, and the humility of being a beginner — skills that make you better at everything you do."— Fred Lackey