Turning a Hack into Growth Lessons from a Website Breach
How an unexpected website redirection led to personal and professional growth, inspiring a new perspective on sharing projects and embracing the journey of self-improvement.
I share these stories for two reasons: to catalog my mistakes and successes and to help others learn from them. By reflecting on my trials, triumphs, and the occasional idiotic mistake, I hope to inspire and guide fellow programmers and creators. Whether it’s a cautionary tale or a celebration of growth, there’s always a lesson to take away—one that might save you time, energy, or sleepless nights.
How an unexpected website redirection led to personal and professional growth, inspiring a new perspective on sharing projects and embracing the journey of self-improvement.
A reflection on how a New Year’s resolution to walk daily reshaped my health, mindset, and programming.
How a single breakthrough in my first year of university helped me fall in love with programming and stick with it.
An exploration of my passion for programming and the motivations behind my numerous side projects.
A relentless two-week sprint fueled by grief and ambition. This is the story of how I sacrificed full nights’ sleep to secure a first-class degree—only to discover the steep cost of achievement and the lessons it taught me about balance, passion, and well-being.
How a late-night call with a university friend turned into an unexpected IT rescue and a chance to reconnect.