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- Using My Fucking BrainMay 27, 2026Matheus Lima
AI is great when it extends your brain. It gets dangerous when it quietly replaces the part that was supposed to think.
- Say the Thing You WantApr 01, 2026Matheus Lima
If you want something at work, say it out loud. Your silence isn't saving you.
- “Good Taste” Is Just ExperienceMar 27, 2026Matheus Lima
What people call "good taste" is really just experience earned through reps. Stop making it sound innate.
- Nobody Gets Promoted for SimplicityMar 03, 2026Matheus Lima
We reward complexity and ignore simplicity. In interviews, design reviews, and promotions. Here's how to fix it.
- Why Am I Doing the Thinking for You?Feb 02, 2026Matheus Lima
'What do you think?' without a position isn't a question — it's a task assignment. State your opinion first. Let people react to something concrete.
- Why I Still Write Code as an Engineering ManagerJan 22, 2026Matheus Lima
I still code as an engineering manager. Not to stay busy, but to show my team what good looks like.
- Life Happens at 1x SpeedJan 08, 2026Matheus Lima
Why I stopped consuming content at 2x speed, and the simple rule that changed how I listen to everything.
- Creating Your Own OpportunitiesJan 05, 2026Matheus Lima
The best career opportunities don't necessarily come from your manager. They come from seeing potential in the boring work already on your plate.
- A Year of Writing for Myself (That 230,000+ People Read)Dec 29, 2025Matheus Lima
I started this blog about a year ago with pretty modest expectations. It started as a place to organize my thoughts on management, engineering, and everything else in between. I figured maybe a few colleagues would read it. Maybe some friends? I really did not expect that I’d have more than 230,000 unique visitors in […]
- The Strange Case of Engineers Who Dismiss AIDec 19, 2025Matheus Lima
Some engineers dismiss AI coding tools as 'garbage' without trying modern versions. Their outdated opinions are costing them.