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React/TypeScript engineer who built blazing-fast UIs, burned out building a greener web startup, and later got laid off from another. Now I help people escape digital slavery with tools that give them back control. Bring value. Next action. Repeat. Live #freewithtech
I wanted to release a video about this. Honestly, video recordings have been off the shelf in 2026 so far for me, although my initial plans were different. So I decided to start with this lower friction way of presenting my ideas to the world, in the form of a traditional blog post. It is about how I am introducing the missing layer in between free with tech and Journal Companions directory, which I call Paper First Life.
I thought it is important to talk about this aspect of life. This may sound like a hazard to you. I say it is pursuit of meaning and acting with alignment to your true self. You are creative. Me too. We won't stands still. Sometimes, that means we give things all we’ve got. The only expectation is to produce for the sake of doing.
I've just finished my yearly reflection in the journal. While I have it as a fresh stream of thoughts in my head, let me now share where things are for me at the moment without any filter. I am already looking forward to the challenges ahead that 2026 has in store for me. Every new paper journal for me symbolizes new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Let's dive in.
