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What Systems and Signal Is About
The name comes from two things every builder wrestles with: the system you work in, and the signal you choose to follow.
Oct 7
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September 2025
Other People’s Mistakes
Marcus Aurelius wrote: “Other people’s mistakes?
Sep 11
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Stop Arguing With Culture; Optimize the Deal
Most companies showcase values.
Sep 1
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August 2025
Rewriting Your Role in the Room
If you want more influence, change the lens others use to interpret your work—not just the volume you say it with.
Aug 26
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Not Everyone Will Answer the Question You Asked
Ask a clear question—and watch what happens.
Aug 18
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Concern ≠ Contribution
Vague alarms don’t make teams safer. They just make them scattered.
Aug 11
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July 2025
Clarity in the Room Starts With Clarity in You
Most people walk into technical conversations unclear on their role.
Jul 29
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Not All Discomfort Is Growth
There’s a lie we’ve normalized in engineering orgs:
Jul 21
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How to Become a Translator Without Faking Technical Chops
You don’t need to write code to earn engineering trust.
Jul 15
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You Can’t Ship What You Can’t Say Clearly
Most engineering orgs still treat communication as hygiene, not infrastructure.
Jul 8
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Scaling Work Starts with Making It Legible
You’ve seen the quote:
Jul 1
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June 2025
Interfaces, Not Meetings, Define Collaboration
Collaboration doesn’t break under pressure.
Jun 23
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