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January 2026

I created the Rent vs Own system for learning in the age of AI
AI makes you fast, but "Hollow Seniors" don't get promoted. Learn the "Rent vs Own" strategy to secure your career growth while leveraging LLMs
 • Fran Soto
Why "never multitask" is bad advice for software engineers
Stop feeling exhausted by context switching. Learn how software engineers use "save states" and batching to manage multitasking and double their…
 • Fran Soto
I identified the 7 deadly sins of engineering productivity so you don't have to
Coding isn't the problem; these habits are. Eliminate friction like context switching and decision fatigue by optimizing your system for true impact.
 • Fran Soto
Why arrogance and insecurities are actually the same problem for software engineers. The Snapshot mental model.
Stuck in your engineering career? The barrier is a Fixed Mindset. Shift to a Growth Mindset and use the "Snapshot" framework to unlock your full…
 • Fran Soto
The biggest obstacle for engineer productivity in 2026
AI code generation creates "dead zones" in your workflow. Master this protocol to stop context switching and maintain deep work while AI generates.
 • Fran Soto
Where good ideas come from (for software engineers)
Stop waiting for a eureka moment. Innovation is a process, not magic. Learn to optimize your environment, tinker, and collaborate to solve complex…
 • Fran Soto

December 2025

I designed a system for productive software engineers to minimize interruptions in their team
Stop the "Hero Complex" and constant DMs. Learn to build communication interfaces that minimize interruptions and turn reactive noise into focused…
 • Fran Soto
Read this if you want a successful year at work in 2026. New Year's Resolutions done right for software engineers
Most engineers fail their yearly goals by Feb 15th. Stop chasing results. Replace motivation with daily protocols and "success spirals" to fast-track…
 • Fran Soto
I created a system to automate performance reviews
Ace your performance review as a software engineer. Beat recency bias with this 3-step brag doc system to track, refine, and quantify your daily impact.
 • Fran Soto
How a productive engineer uses AI at work (18 practical tips)
Most engineers use AI randomly and stay slow. This article shows how to design AI-first workflows to eliminate busywork, learn just in time, and…
 • Fran Soto
Goal setting for productive engineers
Struggling to stay motivated with long term engineering goals? This guide shows how SMART goals and tiny experiments together create progress that…
 • Fran Soto
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