Tools, technologies, and things I've learned along the way.

Technology & AI

• Apple EcosystemHistory, products, every iPhone
• M5 MaxApple's pro laptop chip for AI, video, and local models
• Steve JobsApple co-founder
• Tim CookApple CEO
• AIArtificial intelligence
• Model BenchmarksSame prompt, different models - comparable AI capability rankings
• Grok Proof LabCursor Grok 4.5 High Fast free-reign capability demo
• Opus Proof LabClaude Opus 4.8 free-reign capability demo · WebGL, pathfinding, systems
• LLM TrainingHow models are trained - transformers, RLHF, scaling
• GrokxAI's language model
• OpenClawOpen-source AI agent, Peter Steinberger, OpenAI
• xAIElon's AI company
• Full Self-DrivingTesla's autonomous driving
• RobotsRobotics and automation
• Robot ProgrammingProgramming robots

Development and Tools

• CursorAI code editor
• Cafe Cursor SLCVenue shortlist for hosting the Cursor cafe event
• Couples Therapy BotGrace Tempest's EFT-based couples therapy bot - 9 steps, Tango, RISSSC, ethics, v1 plan
• Wispr FlowAI voice dictation for modern work and coding
• Inside Cursor60 days with the AI coding decacorn
• Michael TruellCursor co-founder
• Geo TextDaily geography game for iMessage · App Store
• XcodeApple's IDE
• VercelCloud platform & hosting
• GitHubCode hosting & Git
• DomainsTLD basics, registrars, DNS, and domain history
• ResendEmail API for developers
• Full Stack DevelopmentEnd-to-end development
• Developer IdeasScratchpad for build plans · Garmin + Libre 3 glucose on wrist

Tech Stack

• GongMeeting transcription, AI summaries, and conversation intelligence
• PostHogProduct analytics, session replay, and feature flags
• SlackTeam communication and collaboration
• NotionDocs, notes, and project management
• Screen StudioPolished screen recordings for demos and tutorials

Programming Languages

• SwiftApple's modern language
• Programming LanguagesOverview of languages

Productivity

• NotionNotes & project management
• One Hour FocusDeep work technique
• Fix Your LifeSelf-improvement
• Articulate IntelligentlyCommunication skills
• Cold Email GuideOutreach strategies
• Generalist Startup AdviceBuilding startups

Science & Space

• Black HoleCosmic phenomena explained
• Carl SaganAstronomy, planetary science, and science communication
• Richard FeynmanQED, Feynman diagrams, and modern physics teaching
• Cyclic UniverseCosmological theory
• Moon LandingApollo missions
• Wonders of the WorldAncient and modern
• Neanderthal DNAOut of Africa, interbreeding, and how much of you may not be sapiens

Media & Culture

• MediaFavorite voices and creators across YouTube and podcasts
• CosmosSagan & Tyson series
• TV ShowsFavorites list
• MoviesFilm favorites
• MrBeastYouTube creator & Beast Industries
• Harry PotterBooks & movies
• Red RisingPierce Brown's sci-fi saga
• AuthorsAsimov, King, Bryson
• BooksIndividual favorites • Subpage: Zero to One • Subpage: How to Win Friends and Influence People
• Airport BooksImpulse reads from the terminal • Subpage: Confidence • Subpage: People We Meet on Vacation
• The Great CoursesLecture series for deep learning
• MusicKid Cudi, Portugal. The Man, Morgan Wallen
• PodcastingPodcast production
• Earl PodPodcast hub • Subpage: Episode 1 Revamp • Subpage: Episode 2 Consistency • Subpage: Episode 3 Queued
• Cozy CouchLaid-back weekly podcast with Emma Bell • Watch on YouTube

Philosophy & Thought

• Life LessonsDeliberate living, time, consciousness
• CompoundingPower of small consistent actions
• FastPatrick Collison on ambitious projects shipped quickly
• Naval RavikantWealth, leverage, and long-term thinking
• Nassim TalebBlack swans, antifragility, and risk
• PhilosophersSagan, Naval, Taleb, Einstein

Health & Wellness

• SoundhavenBinaural music and binaural beats for stress relief • Subpage: Meeting #1
• Healthspan vs LifespanThe gap between years lived and years in good health
• Longevity ScienceGene editing, stem cells, organ transplants, blood transfusions
• Type 1 DiabetesLiving with T1D
• Freestyle LiteBlood glucose meter
• Libre 3CGM system
• Low SnacksTreating hypoglycemia
• Lactose IntoleranceDairy sensitivity
• NicotineEffects and usage
• NeutonicNootropic drink
• Oura RingSmart ring health tracker

Construction & Business

• Customer SuccessWhat it means, the core principles, and how leading companies approach it
• Advertising IntelligenceCompany profiling workflow + downloadable Python extractor • Subpage: First Meeting with Lupo
• OpenMudopenmud.ai - open-source AI for heavy civil workflows
• Edgevantaedgevanta.ai - AI agents for civil estimating
• Construction EstimatingHeavy civil tools
• ConTechConstruction technology
• Construction Tech StackTools and software
• AGCAssociated General Contractors
• Case 580 Super NBackhoe loader
• Residential ElectricalHome electrical systems
• House PlansHome design
• TBPNThe Builders Podcast Network
• Stripe PressProgress books
• Third Life HealthSupplements company

People

• Elon MuskSpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, X, xAI, and the road to Mars
• EmmaPersonal
• Shane MacFounder and product builder - XMTP, Convos, Assist
• Eric JorgensonAuthor of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and The Book of Elon

Personal & Lifestyle

• EducationSchools attended
• DogsPets
• GamingXbox, Black Ops 2, Hogwarts Legacy
• XboxGaming console
• SkiingUtah resorts & origins
• PatriotsSix Super Bowls, Brady-Belichick dynasty
• 2026 FIFA World Cup48-team tournament tracker, groups, venues, USA-Mexico-Canada
• AbercrombieClothing brand
• BlundstonesBoot brand
• PantoneColor system
• NimbusPersonal

Vehicles

• CarsTacomas, dream cars, family vehicles
• CybertruckTesla's electric truck

Places - Utah

• Utah & Salt Lake CityHome state
• MillcreekSLC neighborhood
• HolladaySLC suburb
• Sugar HouseSLC neighborhood
• Deseret EdgeZion-area hotel
• ZionNational park

Places - National Parks

• Grand TetonWyoming national park
• YosemiteCalifornia national park

Places - Hotels & Stays

• Places I've BeenHotels, cities, and stays — notes and ratings

Food & Restaurants

• RestaurantsLog Haven, Sundance, SLC favorites
• Millcreek CafeLocal breakfast spot
• HarmonsUtah grocery store
• Trader Joe'sGrocery store
• Home DepotHardware store
• CheeseVarieties and favorites
• PestoOrigin, ingredients, creamy chicken pesto pasta

Beverages

• CoffeeBeans, brewing, cafes
• BeerHistory, Bud Light, Guinness
• Fisher BrewingSLC craft brewery, Cerveza
• WhiskeyRye, Black Feather, Casamigos
• WineVarieties and favorites
• Old FashionedClassic cocktail recipe

Reference

• DictionaryWord definitions
• ThesaurusSynonyms and antonyms