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Hi, I'm Samuel 👋🏻

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

Still Early: 2025 in review

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.

40 weeks, 38 videos published

I am taking my time again to reflect on my journey as a software developer building a lifestyle business by productizing myself. All of this is happening directly at www.fwt.wtf. It was only yesterday that I intentionally decided to break my video streak for the 2nd time during this last 10-week cycle that I am reflecting on today. Let's dive into how my mindset has evolved since my last reflection.

My conversations with Yan Zoritchak

I was honored that I got a chance of spending 5 days besides Yan Zoritchak during my vacation that is still going on. During my stay in Annecy, I was eager to learn everything I could from the world renowned master of glass art. I was just a little boy when I visited Yan in France together with my family for the first time. At that time, I couldn't have known how much interest his work and life would spark in me later on in my life.