Notes, projects, and learning in public.https://samrose.me/en-ushttps://samrose.me/notes/happiness-is-in-making/https://samrose.me/notes/happiness-is-in-making/Satisfaction comes more from making and contributing than from consuming.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcreativityvalueshttps://samrose.me/notes/if-it-doesnt-add-it-subtracts/https://samrose.me/notes/if-it-doesnt-add-it-subtracts/Every choice, object, or relationship is either adding or subtracting.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTsimplicityhttps://samrose.me/notes/what-makes-a-coffee-shop-good/https://samrose.me/notes/what-makes-a-coffee-shop-good/A personal framework for why some coffee shops become beloved third places.Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTcommunityhttps://samrose.me/notes/why-do-i-write/https://samrose.me/notes/why-do-i-write/Writing helps me clarify thoughts, explore ideas, and connect with others in public.Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTwritinghttps://samrose.me/notes/balance/https://samrose.me/notes/balance/A note on moving fast for a few important hours and slow for the rest of the day.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTpresencehttps://samrose.me/notes/finding-focus/https://samrose.me/notes/finding-focus/A few simple systems I use to stay focused without overengineering productivity.Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTfocussimplicityhttps://samrose.me/notes/sharpen-your-axe/https://samrose.me/notes/sharpen-your-axe/Stepping away our work is essential for maintaining our effectiveness.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTcreativityworkhttps://samrose.me/notes/small-habits-lead-to-strong-systems/https://samrose.me/notes/small-habits-lead-to-strong-systems/Fall in love with the process, not the results.Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTfocusvalueshttps://samrose.me/notes/a-few-things-to-remember/https://samrose.me/notes/a-few-things-to-remember/A short list of reminders I want close at hand.Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:03:00 GMTvalues