Og Maciel

Personal Growth

4 posts tagged “Personal Growth”.

2026

  1. Built To Last

    A personal reflection on building software that lasts, from early programming days to creating open-source tools still actively used over a decade later. A story about the commitment to quality, long-term thinking, and creating lasting value through software craftsmanship.

  2. The Day I Didn’t Quit

    A personal story about ego, alignment, and the power of pausing before making career-defining decisions. Sometimes the biggest growth comes from recognizing a mistake and having the courage to reverse it.

2025

  1. The Student in Me Never Left

    This morning I started work late because I had to run a couple of errands.

  2. Why I’m Trading SMART Goals for HEART Goals

    A leadership reflection on trading SMART goals for HEART goals - exploring how purpose-driven, transformative goal-setting can create more meaningful professional and personal growth