Osman (Ozzie) OsmanUsing Systems Thinking to Understand Personal FinanceI always struggled with double-entry accounting, even after I got an MBA. I could do it and mostly memorized my way through a lot of the…12 min read·Dec 16, 2020--1--1
Osman (Ozzie) OsmanI’m listening — it’s just that my mind is racingI’m listening to what you’re saying. I’m sorry if it feels like I’m not. It’s just that my mind is racing. My mind is racing most of the…·2 min read·Oct 11, 2020----
Osman (Ozzie) OsmanDisrespectful Design — Users aren’t stupid or lazyOriginally published on somehowmanage.com, I’m publishing it here for posterity. There’s also a fun comment section on HackerNews around…·5 min read·Sep 20, 2020--1--1
Osman (Ozzie) OsmanIf you can’t put it in words, you can’t put it in codeI often write design documents even if no one will read them.·2 min read·Sep 2, 2020----
Osman (Ozzie) OsmaninThe StartupThe Software Over-specification Death SpiralI see a common pattern with startups and teams I’ve advised or been a part of. I call it the Software Over-specification Death Spiral, or…·3 min read·Jul 10, 2020--1--1
Osman (Ozzie) OsmaninThe StartupSoftware as a LiabilityOn many teams I’ve advised or been a part of, code is generally viewed as an asset. Only some code, the “bad code”, is considered…7 min read·Jun 7, 2020--1--1
Osman (Ozzie) OsmaninIndexHow to Avoid Turning Your Best Talent Into Crappy ManagersLearn how to tell who is a great worker, and which of your workers can be great leaders·11 min read·Sep 9, 2019--3--3
Osman (Ozzie) OsmaninTowards Data ScienceDopamine-driven developmentHacking your brain for happier, more productive software-building.·5 min read·Jul 14, 2019----
Osman (Ozzie) OsmanI’ve Joined Monarch Money!I left Quora about 5 months ago. Last week, I joined Monarch Money. I’d like to talk about why I made those decisions, and I hope this…6 min read·Jun 17, 2019--1--1
Osman (Ozzie) OsmaninHackerNoon.comBeyond the Recruiting Funnel: The Candidate ClimbThis candidate-centric model for your hiring process can help you avoid some common mistakes.6 min read·Jan 2, 2019----