Anzal AnsariBlog
Thoughts on technology, focus, mental health, and tiny gems of wisdom
Welcome to my blog! I write about building better products for knowledge workers, improving mental health through technology, and share small insights that spark bigger thoughts.
Recent Posts
The OODA Loop: How military strategy can transform your product development process
September 9, 2025 • technology
Applying Boyd's OODA Loop framework to gain competitive advantage in product development
Two Truths About AI Success: Simplicity and Focus
September 9, 2025 • technology
Reflections on Claude Code's success and the power of simple, focused AI systems
Chase your desired lifestyle, not your desired title
July 31, 2025 • nuggets
Release the need for status and labels
AI Engineers vs ML Engineers
January 27, 2025 • nuggets
The growing distinction between AI engineering and ML engineering roles
The Circles of Influence to Quiet Overthinking
January 27, 2025 • nuggets
Focus on what you can control, influence what you can, and let go of the rest
3 Mental Models to grasp what 'being mindful' means
January 15, 2024 • focus
Understanding mindfulness through the lens of time, chess, and causality