Tanya Sharath

This really hit me. I've made the same mistake, trying to explain everything instead of making people feel something. Attention comes before education. This is a solid reminder that emotion opens the door, not features. Respect for sharing the struggle honestly.

I treat it as serious when it consistently earns attention without forcing it. If users show up on their own and I still enjoy working on it, I lean in. Otherwise, I protect my time and keep it small.

This was a really thoughtful breakdown. I love how intentional you are with spending especially living on the road. Travel being your biggest category totally makes sense without rent. The AWS reflection was relatable, easy to overlook until you see the yearly total.

From my experience, the most valuable context is what broke before. When reviews explain past failures, I understand the defensive code better and stop assuming it's overengineered.