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Thoughts on building, shipping, and the indie maker journey.

OpenClaw vs NanoClaw: Why I Stopped Babysitting My AI Token Budget

Feb 8, 2026

The real cost of running AI agents on API tokens isn't the bill — it's the constant cognitive overhead of model selection, dashboard monitoring, and quality compromise. Here's how switching to NanoClaw gave me my focus back.

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AI Didn't Replace My 25 Years of Experience. It Removed My Fear.

Feb 7, 2026

I started with LOGO turtles drawing squares on a screen. Now AI writes code for me. Same magic, completely different universe.

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The Three Levers of Every Deal

Feb 4, 2026

Why you can't have it all — and how to choose anyway. A framework for making better decisions in work, life, and business.

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Building in Public: Why I Rewrote My Personal Site

Feb 2, 2026

The story behind rebuilding aravindh.me with Next.js 15, Tailwind, and a dark gold aesthetic.

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Building with Purpose: Why Everything Matters

Feb 1, 2026

Exploring the philosophy behind industrial design and high-performance engineering.