Author: Ryan Buckley

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1. A short essay on free will

   A philosophical argument defending the existence of free will and challenging deterministic views about human choice and agency.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Tue 11 June 2024
   In:Personal

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2. Doing it the slow way

   Reflecting on progress building Shovels while teaching, choosing deliberate growth over rushing to find product-market fit.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Tue 11 June 2024
   In:Business

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3. What I want in 2024

   Setting ambitious goals for 2024: growing Shovels to $10M ARR, enhancing teaching with case studies, deepening friendships, and maintaining peak fitness.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Mon 01 January 2024
   In:Personal

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4. The importance of mentors

   Reflecting on my college mentor Lisa Bauer and missing that unique relationship - someone older and wiser who opens doors and advocates for you.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Sun 05 November 2023
   In:Personal

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5. Happy 41st birthday to me

   Celebrating 41 years with gratitude for family, community, and finding fulfillment as a husband, dad, homeowner, teacher, and entrepreneur.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Fri 25 August 2023
   In:Personal

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6. A few things I learned from watching Einstein

   Reflections on Albert Einstein's complex personality and life lessons from watching the Genius series about his personal and professional struggles.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Wed 02 August 2023
   In:Personal

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7. Why are some communities in Contra Costa County unincorporated?

   Exploring unincorporated Saranap: the benefits of avoiding city politics, why annexation is costly, and how LAFCO governs municipal formation.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Tue 20 June 2023
   In:Politics

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8. Data transformation >> data extraction

   Why data transformation creates more market value than extraction in the ETL framework, using MightySignal and AppMonsta as case studies.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Fri 26 May 2023
   In:Technology

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