Archive - Tokyo Tech Lead

I Failed a Major Project. Here Are the 11 Strategies I Was Missing.

Every Vision Needs a Strategy

Nov 24 •

My 3-Step System to Build a Technical Roadmap in 2 Weeks

(Even If You Start With Chaos)

Nov 16 •

Yes, Titles Matter, And It's Not in Your Control

Yes, titles matter, and unfortunately, they’re not always in your control.

Nov 12 •

Vision Is the Most Underrated Skill in Engineering

And you should have it.

Nov 9 •

Training Your Brain for Senior Thinking

You don't become a senior dev overnight. You become one through practice.

Nov 5 •

The 3 Mindset Shifts That Separate Mid-Level and Senior Engineers

To distinguish yourself from mid-level engineers.

Nov 2 •

October 2025

What Keeps You “Not Quite Senior Yet”

and we've all been there

Oct 24 •

So I Got Scammed (Kind Of)

Not breaking the bank, but it did give me a wake-up call.

Oct 20 •

Cutting Down Meeting Time like a Pro

It feels good to free up your calendar

Oct 18 •

I Stopped Writing for a While

And it helps me get back on track

Oct 15 •

July 2025

Stop Negotiating Capacity

Overcommitment is one of the most toxic bad habits a team can pick up. Here's how it happens and a better way forward.

Jul 21 •

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You Don’t Always Need 1-on-1s (And That’s OK)

You don’t need weekly 1-on-1s. Use them intentionally for career growth—handle updates elsewhere. Work smarter, not harder.

Jul 6 •

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