Ash W.
@ashwroblewski.bsky.social
Elder millennial wizard with 10+ years in tech; writer and sometimes-artist. I write on Medium about technology, productivity, the future and my musings about the world.
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*suddenly looking up from scrolling my phone*
Oh no! I forgot to realize my potential!
Oh no! I forgot to realize my potential!
April 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
*suddenly looking up from scrolling my phone*
Oh no! I forgot to realize my potential!
Oh no! I forgot to realize my potential!
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just put socks on right out of the dryer
April 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
just put socks on right out of the dryer
A piece I wrote on whether or not there are any more applications to build. medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
Have We Run Out of Things to Build?
Some of the most-used applications (Excel, Photoshop) are 35+ years old. Is there anything new to build, or is the best already behind us?
medium.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
A piece I wrote on whether or not there are any more applications to build. medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
I've made various content channels in the past and recently scrapped everything to start from scratch. Trying to build more authentic community.
medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
Giving Up on Virality (And Working Toward Community)
Last week, I deleted my YouTube channel. Three years of work, 47 videos, and one (semi)-viral hit — gone. I was surprised how little I…
medium.com
April 14, 2025 at 5:39 AM
I've made various content channels in the past and recently scrapped everything to start from scratch. Trying to build more authentic community.
medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
I want the old internet to come back. I miss .gif-laden personal pages on Geocities.
April 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I want the old internet to come back. I miss .gif-laden personal pages on Geocities.
Job-hunting? In this economy?
When layoffs hit, it wasn't 'executive presence' that saved my job, it was... leaning into being "boring." Here's how it saved me, and how it might save you:
medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
#techjobs #careeradvice #worklife #productivity
When layoffs hit, it wasn't 'executive presence' that saved my job, it was... leaning into being "boring." Here's how it saved me, and how it might save you:
medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
#techjobs #careeradvice #worklife #productivity
Recession-Proof Your Job By Learning One Boring Skill
During COVID, I worked at a travel company. Bookings stopped, and then came layoffs. With 1/2 the company gone, how did I stay? Here’s how:
medium.com
April 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Job-hunting? In this economy?
When layoffs hit, it wasn't 'executive presence' that saved my job, it was... leaning into being "boring." Here's how it saved me, and how it might save you:
medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
#techjobs #careeradvice #worklife #productivity
When layoffs hit, it wasn't 'executive presence' that saved my job, it was... leaning into being "boring." Here's how it saved me, and how it might save you:
medium.com/@asher.wrobl...
#techjobs #careeradvice #worklife #productivity
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'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'
X’s dominance ‘over’ as Bluesky becomes new hub for research
Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover
www.timeshighereducation.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'
Reposted by Ash W.
Reposted by Ash W.
April 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Your first post, like your first draft, is never that good. Best to get it out of the way, then.
April 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Your first post, like your first draft, is never that good. Best to get it out of the way, then.