English Blogposts on Klaus Breyer

In Tidy First, Kent Beck explores the importance of tidying (or refactoring) code in a way that balances both structural and behavioral changes.

The book provides a practical roadmap for bootstrapping and scaling a SaaS business, emphasizing a step-by-step approach to building sustainable revenue and market fit.

In The Crux, Richard Rumelt focuses on identifying the crux—a narrow attention to a critical issue that, when solved, makes other puzzle pieces fall into place.

I love Rick Rubin.

In “Safe Haven: Investing for Financial Storms”, Mark Spitznagel skillfully marries philosophical wisdom with the practicalities of investing.

The book provides actionable strategies for starting and validating business ideas quickly with minimal risk.

The book offers an intimate look at Steve Jobs’ philosophies on creativity, leadership, and personal growth.

This book offers concise, practical wisdom for navigating life with purpose and clarity.

In Daily Dad, Ryan Holiday provides daily meditations on fatherhood, drawing from Stoic philosophy and his own experiences as a parent.

Shape Up staffing and process patterns ¶ One thing that should be discussed more in detail in Shape up is how to implement it for smaller teams, like migrating an unhappy Scrum team.

This is a short case study regarding the prototyping mindset of one of my projects.

Not everybody on our team was happy with the overhead of Scrum.

Raja Ampat is probably the most remote place I’ve ever been.

Hi, Iam Klaus Breyer.

Managing HEIC files from Apple devices can be challenging due to compatibility issues.

The 3D printer (Prusa) in my closet (Pax) now has a live stream on Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/prusapax The complete setup How it came about - Background Story ¶ The fascination for a 3D printer at home was great, especially at the beginning for the kid…

Brad Stulberg’s The Practice of Groundedness provides a transformative path to sustainable success, focusing on patience, presence, and balance rather than relentless hustle and over-optimization.

The Big Book of Business Idea Prompts offers a collection of thought-provoking questions designed to inspire creative and innovative business ideas.

The Challenge of Effective Listening ¶ When a crisis unfolds, like a hostage situation, active listening emerges as a vital skill.

In the dynamic world of product development, mastering the art of customer interviews is crucial for unearthing genuine needs and fostering innovation.

In Home Made Russia, Damon Murry documents the incredible inventiveness and human warmth of people making things work with limited resources.

I had the pleasure of hearing James Stanier speak at a conference, and his insights on remote work stuck with me.

The book explores how luck is not purely random but can be cultivated through deliberate actions, structured learning, and strategic positioning.

The book challenges our modern obsession with productivity and control, highlighting the inevitability of our limited time and the need to embrace it.

In every project, the question of prioritizing the backlog comes up again and again.

We spent the last few weeks traveling around Costa Rica.

In The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, Eric Jorgenson compiles Naval’s wisdom on wealth, happiness, and building startups.

In Is This Anything, Jerry Seinfeld shares insights from his decades in comedy, covering the craft of writing jokes, performing, and understanding what makes people laugh.

In Effortless, Greg McKeown argues that trying too hard makes it harder to get the results you want.

In Continuous Discovery Habits, Teresa Torres provides a practical framework for product teams to maintain weekly touchpoints with customers, conducting small research activities in pursuit of desired outcomes.

The book explores how modern workplaces are trapped in the “hyperactive hivemind,” a workflow driven by constant, unstructured digital communication that hinders productivity and focus.

A Philosophy of Software Design is a book based on John Ousterhout’s lectures at Stanford.

I did manage to do a little christmas project this year, scratching my own itch.

Second-system effect ¶ I regularly see the Second-system effect when building products and introducing new technology.

Go for a run one more time, while you still can.

The book, free to read online at basecamp.com/shapeup, introduces a practical framework for managing product development with a focus on shaping work before execution, setting clear time boundaries, and empowering teams with ownership.

In the professional world, the debate between specializing early versus diversifying experiences rages on.

Nir Eyal, the same author who wrote “Hooked” on creating addictive products, now explores how we can fortify ourselves against such hooks and take control of our lives - again.

The book offers a collection of perspectives on how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life by exploring various philosophies and practical approaches.

The book provides a framework for making intentional decisions by focusing only on things that truly excite and align with personal values.

The book provides a practical guide to building a personal brand that attracts opportunities instead of constantly searching for jobs.

The book challenges traditional financial planning by advocating for maximizing life experiences rather than accumulating wealth for later.

Imagine you’re walking through a bookstore, browsing the shelves without a clear idea of what you want.

In an era dominated by start-ups striving for exponential growth, the concept of staying small as a ‘Company of One’ offers a refreshing paradigm shift.

The book provides a comprehensive guide to transitioning from an individual contributor to an effective engineering manager.

The book delves into the role of fear in personal and professional life, exploring how it drives decisions and shapes one’s career path.

Leadership isn’t about always having the answers—it’s about asking the right questions.

Waiting in the delivery room is very moving.

I spent the last 3 weeks traveling through Thailand – and together with my wife, I collected a lot of pictures and super deep philosophical impressions that I brought back with me.

The book builds upon Adlerian psychology, emphasizing that true happiness comes from self-acceptance, contribution to others, and the courage to be disliked.