Let's get something straight right away: "Vibe Coding" isn't some woo-woo nonsense floating around developer Twitter. I used to roll my eyes at terms like this too. But after experiencing a 3x developer productivity boost while actually enjoying my work for once, I can't ignore the results. What changed? I stopped approaching code like I was filing tax returns and started treating it more like...

Big news - we're evolving! What started as Axel's Newsletter is now transforming into something bigger, bolder, and much more valuable for you. It's time to introduce The Growth Lab: your go-to playbook for marketing strategies and best practices , development insights, and SaaS growth best practices. This isn't just a name change. It's a complete evolution of our mission to bring you actionable...

Let's get one thing straight: The biggest lie in software development isn't bugs or missed deadlines. It's that coding is primarily technical. This fundamental misconception has been holding back countless developers from reaching their true potential. I'm going to share something that might sound crazy at first. I boosted my productivity 300% when I realized coding is actually about VIBES. Not...

The most powerful force in the universe isn't gravity, electricity, or nuclear energy. It's belief. Your brain can literally reshape your personal reality through what you choose to believe. I'm not talking about some woo-woo manifesting nonsense. Ancient wisdom traditions knew this. Now science is catching up. The evidence is becoming undeniable. The Neural Pathways That Define You The gap...

Let's cut through the BS. Most SaaS founders never reach 10 customers. Not because they built garbage, but because they're following advice from Twitter gurus who haven't built anything themselves in years. I've been in the trenches. I've made these mistakes. I've watched smart, capable founders crash and burn repeatedly. And I've figured out what actually works in today's market. Why Most SaaS...

We've been thinking about failure all wrong. It's not some catastrophic event that defines you. It's not a wall that stops your progress. It's a muscle. And like any muscle in your body, the more you train it, the more powerful it becomes. This perspective shift changes everything . Instead of avoiding failure at all costs , what if you deliberately sought opportunities to exercise this muscle?...

The #1 regret of the dying: "I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself , not the life others expected of me." These haunting words should shake you to your core. They represent the collective lament of countless individuals who reached the end of their journey only to realize they never truly lived. Death has a way of clarifying what matters . The superficial concerns, the social...

Let's talk about the biggest personal branding myth that's holding you back right now. "Just be yourself online and the money will follow." Total garbage. I see creators falling for this trap every day, pouring their hearts out online with zero strategy, then wondering why they're not making any money. Successful personal brands don't happen by accident – they're strategic assets built with...

Let's get brutally honest about personal branding. I'm not here to sugarcoat anything or sell you some magical overnight success story. The truth? Building an authentic personal brand is a grind—especially at the beginning. Most people who attempt to build a personal brand quit before they ever see results. Why? Because they can't handle the deafening silence of those first crucial months. I'm...

Let me hit you with some brutal honesty: The most dangerous trap in life isn't failure. It's giving a damn about what other people think of you. I've gone deep into this problem and discovered something most people never realize - why everyone's opinion of you is complete bullsh*t. And more importantly, why the exact moment you stop caring about others' opinions is when your real life actually...

A seismic shift is happening in big tech, and it's about time we acknowledge it. The "not invented here" syndrome that dominated the industry for decades is finally taking its last gasps. We're witnessing the death of tech ego at the highest levels, and Microsoft's recent Go programming language adoption is the clearest evidence yet. For too long, tech giants operated with the mindset that...

Breaking news that's about to rock the developer world: Microsoft just rewrote their TypeScript compiler in Go. Not Rust. Not C++. GO. What looks like a random tech decision is actually a calculated power move that will reshape programming as we know it. This isn't just another day in tech - it's a fundamental shift in how industry giants approach software development . Think about this: The...

When Microsoft announced their switch to Go for certain key services, it wasn't just another tech stack decision. It was a powerful validation of what experienced developers have been saying for years: the best code isn't necessarily the cleverest or most architecturally elegant. It's code that prioritizes human understanding, ease of maintenance, and straightforward debugging. This move...

Engineering excellence has never been about jumping on the bandwagon of trendy tools or adopting the most complex solutions. It's about delivering maximum value with minimum complexity . This fundamental truth is finally reasserting itself in the tech industry after years of framework bloat and unnecessary complexity . The evidence? Just look at the massive adoption of Go across the tech...

I've tried literally every AI voice out there. Sesame just blew my mind. Their new voice doesn't just sound human - it's got all those tiny details that make real conversations feel... real. The emotion, the timing, the texture. Night and day compared to the robot voices we're used to. Ever notice how Siri and Alexa still sound like robots after all these years? That's because they're missing...

In the mad rush to try every new AI tool that hits the market, we've lost sight of what actually matters. Everyone's chasing the next GPT model, the newest image generator, or some magical prompt that promises to unlock hidden AI capabilities. But here's the truth: the AI tools you choose matter far less than how you integrate them into your daily life and work. Think about it. How many AI tools...

Every day my inbox fills with messages about the "must-have AI tools" you absolutely need. But here's the truth: more tools won't make you more productive. In fact, tool overload is killing your output while making you feel like you're "keeping up." Let's cut through the noise and build something that actually works. I'm going to show you how to create a minimalist AI toolkit that delivers...

Let's cut through the noise. There's a misconception floating around that to be "AI-native" means having an encyclopedic knowledge of every new tool that drops on Product Hunt. That's not just wrong—it's counterproductive. Being truly AI-native in 2025 isn't about breadth of tool knowledge. It's about depth of integration . It's finding those few powerful tools that sync perfectly with your...

Let me hit you with a hard truth: 90% of so-called "AI experts" are drowning in tools they hardly use. They collect AI products like my uncle collects vintage stamps while their actual work stays the same. It's a problem I see everywhere in the AI space - people obsessing over having the latest tools rather than actually putting AI tools to work . What's really happening behind the scenes is...

I've been in the trenches building React Native apps for 7 years. Just spent the weekend digging into ByteDance's new Lynx framework and hate to say it... React Native might be in serious trouble! Remember React Native's big promise? "Write once, run anywhere!" It sounded revolutionary. But after years in the field, I've seen the reality behind that slogan. The actual day-to-day experience has...

Most tech stacks are a bloated mess of tools that eat up your time and money , and sanity. I'm about to tell you something that big software companies don't want you to know: Postgres isn't just a database. It's a whole damn platform. For years, we've been fed this BS that we need a dozen different technologies to build a modern application. MongoDB for documents. Redis for caching. RabbitMQ for...

Most people completely misunderstand confidence. They see it as loud, boastful, and attention-seeking—the guy who dominates every conversation or the woman who constantly highlights her achievements. But that's not real confidence. That's compensation. Real confidence has a different quality altogether. It's that quiet, unshakable knowing deep in your bones that whatever life throws at you ,...

TikTok just accomplished what React Native developers have long insisted was impossible. They've created an app framework that delivers actual native performance , supports real CSS styling, includes AI coding assistance , and comes with zero tradeoffs. This isn't just another incremental improvement—it's a fundamental shift that changes everything for mobile developers. For years, we've all...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, your approach matters more than you might think. The way you interact with AI today could determine your success tomorrow. It's not just about using AI—it's about how you use it. I've been watching the AI space closely, and one pattern has become increasingly clear: those who approach AI with a sense of wonder and experimentation are...

The technology revolution isn't slowing down. AI tools are transforming industries, automation is eliminating routine jobs, and algorithms are handling increasingly complex tasks. Yet amid this technological acceleration, something counterintuitive is happening: soft skills are becoming more valuable, not less. We've been told to learn coding, master data analysis, and understand machine learning...

Last week, a client made me question everything. After 18 years of running my agency, I experienced something that genuinely rattled me to my core. One client interaction managed to leave me questioning my professional worth . I want to share this story because we rarely discuss these vulnerable moments in our industry. We're quick to post about wins, client praise, and successful launches, but...

Let's get real for a minute. The AI panic has gotten completely out of hand. Every day, I see talented professionals freaking out about AI taking their jobs when they should be asking a much better question. Here's the truth: AI isn't your replacement—it's potentially the best career partner you'll ever have. But only if you approach it the right way. The Partnership Mindset vs. The Fear Mindset...

In a world obsessed with technical skills, we've got it all wrong. Everyone's rushing to learn Python, master machine learning, or become the next full-stack wizard. But here's the truth: your real competitive edge in the AI era has nothing to do with your technical prowess. I see this misconception everywhere. People frantically upgrading their technical toolkits while completely overlooking...

Let's face it: your cold email outreach strategy is probably failing. You're sending hundreds, maybe thousands of "personalized" messages that sound exactly like everyone else's. You're following all the "best practices" and "proven templates" – and your response rate is still abysmal. Why? Because you've forgotten the fundamental truth of business: genuine human connection drives results , not...

Alright, so you've probably seen those insane impression numbers floating around. 1.2 million impressions in a single week. Yeah, you read that right. That's not a typo or some marketing BS. We actually hit those numbers , and I'm about to break down exactly how we did it. You might be wondering why there's a picture of Conor McGregor attached to this post. Don't worry, it's not just clickbait....

I've been playing around with these AI coding assistants lately, and let me tell you - it's been a rollercoaster. Just today I was hacking away with Cursor, and I've got to admit, I was impressed. It nailed about 80% of my code right off the bat. Pretty slick, right? But hold up - there's a catch. Buried in that auto-generated goodness were some security vulnerabilities that could have been...

You know that feeling when you actually want to get stuff done? When you're fired up and ready to crush your to-do list? Yeah, that's rare. But here's the thing – it's not about some perfect morning ritual or those cheesy quotes floating around Instagram. It's about straight-up tricking your brain into productivity . Seriously. Let me break down how motivation really works, because most of what...

Struggling to keep conversations going? You're not alone! Ever been stuck in that awkward moment when the chat dies and you're frantically searching your brain for something—anything—to say? Here's the good news: being a great conversationalist isn't something you're born with. Many people think it's an innate talent that only "naturally social" people have. Nope. Dead wrong. It's actually a...

The next big money maker in the AI space? It's Vertical AI - specialised digital brains that'll make entire departments in companies unnecessary. What once needed 20 people? Soon just 1 person with the right AI can handle it all. While you're stressing about which software tools to use, your smarter rivals are already building AI agents that take care of entire workflows by themselves, in house....

I've been watching something strange happen in the job market lately. While everyone's freaking out about AI taking over jobs, there's a fundamental misunderstanding about what actually creates job security in 2023 and beyond. Here's the weird paradox: The people frantically searching for "AI-proof" careers are actually putting themselves at the highest risk long-term. Meanwhile, those who are...

We're at the dawn of a transformative era. Many are framing this as a competition—humans versus machines. That's fundamentally wrong. What we're witnessing isn't the replacement of human power, but the augmentation of it. The future isn't humans OR machines. It's humans WITH machines . This partnership will redefine what's possible in every industry, every profession. The wave is building. The...

Okay, so you're lazy but you've got big dreams ? I get it. It sounds like a problem, right? Nope! It could actually be your secret weapon . Seriously. The trick? Stop chasing shiny objects . Figure out why you're avoiding stuff in the first place. That uncomfortable feeling when you think about tackling a big project isn't just you being lazy – it's your brain's way of protecting you from...

I skipped happy hour tonight. While you're out there raising a glass, I'm hunched over a keyboard reviewing ChatGPT 4.5. Someone had to do it. OpenAI's GPT-4.5 was hyped to revolutionize artificial intelligence . The next big leap. The game-changer. But after extensive testing, I can confidently say it's only shocked the world with its continued stupidity. $150 per million tokens. Let that sink...

Let's cut through the hype. Most founders are rushing to slap AI onto their startups without really understanding what they're building. And boy, will they crash and burn . I'm going to share the uncomfortable truths about bringing AI into your business—the stuff nobody mentions while everyone's busy drinking the AI Kool-Aid. The AI Bubble Is About to Pop The AI bubble has everyone thinking they...

How is AI changing enterprise? The answer is sitting in your office right now. At devin.no , my primary job is studying how AI is hitting big companies. What I've found flies in the face of everything you're hearing. This isn't just another tech fad that you can wait out. The biggest lie in business today: "We've got time to figure out this AI thing." You really don't. Companies that jumped on AI...

Here's a counterintuitive truth that most entrepreneurs and business leaders completely miss: the safest path to growth isn't constantly trying new things. It's doubling down on what works . This sounds ridiculously obvious when you read it. You're probably nodding your head thinking, "Of course that makes sense." Yet almost nobody actually follows this principle. Instead, they constantly chase...

Most founders waste years on AI startup ideas that were dead on arrival. Let that sink in. Years of their lives, millions in funding, countless sleepless nights—all because they started with the wrong idea. Here's the cold, hard truth that no one wants to tell you: 99% of AI ideas fail not because of poor execution, but because they picked the wrong idea from the start. While everyone's obsessing...

The AI gold rush is real . But are you actually in it? While everyone's talking about the potential, I'm actually making money with AI right now. And I'm not talking pennies – I'm talking serious cash flow that's changing my business. Let's cut through the noise. Forget the hype you've been hearing. I'm sharing exactly what I'm doing right now to make real money with AI . No fluff. No theoretical...

Ever notice how some people seem to have this magnetic quality? They walk into a room and connections just happen. Truth is, this isn't some magical talent they were born with. It's a currency of likability they've learned to trade in – the currency of likability. I've been watching this play out for years. The most connected people aren't necessarily the smartest or most accomplished. They're...

We've all been there. You're watching an insanely valuable YouTube video, packed with insights that would make for killer content on X (formerly Twitter). But the thought of manually transcribing, cutting, and reformatting that 2-hour knowledge bomb into thread format? Absolute torture. Like watching paint dry, except the paint is also giving you papercuts. That's exactly the problem I set out to...

Ever noticed how some people seem to dominate every conversation? They're always ready with another story, another accomplishment, another opinion. And while they're talking, you can almost see the wheels turning in their head as they plan their next statement rather than actually listening to you. Sound familiar? Here's the truth: many of us fall into the trap of trying to convince rather than...

OpenAI stands at a critical crossroads today, caught in the tension between transparency and profit-seeking. The irony isn't lost on industry observers: a company named "OpenAI" increasingly operates behind closed doors . Even more telling, Sam Altman himself has reportedly admitted, "We're on the wrong side of history." When your own CEO questions your trajectory, it's time for serious...

Look - everyone's talking about AI wrong. I've been studying this revolution for 5 years, and the real story isn't about ChatGPT or those flashy demos you see online. It's not about robots taking your job or the next shiny interface that can draw pictures. The crazy stuff? It's happening behind closed doors. Let me show you what's really going down in the AI revolution that nobody's talking...

Let's talk about the underrated MVP of your tech career – those basic skills everyone seems to rush through. Yeah, I'm talking about those fundamentals aren't just beginner stuff . They're your secret weapon. 🤌 Here's the deal: in an industry obsessed with shiny new frameworks and bleeding-edge tech, we sometimes forget that core competencies aren't just "beginner stuff." They're your secret...

I'm quitting marketing. Sounds dramatic, right? But here's the truth: as a builder, I've been fighting an uphill battle by trying to wear both hats. A few years back I thought "how hard can it be?" I can build and market my products and agency. Easy. Wrong. So freaking wrong. The Builder's Dilemma Marketing is HARD. Like, genuinely difficult. And when you're wired to build , when your brain...

Picture this: You're sitting in your living room, thinking about checking tomorrow's weather. Suddenly, the forecast appears on your phone screen. You didn't touch anything. You didn't speak. You just thought it, and it happened. Wild, right? That's not science fiction from some far-off future. That's likely what we're looking at just a decade from now. In 10 years, your brain might literally...

I've been thinking a lot about AI and writing lately, and there's something that really stands out to me. It's not what most people are freaking out about either. Remember when calculators first showed up in math class? Everyone panicked, saying kids would never learn arithmetic and civilization would collapse. (Though let's be honest, half of us were just using them to spell BOOBS upside...

Ever see competition as a threat? I used to think that way too. That knot in your stomach when you discover someone's doing exactly what you're doing—maybe even doing it better. But here's the thing—competition isn't the enemy we make it out to be. It's actually like having a secret weapon for business growth . When competitors start popping up in your space, it's not a red flag—it's a green...

I've got to admit, I've been watching the Gemini 2.0 demos with my jaw practically on the floor. The capabilities are mind-blowing. The multimodal understanding, the reasoning, the natural interactions – it all looks absolutely incredible. Google has clearly brought its A-game to the increasingly crowded AI battlefield . But let's pump the brakes for a minute. I've been in tech long enough to...

Let's get real for a second. Free users look great on your investor pitch deck, but they don't pay the bills. If you're serious about building a sustainable business – and not just playing startup – it's time to start charging for your product. I see this all the time: founders afraid to ask for what they deserve. They build something amazing, then give it away for free, hoping some magical...

Is hiring really the answer to your startup's growth challenges? Spoiler alert: probably not. Let's talk about the uncomfortable truth that nobody's addressing in the startup ecosystem right now. In Silicon Valley and beyond, there's this persistent myth that headcount equals progress. The more people you hire, the more successful you must be, right? Wrong. Dead wrong. Let me be crystal clear:...

Let's cut to the chase — you've been sitting on that startup idea for months now, maybe even years. You're waiting for the stars to align, for your concept to be polished to perfection, for that mythical "right time" to finally arrive. Here's the hard truth: that perfect moment you're waiting for? It doesn't exist. Perfection is the enemy of progress, and in the startup world, it's a silent...

Think coding's just about technical skills? Well, not really. I've been in this industry long enough to see beyond the hype of perfect syntax and algorithm mastery. Don't get me wrong—those skills matter. But they're just the baseline, not the finish line. The tech world has this weird obsession with coding prowess is just the baseline , like being able to write the most optimized function is...

I've been reflecting on the massive transformation happening in coding these days. It's not just a small shift – we're talking about a fundamental change in what it means to be a programmer . The craft we've dedicated thousands of hours to master is evolving before our eyes, and I wanted to share some thoughts about what this means for all of us in the field. The transition has been both subtle...

Let's get real about Product Hunt launches. Too many founders get it completely wrong. They obsess over launch day like it's some magical event that will solve all their problems. They spend weeks planning the perfect GIF, the perfect tagline, the perfect timing. But here's the truth: the launch day isn't the plan. It's just one small piece of a much bigger puzzle. The real work? It's all the...

CoPilot and other AI coding assistants are revolutionizing how we write code. They promise increased productivity, faster development cycles, and less grunt work. Sounds amazing, right? Well, hold on a second... New research has uncovered a troubling trend that should make every developer and engineering leader pause: AI coding tools are leading to a massive surge in copy-pasted code. Yikes! This...

Want to know the secret to exponential growth? It's simpler than you might think. While everyone's chasing complicated growth hacks and marketing tricks, the real multiplier is sitting right in front of you. I've seen it time and again. Founders obsess over finding new clients, new markets, and new products, when the most powerful lever for growth is strategic reinvestment for growth . Let's cut...

I'm gonna tell you something about making that first million after college that might surprise you. Most grads chase wealth wrong. Everyone's obsessed with startups or climbing corporate ladders, but there's a better way. Can we talk about this crazy idea that you need to be the next Mark Zuckerberg? You really don't. You don't need to code or have a brilliant idea. What you actually need is way...

Let's talk about Google's latest AI surprise: Gemini 2.0. And trust me, this isn't just another incremental update to get excited about for a week before moving on to the next shiny tech announcement. Forget everything you think you know about Large Language Models. This one's really different. While other companies are busy trying to squeeze every penny out of their AI offerings, Google's taking...

AI is about to explode in the science world! 🤯 Forget everything you thought you knew about scientific discovery. We're entering an era that's going to rewrite all the rules we've been playing by. This isn't just about making things faster or more efficient. AI is changing the whole game . And it's happening *right now*. Buckle up, because the scientific revolution of our lifetime is already...

Google is dying. Not fast. Not in your face. But it's happening. I've been tracking the data for months. The proof is there. That search giant we've all known for 20+ years? It's crumbling right in front of us, replaced by platforms you'd never guess. The empire that once controlled how the entire world found information online is slowly losing its grip on reality . For two decades, we lived by...

Ever feel like you're just a coding robot, building exactly what users ask for? Stop it! There's a difference between what users think they want and what they actually need. Be a visionary, not a vending machine. This isn't about being stubborn or thinking you know better—it's about seeing the bigger picture when your users are stuck in the day-to-day. The 50% Rule: How Ignoring Feature Requests...