Daily Reflection
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
10
Decisions
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Energy
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Productivity
Summary
Discovered 8 decisions across a busy 5-day period. Major theme: RESF crisis response continues with technical infrastructure work to create independence. Also established several operational processes (ProServe prioritization, engineering escalation), provided strategic feedback on culture initiatives, and addressed performance concerns.
Wins
RESF technical contingency moving quickly with small trusted team. ProServe process established to protect engineering focus. Clear bonus criteria communicated. Multiple project completions (Fuzzball Works, Bazel, Secure Boot).
Challenges
RESF situation remains critical with potential hostile actions. CVE remediation urgency lacking from Nathan team. Andrew hiring decision deferred pending role clarity.
Learnings
Pattern emerging: you protect engineering focus by establishing processes that prevent external forces (sales, product) from disrupting planned work. You defer people decisions to hiring managers when role clarity is needed.
Tomorrow's Focus
Holiday - RESF technical work continues in background
Decisions Made
Planning RESF Relationship Improvement Strategy
strategy · high
RESF Crisis Response - Infrastructure Independence
strategy · critical
RESF Infrastructure Independence - Technical Execution
strategy · critical
ProServe Work Prioritization Process
operational · medium
Culture Document Feedback - Focus on PMF Over Morale Programs
strategy · medium
Andrew Jorgensen Hiring - Deferred to Role Clarity
people · medium
Bonus Criteria - Strategic Alignment Required
people · medium
Neil Unemployment Appeal - Low-Effort Approach
operational · low
CVE Remediation - Direct Intervention Required
technical · high
Engineering Blockers - Immediate Escalation Required
operational · medium
Reflection ID: 4c0244c9-4faa-4328-a103-565f15693418