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Read outside tech to expand your horizons

There is more than just code

Joel Clermont
Joel Clermont
2025-11-17

It's easy to get so laser-focused on programming and tech that you close yourself off to other avenues of learning.

In the latest episode of the No Compromises podcast, Aaron shares how non-tech reading has sharpened his engineering thinking.

We discuss balancing breadth without diluting focus, and how to turn casual reading into active learning.

  • 00:00 An example from a book on business
  • 03:30 Donโ€™t go too broad
  • 05:15 Practice active learning
  • 07:15 Read something different
  • 07:30 Silly bit

Listen Now (10 min)

And after listening, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss future episodes.

Here to help,

Joel

P.S. You should still read our books though.

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