Bytes and Biceps: A Family’s Adventure in Open Source, Self-Development, and Physical Fitness

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About Your Host, Naveen

Welcome to "Naveen's Substack: Bytes and Biceps - A Family’s Adventure in Open Source, Self-Development, and Physical Fitness". I'm Naveen, an Open Source Security Engineer, Google Peer Bonus awardee, and a proud father of two wonderfully talented teenagers. This platform goes beyond a typical blog; it is a chronicle of our family's shared journey through technology, productivity, fitness, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.

Over the years, I've honed habits that have driven my professional growth and fostered a stimulating learning environment for my children. Over three consecutive years, my unbroken dedication to the Open Source Software (OSS) community has earned me the esteemed Google Peer Bonus award. I've shared my insights at eight international conferences in the past year alone.

The Story of Two Rising Stars

My two teenagers, the rising stars of our household, exemplify unique brilliance and a never-dying spirit. With grit and perseverance, they have accomplished over 1000 and 600 LeetCode problems, respectively. Beyond their coding prowess, they demonstrate an equally impressive dedication to Jiu-Jitsu, regularly competing and earning accolades.

Their footprints in the open-source world are also significant - having made remarkable contributions to OSS, spoken at a major Linux Foundation conference, and seen their writings published by several Linux Foundation organizations.

Our Shared Mission

Our mission here is to share a slice of our life, revealing the insights we've gained, the habits that have fueled our growth, and the routines that structure our daily lives.

A Wealth of Knowledge: Books and Science

We share an insatiable love for reading. Our interests range far and wide, and we often draw upon scientific knowledge to further our skills and enhance our understanding of the world.

What to Expect on Naveen's Substack

In our Substack, you can look forward to diverse content - from open-source contributions and productivity hacks to fitness routines and book reviews. We aim to share the tools, technologies, and tactics we use to continually pursue self-improvement.

Join Us on Our Journey

We invite you to join our family's unique journey - where technology, personal development, and physical fitness intersect. Here's to us learning, growing, and thriving together! Welcome to Naveen's Substack: Bytes and Biceps.