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A Break from The Engineering Weekly - Security Edition
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to give you a heads up that things are changing around here. This newsletter, and me personally, are going through some shifts. Your support means a lot, so I wanted to share what's happening.
TL;DR
To make things super clear, here's the TL;DR upfront:
I'm taking a break from writing weekly articles for at least 4 weeks to recharge and refocus.
When I return, I'll be posting less frequently, but still at the same time (Friday at 9.30 AM GMT).
I'll still be active on social media, learning and engaging.
Expect the next article sometime in January (or maybe later).
What Changed
I'm all about doing the best quality things. When I started, writing weekly was super valuable for my learning and growth. But lately, it feels less so.
My first few articles were all great to write and I got great feedback too, but now I feel I honestly need to actually live some more of these experiences to really write about them.
I could keep churning out articles, but I don't want to write just for the sake of writing. I don't want to fake it. I want my writing to come from a place of genuine experience and understanding.
Right now, I'm focused on diving deep into my new role. There are deployments to oversee, cutting-edge tools to implement, and a whole new team dynamic to navigate. I want to get my hands dirty, experiment, and maybe even fail a little.
The tech world is changing fast, especially with the security landscape ever evolving. I want to be on the front lines of that, not just writing about it from the sidelines.
Once I've had a chance to really dig in and gain some more firsthand experience, I'll be back to share what I've learned. But for now, I need to focus on the doing, not just the telling.
My Plan for the Future
Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere! I just want to spend my time differently.
Maybe after my break, I'll realize I actually do need to write weekly. Who knows? Sometimes you don't know what you got till it's gone.
Thank You
Seriously, thank you for all the support. Your messages about how the newsletter has helped you mean the world to me.
This isn't goodbye, just a pause to figure things out.
Talk soon,
Saed