A Journey of Learning

Howdy howdy, I'm Ismail. I run Starforge Foundry, am occasionally an amateur rocket engineer, love building things, primarily hardware. I'm a student at Texas A&M studying some flavor of engineering and this is my blog where I write miscellaneous essays.

Top posts of the year

And their main takeaways

The Starforge Thesis.

78 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Education Innovation Technology Economy
  1. College Station needs more engineering industry and high-paying jobs to retain talent.
  2. Intrinsic motivation and agency can be taught, and they are key for individuals to succeed in highly technical fields.
  3. Starforge aims to create a unique, highly centralized organization to foster creativity and innovation in building cool things.

freshman

58 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🚌 Education Experience Friendships Real Estate Personal Growth
  1. Freshman year brought unexpected experiences and personal growth.
  2. Prioritizing creativity and exploring new opportunities led to valuable lessons and connections.
  3. Finding comfort in oneself and embracing the present moment can lead to a sense of fulfillment and contentment.