Miessler's Telos framework inverts typical career planning: start with the problems you wish the world would solve, then derive mission, goals, metrics, challenges, strategies, and projects downward. The solution could be a Linux CLI tool, a book club, or an AI agent—what matters is that it's the right answer to the problem. This structure keeps you anchored when technology tempts you into building for its own sake.
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