https://aneeshsathe.com/tags/shortcuts/Recent content in Shortcuts on Aneesh SatheHugoen-usFri, 18 Jul 2025 06:21:48 +0000https://aneeshsathe.com/hack-hacky-hacker/Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:21:48 +0000https://aneeshsathe.com/hack-hacky-hacker/<p>A few days ago I wrote about the beauty of <a href="https://aneeshsathe.com/divine-documentation/">great documentation</a>; this is the evil twin post.</p> <p>The spectrum of meaning across the words <em>hack, hacky, and hacker</em> form a horseshoe when thinking about postures toward life. On either ends are the most difficult options. Being either a hack or a hacker requires dedication and both approaches narrow your world. Being hacky, taking imperfect shortcuts, in the world is immensely satisfying. It is play disguised as problem solving.</p>