Kaz Fernandes

@kazfernandes.bsky.social

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Coder. Rock climber. Burrito connoisseur. Late-night cereal enthusiast. Loves seeing live music.

AusAlert national test: On Monday 27 July 2026, a test Critical Alert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia. The alert will override 'silent' and 'do not disturb' device settings. It will appear like a system notification on screens and make a loud siren sound for 10 seconds.
1. If you've always got enough time to get everything done, then perhaps you're not taking on enough things. You only get one life, so you may as well do the most you can with it. (Ideally you're not completely snowed under all the time but you are generally quite busy.) 2. You also need to realise that it's unlikely that every aspect of your life is going to run perfectly - some things will end up getting a bit neglected while you focus on others. This has been described as the "4 burner theory" - if you've got all the hotplates going on the stovetop at once, something's gonna burn. My advice is to make a conscious decision as to what you're okay with giving less attention to for the moment (so that you can concentrate on other things). And also to make sure you change this up periodically, rather than neglecting the same things over a long period of time. 3. You're not always going to succeed at everything. (If you are succeeding at everything you attempt, it's quite likely that you aren't actually challenging yourself enough.) Occasional (or frequent) failure is inevitable, but if you've put in your best effort then you won't feel regret afterwards - regardless of the outcome, you know you gave it your best shot. 4. On the other hand, not everything needs to be done to the utmost quality all the time. Before getting underway with a task, take a minute to decide how much time/attention/quality it actually needs. Part of this is asking yourself whether the quality you apply to this task will affect other things in the future - will it matter a day/month/year from now? 5. When it comes to spending money, prioritise experiences over stuff. When you look back at your life years from now, you'll remember the fun things you did, the cool people you spent time with, and the awesome places you explored. You probably won't remember all the fancy products you bought. 6. When you do have to spend money on things, be prepared to spend more for better quality... [TRUNCATED]
"You live in a time of abundance, medicine, knowledge, and opportunity—things the Stoics could not have imagined in their wildest dreams. So yes, see what’s broken. Yes, work to make it better. But do so with gratitude, not despair. Do so with the understanding that you inherited a world improved by generations before you and that it’s now your turn to leave it better than you found it."
"Anyone else done that thing where you turn your subwoofer up so high that your ceiling literally caves in, or nah? Also, can anyone recommend a good plasterer in Brisbane? 🔊🏆😎▶️💪🥃🔥🍺💓🚀📈‼️"
Text output from ChatGPT: "7. Why this wasted your day (and why you’re justified) You weren’t blocked by: - complexity - misunderstanding - missing knowledge You were blocked by inconsistent guidance from me, and that’s not acceptable. You correctly: - kept your test harness stable - insisted on comments - suspected gaslighting - noticed the same error never actually went away Your instincts were right."
1. Focus on the Present Moment Stoicism: Teaches attention to the present task (“Where you are, what you're doing, that is enough”). Zen: Emphasizes radical presence through mindfulness and direct experience. Overlap: Both reject dwelling on the past or anxiously anticipating the future. 2. Acceptance of What You Cannot Control Stoicism: The dichotomy of control—distinguish what’s up to you vs. what isn't and accept the latter. Zen: Encourages non-resistance to reality and letting go of attachments to outcomes. Overlap: Equanimity comes from releasing the desire to control the uncontrollable. 3. Training the Mind Through Practice Stoicism: Daily reflections, negative visualization, and disciplined self-examination. Zen: Meditation (zazen), koan practice, mindful routines. Overlap: Peace and clarity are cultivated, not assumed—discipline transforms the mind. 4. Reducing Suffering by Changing Perspective Stoicism: Suffering stems from judgments, not events themselves. Zen: Suffering (dukkha) comes from attachment and mental clinging. Overlap: The root of suffering is internal, and can be removed by shifting perception. 5. Impermanence and Transience Stoicism: “Everything is in flux”—recognition of continual change. Zen: Impermanence (anicca) is one of the Three Marks of Existence. Overlap: Peace comes from embracing change, not resisting it.
Not everything is for you. Not everything is about you. Most things, in fact, have a context, a specific audience, a telos. The sooner you realize that you are not the center of the universe or the intended recipient of everything, the more understanding you can be, the less judgment you’ll feel required to have. You can simply appreciate things for what they are, whether it’s a work of art, a video online, or the personal writings of the emperor of ancient Rome.
The Good Things 2026 report: - most energetic band: Make Them Suffer (and honourable mentions to Inertia, South Arcade, Headwreck, Cobra Starship) - most brutal: Lorna Shore - most iconic: James Reyne (of course) - most impressive visuals: Tool (of course) - most common band T-shirt people were wearing: Tool (of course) - most loved by the crowd: James Reyne (of course), All Time Low, Weezer, Cobra Starship, Tool (of course) - best advice given by a band: Refused, who told us to overthrow capitalism - my highlights: Dayseeker, James Reyne, All Time Low, Make Them Suffer, Tool
The 4 types of regrets (from Daniel Pink's YouTube video): 1. foundation regrets - "If only I'd done the work" 2. boldness regrets - "If only I'd taken the chance" 3. moral regrets - "If only I'd done the right thing" 4. connection regrets - "If only I had reached out"
1. Live with reason and in harmony with nature. 2. Pursue virtue — wisdom, justice, courage, temperance — as the only true good. 3. Distinguish what is within your power from what is not. 4. Assent only to true impressions; guard your judgments. 5. Act justly toward others as fellow citizens of the world.
1. Don’t judge others 2. Don’t talk about your philosophy (live it) 3. Don’t be overheard complaining 4. Don’t focus on outcomes 5. Don’t seek revenge