Hi, I'm Mat
I burned out three times
before I figured out the pattern.
Now I build the systems I wish someone had shown me at 25.
Turns out you can be smart enough to design complex systems and still dumb enough to ignore your own stress signals until your body shuts down for maintenance—without asking. I learned the hard way that awareness, prioritization, and focus aren't soft skills. They're survival skills. Now I share what actually works.
$ whoami
mat_banik
$ cat lessons_learned.txt
→ energy is finite, protect it
→ clarity beats intensity
→ systems beat willpower
→ do no harm, then optimize
$ _ What I'm About
My Story
From burnout to balance — the journey that changed how I approach life and work.
Career
Building systems that scale. Architecture, engineering, and the craft of software.
Hobbies
Cycling, archery, hiking, nutrition, and the audiobooks that keep me company.
Connect
Let's chat. Whether you want feedback, have questions, or just want to say hi.
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