Hi, I'm Mat
You're not lazy.
You're leaking energy in places
you haven't noticed yet.
I spent a decade mapping where mine went. Here's what I found.
Somewhere in your 30s, you realize you can't muscle through everything anymore. The people who handle it well aren't superhuman—they've just gotten serious about three skills: noticing what's actually happening, deciding what actually matters, and focusing when it counts. I'm building tools and sharing systems for people who want to stop surviving and start being present for their own lives.
$ whoami
mat_banik
$ cat current_focus.txt
→ systems that sustain, not drain
→ habits that stick without force
→ energy as a design constraint
$ _ 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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