gamereviewJul 14, 2025, 9:55 AM UTC"vivid/stasis" Review: Story x Rhythm Game x Puzzle x More (Almost Spoiler-Free)This is a review of vivid/stasis, a free game that combines story, rhythm game, and puzzle elements. It's an incredibly fun game that I've been playing for nearly 100 hours and still continue to play. In this article, I'll share its charm and mysteries with as few spoilers as possible.
reviewbookJan 27, 2024, 8:16 AM UTCSummary of Recently Read BooksI've read various books recently, so I'm summarizing ones that might be of general interest as a reminder. I'll add a brief comment, but if there's a lot to write, I plan to summarize in separate articles as needed.
reviewbookJan 24, 2024, 8:04 AM UTC[Reading Notes] For Those Who Always "Don't Have Time": The Behavioral Economics of ScarcityThis is a review of the book that unravels the effects of "scarcity". It uses abundant real-world examples to illustrate how significant the impact of familiar scarcities, such as lack of time or money, can be.
bookreviewMay 21, 2018, 4:30 AM UTCThoughts on "Start with the Issue"This is a review of "Start with the Issue". The author emphasizes "narrowing down the problem" as an important step to increase productivity, and explains the specific approach and rationale. In this article, I summarize important points for problem-solving from an engineer's perspective, including actual failure examples. I felt that this book provides a systematic approach to problem-solving and is very useful for engineers as well.
bookreviewJan 6, 2017, 11:04 PM UTCImpressions of "How Google Works"This book is written by Eric Schmidt, the current chairman of Google, and Jonathan Rosenberg, the former senior vice president of product management, who share the "lessons" they learned while contributing to Google's growth, along with many examples. The idea that companies that attract smart creatives and deliver excellent products can survive is particularly interesting. It's also an enjoyable read, and I recommend it even if you're not interested in business.
bookreviewDec 4, 2016, 6:22 AM UTC"Team Geek" Impressions"Team Geek" is a book that introduces the method of building a team by Google engineers. The authors, based on their experience in developing Subversion and working at Google, emphasize the importance of teamwork and cooperation. In particular, the book provides many tips for managers, focusing on the HRT (Humility, Respect, and Trust) concept to build a team culture. It also touches on how to deal with harmful individuals. This book is packed with extremely useful information for those who lead teams.
bookreviewNov 16, 2016, 7:24 AM UTC"Soft Skills" Impressions"Soft Skills" is a technical book targeting programmers, but it's also a book about career development and life. This book touches on various aspects of life, from daily work to asset formation. The author explains techniques such as the spiral of learning and selling, asset formation, and KanbanFlow in detail. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of habituation and the effects of output. Reading this book may help you find direction in life.
bookreviewSep 13, 2016, 6:56 AM UTC"Small Team, Big Job" Impressions"Small Team, Big Job" is a book that makes you think about how to increase the value of a product and deliver it to customers. It contains many useful ideas not only for small teams but also for large teams. The main points are to start taking action quickly, pursue core values, and eliminate waste. It is a beneficial read for engineers and business leaders.
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