Reethi Reethu

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The Creator Economy for Indian Developers: Building an Audience That Pays

The creator economy isn't just for YouTubers and influencers. Technical content creators — developers who write, teach, and build in public — are building audiences that generate revenue through courses, consulting, sponsorships, and products. Here's the strategy for Indian developers entering this space.

Reethi Reethu3 min read

Design Systems for Solo Developers: Building Component Libraries That Scale

Enterprise design systems (Material, Carbon, Polaris) are built by teams of 20+. Solo developers need design systems too — but lighter, faster, and practical. This guide covers building a minimal, effective component library that maintains consistency across your projects.

Reethi Reethu4 min read

Crypto, Stocks, or Mutual Funds: Where Should a Developer Invest Spare Cash?

Developers are tech-savvy and risk-aware — the perfect profile for smart investing. But should spare cash go into crypto, individual stocks, or mutual funds? This evidence-based comparison cuts through the hype and provides an allocation framework based on your risk tolerance and time horizon.

Reethi Reethu4 min read

5 French Films That Changed How I Think About Storytelling

French cinema doesn't follow Hollywood rules — and that's exactly why it's valuable. These five French films changed how I think about narrative structure, character development, and the art of leaving things unsaid. Each is also an excellent French learning resource.

Reethi Reethu4 min read

The Compound Effect of 1% Daily Improvement in Coding

James Clear's 1% improvement principle applied to software development. A developer who improves 1% daily is 37x better after one year. This article provides the specific, measurable daily practices that generate compounding coding skill growth.

Reethi Reethu4 min read

Why 'Hyper-Local' is the New Global: Lessons from Namakkal

Global ambition starts with local domination. Namakkal — a small city in Tamil Nadu — taught me that understanding one market deeply creates a playbook that scales. The best hyper-local businesses solve universal problems with geographic specificity.

Reethi Reethu4 min read

How to Design a Website That Converts Visitors into Customers

Traffic without conversion is vanity. This guide covers the design principles, page structures, and psychological triggers that transform website visitors into paying customers — based on conversion rate optimization research and real-world testing.

Reethi Reethu5 min read

Web3, Blockchain, and Decentralization: A Honest Assessment

Web3 promised to decentralize the internet. Some promises delivered, others collapsed spectacularly. This balanced assessment examines what blockchain technology has actually achieved, where it failed, and the legitimate use cases emerging from the wreckage of the hype cycle.

Reethi Reethu3 min read

Digital Nomad Life: How to Work Remotely from Anywhere

The digital nomad lifestyle promises freedom, adventure, and work-life integration. But the reality involves tax complexity, timezone challenges, and loneliness that Instagram doesn't show. This honest guide covers both the dream and the logistics of location-independent work.

Reethi Reethu5 min read

Mindfulness Meditation: A Skeptic's Guide to Getting Started

You've heard meditation reduces stress, improves focus, and changes your brain. But you're skeptical, restless, and unsure where to start. This guide is written for you — the evidence, the practice, and the honest expectations for people who think they can't meditate.

Reethi Reethu6 min read

The Art of Storytelling in Business Writing

Data persuades the mind, but stories persuade the heart — and buying decisions are made by hearts more often than minds. This guide teaches the storytelling frameworks that transform dry business content into memorable, persuasive narratives.

Reethi Reethu5 min read

The Art of Saying No: How to Reclaim Your Time

Every yes is a no to something else. This guide explores the psychology behind people-pleasing, the hidden cost of overcommitment, and practical frameworks for saying no with confidence — without guilt, without burning bridges, and without losing opportunities.

Reethi Reethu11 min read