Dave
@davekang.bsky.social
Creative Octopus. https://www.octopusway.com. Octopus Life newsletter on Substack: https://davekang.substack.com
I was interviewed on the WeAreLATech podcast to talk about my Octopus Life, why @porkbun.com is the best domain registrar, my forthcoming 100 year life calendar project, and one big career lesson.
This was a fun wide-ranging casual conversation: www.wearelatech.com/inside-the-o...
This was a fun wide-ranging casual conversation: www.wearelatech.com/inside-the-o...
June 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I was interviewed on the WeAreLATech podcast to talk about my Octopus Life, why @porkbun.com is the best domain registrar, my forthcoming 100 year life calendar project, and one big career lesson.
This was a fun wide-ranging casual conversation: www.wearelatech.com/inside-the-o...
This was a fun wide-ranging casual conversation: www.wearelatech.com/inside-the-o...
For generalists who don't want to be an Octopreneur, here's an employment career path to make the most of your skills. Obviously this will vary widely but at each phase you will build upon the previous to:
a) stay challenged
b) add value to your organization
c) find meaning in your work
a) stay challenged
b) add value to your organization
c) find meaning in your work
May 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
For generalists who don't want to be an Octopreneur, here's an employment career path to make the most of your skills. Obviously this will vary widely but at each phase you will build upon the previous to:
a) stay challenged
b) add value to your organization
c) find meaning in your work
a) stay challenged
b) add value to your organization
c) find meaning in your work
2 kinds of people in the world, which one are you?
This is the subject of my next newsletter
This is the subject of my next newsletter
April 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
2 kinds of people in the world, which one are you?
This is the subject of my next newsletter
This is the subject of my next newsletter
This is gonna come down to the wire! 35 hours to go and just need $625 to meet the goal! If you want an epic 80 year calendar that will alter the way you look at time, check link in bio for @kickstarter.com link!
January 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This is gonna come down to the wire! 35 hours to go and just need $625 to meet the goal! If you want an epic 80 year calendar that will alter the way you look at time, check link in bio for @kickstarter.com link!
I mapped out my entire life. It was unexpectedly emotional.
It was an interesting exercise, to reflect back and see the actual day I did something rather than having it be a distant memory. I used the “Life at a Glance” poster I designed.
It was an interesting exercise, to reflect back and see the actual day I did something rather than having it be a distant memory. I used the “Life at a Glance” poster I designed.
January 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I mapped out my entire life. It was unexpectedly emotional.
It was an interesting exercise, to reflect back and see the actual day I did something rather than having it be a distant memory. I used the “Life at a Glance” poster I designed.
It was an interesting exercise, to reflect back and see the actual day I did something rather than having it be a distant memory. I used the “Life at a Glance” poster I designed.
How's your new year going? You have 3 days to get my 2025 80 year calendar that shows every day of your life. Kickstarter link in bio! #happynewyear
January 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
How's your new year going? You have 3 days to get my 2025 80 year calendar that shows every day of your life. Kickstarter link in bio! #happynewyear
what is going on with Youtube comments these days?
December 24, 2024 at 8:12 PM
what is going on with Youtube comments these days?
My Life Mapping Poster is 57% funded on @kickstarter.com . If you want 2025 to be more thoughtful, purposeful, and focused on what really matters, give it a look!
#calendar
#calendar
December 22, 2024 at 2:17 AM
My Life Mapping Poster is 57% funded on @kickstarter.com . If you want 2025 to be more thoughtful, purposeful, and focused on what really matters, give it a look!
#calendar
#calendar
What if James Clear @jamesclear.bsky.social, Ryan Holiday @ryan-holiday.bsky.social, Bronnie Ware, and Oliver Burkeman walk into a bar?
December 14, 2024 at 6:27 PM
What if James Clear @jamesclear.bsky.social, Ryan Holiday @ryan-holiday.bsky.social, Bronnie Ware, and Oliver Burkeman walk into a bar?
We have reached the 50% mark on the way to meeting our campaign goal on @kickstarter.com!
December 10, 2024 at 9:40 PM
We have reached the 50% mark on the way to meeting our campaign goal on @kickstarter.com!
$1,183 from 18 backers, 39% funded. My Life at a Glance Calendar Poster on @kickstarter.com is making progress! #motivation
December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM
$1,183 from 18 backers, 39% funded. My Life at a Glance Calendar Poster on @kickstarter.com is making progress! #motivation
Adobe Illustrator is my favorite design program. It let me put 29,200 numbers into tiny boxes to show every day of an 80 year calendar in one 24x36 poster. Incredible typography handling.
November 28, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Adobe Illustrator is my favorite design program. It let me put 29,200 numbers into tiny boxes to show every day of an 80 year calendar in one 24x36 poster. Incredible typography handling.
$898 pledged, 29% to goal, we’re on our way @kickstarter.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:45 PM
$898 pledged, 29% to goal, we’re on our way @kickstarter.com