Three People I Admire: Lessons in Principle, Perseverance, and Priorities

When we think about the people we admire most, their stories often reveal the core values that matter to us, and we can see common threads that shine a light what principled success really looks like. David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH): The Power of Opinionated Pragmatism David Heinemeier Hansson: Balancing code, racing, and life with principled pragmatism DHH didn’t just create Ruby on Rails—he carved out an entire philosophy around software development and life balance. What strikes me most about him isn’t just technical and practical brilliance, but his unwavering commitment to principled pragmatism. ...

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Mark Holton