<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>shashmit — writeups</title><description>Philosophy, quiet observations, and the things I learn along the way.</description><link>https://shashmit.space/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>How to find clients as a developer who can build anything</title><link>https://shashmit.space/writeup/how-to-find-clients-as-a-developer-who-can-build-anything/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shashmit.space/writeup/how-to-find-clients-as-a-developer-who-can-build-anything/</guid><description>What I keep in mind when looking for clients as an independent developer: build connections slowly, show what you can make, stay patient, and be straight about price.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Freelancing</category></item><item><title>How to keep a conversation going without commanding it</title><link>https://shashmit.space/writeup/how-to-keep-a-conversation-going-without-commanding-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shashmit.space/writeup/how-to-keep-a-conversation-going-without-commanding-it/</guid><description>Good conversations happen when you stop trying to control them. How pauses, honest questions, and letting go of the outcome turn talk into a genuine exchange.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Philosophy</category></item><item><title>Learning to sit quietly</title><link>https://shashmit.space/writeup/learning-to-sit-quietly/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://shashmit.space/writeup/learning-to-sit-quietly/</guid><description>Sitting quietly feels uncomfortable because it strips away distraction. Here is why stillness lets mental noise settle and helps you hear your own thoughts.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Philosophy</category></item></channel></rss>