Now
(inspired by Derek Sivers' now project)

last updated on 2026-01-16

I’m living in São Paulo, Brazil.

I’m writing a book to help software engineers working on product teams become more value-focused. It’s called Your Code is Not the Most Important Thing in the World. A beta version of the book is complete and is currently in the beta reading phase.

I’m also on my second sabbatical since last November, and I’m enjoying exploring my curiosity, which right now means working on the book above and getting out of my comfort zone with things related to the book’s validation and promotion.

These are my current priorities:

  • Relationships/community (my girlfriend, my parents, my friends, connect with new like-minded people)
  • Positive Impact (book)
  • 2026 Adventures (travel and nature)
  • Deep thinking (journaling and maintaining balance between information consumption and creation)
  • Health (stretch/posture, lean physique, sleep, meditation)
© 2026 Leonardo Max