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Thiago Ghisi
Former director of engineering with experience at Nubank, ThoughtWorks, and Apple, currently on an extended sabbatical exploring psychology, self-discovery, and tooling for a personal 'second brain.'
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Jan 9, 2026
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Career Sabbaticals and Self Discovery 🔍 — with Thiago Ghisi
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Thiago Ghisi, a former engineering director at Nubank and Apple, shares his transformative sabbatical journey. He reveals how detaching from his work identity allowed him to embrace self-discovery and deeper questioning. Thiago discusses the creation of a 'second brain' using tools like Obsidian and Cloud Code to analyze 15+ years of notes for insights into his past. He highlights the importance of sustainable routines and the unique challenges of finding joy outside productivity. Finally, he considers pursuing a PhD in psychology, blending his tech skills with newfound passions.
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