{
  "id": 16420269,
  "title": "There's More to Life Than Code",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/theres-more-to-life-than-code",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-25T03:22:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/musah_congoadama_736fd38/theres-more-to-life-than-code-1dci"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The author reflects on the various roles and responsibilities that occupy their time, including writing code, building startups, managing a 9-to-5 job, and spending time with family and loved ones. The author acknowledges that their mind never fully switches off, even during moments of rest. They emphasize that behind every product or line of code, there is a person who experiences emotions and needs rest. The author finds solace in simple activities such as gardening and spending time in nature, which provide a sense of humility and grounding. In moments of introspection, the author turns to gratitude, prayer, and finding peace in the present moment, rather than comparing themselves to others. The author encourages others to recognize that their personal life and relationships are as important as their professional pursuits. Ultimately, the author asserts that there is more to life than just code, and that the act of living and engaging in various aspects of life is an integral part of the journey.",
  "summary": "The conversations I have with myself I talk to myself a lot. Not because I'm mad. Not because something is wrong with me. I talk to myself because I'm searching. There are so many questions in my head, and I keep turning them over and over, hoping that one day I'll land on the perfect answer. Some days I feel light, like I'm being carried by something bigger than me. Some days I feel heavy and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Author balances coding, startups, job, and family life",
    "Finds peace in gardening, nature, gratitude, and prayer",
    "Emphasizes importance of personal life alongside professional pursuits"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing personal relationships and restorative activities over constant professional output challenges the tech industry's tendency to equate human value solely with continuous productivity and technical achievement.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}