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I read The 48 Laws of Power, and It Changed How I See Every Workplace Interaction

I picked up The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene expecting a hustle-culture playbook. Instead, I got a 3,000-year history lesson on how power actually works in every workplace, every team, and every conversation. Here's what stuck with me and what I'd skip.

February 15, 2026 · 7 min read
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What makes a WooCommerce plugin actually good? A Reviewer's Perspective on UX

Good UX is the fastest way to earn trust in WooCommerce.com. After reviewing many WooCommerce plugins, one thing is clear: UX matters more than most people expect. I share real, repeatable UX checks based on what I've seen during reviews that help plugins feel native and trustworthy from the first click.

January 16, 2026 · 8 min read
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A new Home for My Writing

I've written on many domains since 2017, but shameem.blog is different. Inspired by the Automattic Creed and my work as a Happiness Engineer, this new space is my fresh start, a place to write, share, and contribute with purpose.

August 27, 2025 · 6 min read