Make With Love First — a conversation with Faruk Ateş — E29

SummaryIn this conversation, Faruk Ateş shares his journey from manifesting his dream job at Apple to navigating the complexities of identity and purpose in the tech industry. He discusses the transformative power of love, the importance of grieving loss, and how creating love momentum can enhance manifestation efforts. The conversation explores the intersection of love and professionalism, emphasizing the need for clarity in uncertainty and the value of being a generalist in a specialized world.BioFaruk Ateş An award-winning product manager, designer, and engineer, Faruk has worked with influential companies and minds across the technology industry. His experiences span from Fortune 500 corporations to underserved communities, informing his pioneering work on industry-changing web technologies like pure CSS animations and feature detection that have impacted over 3 billion people worldwide.He has championed a holistic approach that balances organizational success, user benefit, and community impact. As a web standards advocate, accessibility champion, and social justice writer, he focuses on creating "win-win-win" outcomes that include social sustainability and environmental protection.Most recently, he has developed Love First, a methodology that synthesizes repeatable practices and principles for building beloved communities, products, and businesses. TakeawaysManifesting dreams can lead to unexpected opportunities.Navigating career identity is a common struggle in tech.Grieving loss can lead to personal transformation.Love can be a powerful force in achieving goals.Creating love momentum can enhance manifestation efforts.The tech industry often prioritizes profit over user experience.Being a generalist can provide unique insights and solutions.Nature and personal relationships can inspire creativity.Understanding core desires is crucial for personal growth.Uncertainty can be both uncomfortable and transformative.Chapters00:00 Cold (mouthful) Open00:22 In the beginning...06:28 Navigating Identity and Belonging10:11 The Year of Loss17:51 The Source Code of Love30:37 The Power of Momentum in Manifestation37:43 Navigating Uncertainty and Intentionality44:00 The Challenge of Focus and Creative Energy53:05 Identifying Core Desires and Self-Love01:01:07 7 +/-2 Questions01:01:43 Who did you help recently and how did it make you feel?01:04:17 What's your least favorite thing about your profession?01:07:34 What's the most beautiful thing you've seen this week that didn't involve a screen?01:09:10 What's the decision that you've made that prioritized business goals over users and how did you feel about it?01:17:13 Who should I talk to next?01:21:39 What do you hope to not be carrying anymore?KeywordsFaruk Ateş, Matthew​ Oliphant, Apple, web standards, accessibility, love, manifestation, career, identity