Agustín Arias

Dream

Every goal starts with an idea, and every idea comes from a dream. Since I was young, I've been drawn to the Silicon Valley ecosystem. One of my earliest inspirations was Steve Jobs. His Stanford speech in 2005 left me with a concept I always carry: connecting the dots.

Your past experiences are dots to connect, but so are your dreams. Visualizing where you want to go helps you connect today's actions with tomorrow's possibilities.

• Act—because doing creates momentum, ideas, and opportunities.
• Create things not to change the world, but to change people.
• Learn from everything, not just skills but perspectives.

Work

Work transforms ideas into tangible results. For me, it's more than "getting things done"; it's about crafting something meaningful and scalable. In software, a single line of code can impact millions—that's powerful.

Work is also about who you do it with. I believe in collaborating with people who challenge you, who push you to think bigger and smarter. A great team is the foundation of any meaningful achievement.

Most importantly, work should be driven by passion. When you're passionate about what you do, it stops feeling like "work" and starts becoming play.

• Surround yourself with people smarter than you—it's the fastest way to grow.
• Software is the best intermediary to expand and multiply impact.
• Focus on what matters, simplicity is a superpower.

Life

Being useful gives meaning to everything, and the best way to feel useful is to help others find their purpose. Life is both serious and playful. The secret is to find balance. Passion and love make the journey worthwhile.

If you enjoy the process more than the destination, you're already ahead.

• Love makes everything better—don't underestimate its power.
• Simplify everything you can.
• Just smile