--- title: "Liutauras Kavaliauskas (@Liutauras) | Hashnode" description: "Software Engineer. Read the latest articles by Liutauras Kavaliauskas on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Liutauras" --- @Liutauras # Liutauras Kavaliauskas @Liutauras · Kaunas, Lithuania · Joined August 2021 Software Engineer ### [Key lessons learned from the book: "The Great Mental Models Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts"](https://liutauras.hashnode.dev/key-lessons-learned-from-the-book-the-great-mental-models-volume-1-general-thinking-concepts?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The Great Mental Models Project The Great Mental Models project is the clearest way to change the way you see the world, avoid problems before they happen, and make better decisions. The series consists of four volumes that cover the core, timeless,... 3 min read · [liutauras.hashnode.dev](https://liutauras.hashnode.dev/key-lessons-learned-from-the-book-the-great-mental-models-volume-1-general-thinking-concepts?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/key-lessons-learned-from-the-book-the-great-mental-models-volume-1-general-thinking-concepts/628b42d0929bcf4c721d5e27) ### [Key lessons learned from the book: "The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change"](https://liutauras.hashnode.dev/key-lessons-learned-from-the-book-the-managers-path-a-guide-for-tech-leaders-navigating-growth-and-change?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) " Part of being a good manager is figuring out how to be managed." Intro Having an aim in your career is a must in my opinion. At my company, we have a clear career ladder that helps you understand what you need to get promoted. I am very glad that... 4 min read · [liutauras.hashnode.dev](https://liutauras.hashnode.dev/key-lessons-learned-from-the-book-the-managers-path-a-guide-for-tech-leaders-navigating-growth-and-change?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 5, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/key-lessons-learned-from-the-book-the-managers-path-a-guide-for-tech-leaders-navigating-growth-and-change/624c4e974b4dde0dc0bece5b) ### [Paying technical debt](https://liutauras.hashnode.dev/paying-technical-debt?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Oversimplified version 1 min read · [liutauras.hashnode.dev](https://liutauras.hashnode.dev/paying-technical-debt?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 15, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/paying-technical-debt/616944af18374f257327a4a3) ### [Code Smells](https://liutauras.hashnode.dev/code-smells?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Quick intro 2 min read · [liutauras.hashnode.dev](https://liutauras.hashnode.dev/code-smells?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 25, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/code-smells/612693c171cb04254f06be03)