Before the Crown, David Faced Goliath
Sometimes the thing blocking you is also shaping you. David did not receive a crown first. He faced Goliath.
An independent personal journalFrom the Philippines. At home in Arizona.
Linmer Perolino — Personal Journal
01The person behind the pages
A life at the bench.A little beyond it.
I'm Linmer, a Medical Laboratory Scientist. I write about the work, the people, and the everyday moments that stay with me.
The longer storyStill learning. Still showing up.
Lab life & leadershipFaith & familyFar from homeEveryday growth
02The journal
Notes worth keeping.
Codex, Claude, and Grok in One Project
I tried making Codex, Claude, and Grok work together on one project. The surprising part was how quickly it felt useful.
0% Discrepancy on Our CLIA Inspection
Our lab got 0% discrepancy on our CLIA inspection. It sounds like a perfect score, but the real work is staying ready after it.
Small Lessons That Do Not Look Important
Everyday life teaches quietly, but only if we slow down enough to notice what repeated moments are trying to correct.
From 5 AM to Nilagang Pork
A simple journal entry about a 5 AM start, lab work, a neurologist visit, and waiting for nilagang pork to finish cooking.
A book by Linmer Perolino
NOBODY
IS COMING.
Small-lab leadership
03Beyond these pages
For the ones who show up.
For every tech alone at the bench. Every new lead learning the hard way. Every person quietly holding a small hospital laboratory together.
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