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600+ Job Applications Later: Still Standing, Still Trying
How I’m navigating this brutal job hunt, the unspoken grind of being self-taught, and why soft skills and survival experience do matter. Let me not sugarcoat this:Applying for jobs sucks. There’s nothing romantic about it.No inspiring…
How I’m navigating this brutal job hunt, the unspoken grind of being self-taught, and why soft skills and survival experience do matter. Let me not sugarcoat this:Applying for jobs sucks. There’s nothing romantic about it.No inspiring…
600+ Job Applications Later: Still Standing, Still Trying
How I’m navigating this brutal job hunt, the unspoken grind of being self-taught, and why soft skills and survival experience do matter. Let me not sugarcoat this:Applying for jobs sucks. There’s nothing romantic about it.No inspiring montage, no quick success story.Just spreadsheets, cover letters, silence, and if you’re lucky — rejections. I’ve applied to somewhere between 600 to 800 jobs…
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April 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
600+ Job Applications Later: Still Standing, Still Trying
How I’m navigating this brutal job hunt, the unspoken grind of being self-taught, and why soft skills and survival experience do matter. Let me not sugarcoat this:Applying for jobs sucks. There’s nothing romantic about it.No inspiring…
How I’m navigating this brutal job hunt, the unspoken grind of being self-taught, and why soft skills and survival experience do matter. Let me not sugarcoat this:Applying for jobs sucks. There’s nothing romantic about it.No inspiring…
Good Will
After months of chaos and uncertainty, I've made it past the interview stage for a stable job opportunity that feels vital for my survival. Financial instability has pushed me to seek improvement and security, driving me to build a strong foundation. This week is crucial; landing this…
After months of chaos and uncertainty, I've made it past the interview stage for a stable job opportunity that feels vital for my survival. Financial instability has pushed me to seek improvement and security, driving me to build a strong foundation. This week is crucial; landing this…
Good Will
After months of chaos and uncertainty, I've made it past the interview stage for a stable job opportunity that feels vital for my survival. Financial instability has pushed me to seek improvement and security, driving me to build a strong foundation. This week is crucial; landing this job means the start of progress.
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April 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Good Will
After months of chaos and uncertainty, I've made it past the interview stage for a stable job opportunity that feels vital for my survival. Financial instability has pushed me to seek improvement and security, driving me to build a strong foundation. This week is crucial; landing this…
After months of chaos and uncertainty, I've made it past the interview stage for a stable job opportunity that feels vital for my survival. Financial instability has pushed me to seek improvement and security, driving me to build a strong foundation. This week is crucial; landing this…
Spite and Hope: The Fuel Behind Personal Transformation
How Regret and Rage Spark the Desire for Achievement and Validation Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a lot of things. It started this morning when I saw a post from someone, and it was all about their accolades—degrees, certifications, honors.…
How Regret and Rage Spark the Desire for Achievement and Validation Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a lot of things. It started this morning when I saw a post from someone, and it was all about their accolades—degrees, certifications, honors.…
Spite and Hope: The Fuel Behind Personal Transformation
How Regret and Rage Spark the Desire for Achievement and Validation Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a lot of things. It started this morning when I saw a post from someone, and it was all about their accolades—degrees, certifications, honors. And for some reason, it hit me harder than I expected. I felt this rush of emotions: regret, a deep tinge of spite, and, strangely enough, hope.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Spite and Hope: The Fuel Behind Personal Transformation
How Regret and Rage Spark the Desire for Achievement and Validation Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a lot of things. It started this morning when I saw a post from someone, and it was all about their accolades—degrees, certifications, honors.…
How Regret and Rage Spark the Desire for Achievement and Validation Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a lot of things. It started this morning when I saw a post from someone, and it was all about their accolades—degrees, certifications, honors.…
Clearing the Mind with Action
This reflection emphasizes the importance of completing unfinished tasks, which cultivates momentum, clarity, and confidence. By transitioning from mere intentions to actions, the author finds mental space and presence, mitigating feelings of guilt and distraction.…
This reflection emphasizes the importance of completing unfinished tasks, which cultivates momentum, clarity, and confidence. By transitioning from mere intentions to actions, the author finds mental space and presence, mitigating feelings of guilt and distraction.…
Clearing the Mind with Action
This reflection emphasizes the importance of completing unfinished tasks, which cultivates momentum, clarity, and confidence. By transitioning from mere intentions to actions, the author finds mental space and presence, mitigating feelings of guilt and distraction. This proactive approach transforms task completion into a natural habit, enhancing various life aspects.
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April 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Clearing the Mind with Action
This reflection emphasizes the importance of completing unfinished tasks, which cultivates momentum, clarity, and confidence. By transitioning from mere intentions to actions, the author finds mental space and presence, mitigating feelings of guilt and distraction.…
This reflection emphasizes the importance of completing unfinished tasks, which cultivates momentum, clarity, and confidence. By transitioning from mere intentions to actions, the author finds mental space and presence, mitigating feelings of guilt and distraction.…
Step Your Game Up
A moment of clarity, a challenge from my brother, and a turning point I couldn’t ignore. There are moments in life that hit harder than expected—not because they’re loud or dramatic, but because of who says them and how true they feel when they land. Recently, I had one of those…
A moment of clarity, a challenge from my brother, and a turning point I couldn’t ignore. There are moments in life that hit harder than expected—not because they’re loud or dramatic, but because of who says them and how true they feel when they land. Recently, I had one of those…
Step Your Game Up
A moment of clarity, a challenge from my brother, and a turning point I couldn’t ignore. There are moments in life that hit harder than expected—not because they’re loud or dramatic, but because of who says them and how true they feel when they land. Recently, I had one of those moments during a conversation with my brother.He and I are very different.
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April 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Step Your Game Up
A moment of clarity, a challenge from my brother, and a turning point I couldn’t ignore. There are moments in life that hit harder than expected—not because they’re loud or dramatic, but because of who says them and how true they feel when they land. Recently, I had one of those…
A moment of clarity, a challenge from my brother, and a turning point I couldn’t ignore. There are moments in life that hit harder than expected—not because they’re loud or dramatic, but because of who says them and how true they feel when they land. Recently, I had one of those…
🌤️ Staying Positive When Things Get Dark
It’s been a tough journey, but I’m choosing to keep going—and to believe that better days are still ahead. It’s been a struggle lately. For months, I’ve been obsessing over landing the perfect job in tech, worrying about my future, and stressing over debt.…
It’s been a tough journey, but I’m choosing to keep going—and to believe that better days are still ahead. It’s been a struggle lately. For months, I’ve been obsessing over landing the perfect job in tech, worrying about my future, and stressing over debt.…
🌤️ Staying Positive When Things Get Dark
It’s been a tough journey, but I’m choosing to keep going—and to believe that better days are still ahead. It’s been a struggle lately. For months, I’ve been obsessing over landing the perfect job in tech, worrying about my future, and stressing over debt. Things have been difficult, and I’ve been stuck in a loop of frustration and doubt. But recently, I’ve come to realize something important.
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April 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🌤️ Staying Positive When Things Get Dark
It’s been a tough journey, but I’m choosing to keep going—and to believe that better days are still ahead. It’s been a struggle lately. For months, I’ve been obsessing over landing the perfect job in tech, worrying about my future, and stressing over debt.…
It’s been a tough journey, but I’m choosing to keep going—and to believe that better days are still ahead. It’s been a struggle lately. For months, I’ve been obsessing over landing the perfect job in tech, worrying about my future, and stressing over debt.…
Building Connections: A Journey of Small Wins and Incremental Growth
In my 30s, I find myself starting over in my career, focusing on networking and building connections. I grew my network to over 1400 through persistence and relationship-building. Despite challenges like waiting for employer…
In my 30s, I find myself starting over in my career, focusing on networking and building connections. I grew my network to over 1400 through persistence and relationship-building. Despite challenges like waiting for employer…
Building Connections: A Journey of Small Wins and Incremental Growth
In my 30s, I find myself starting over in my career, focusing on networking and building connections. I grew my network to over 1400 through persistence and relationship-building. Despite challenges like waiting for employer responses, I celebrate small victories that motivate my progress. Growth is incremental; every effort counts.
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April 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Building Connections: A Journey of Small Wins and Incremental Growth
In my 30s, I find myself starting over in my career, focusing on networking and building connections. I grew my network to over 1400 through persistence and relationship-building. Despite challenges like waiting for employer…
In my 30s, I find myself starting over in my career, focusing on networking and building connections. I grew my network to over 1400 through persistence and relationship-building. Despite challenges like waiting for employer…
Crashing Out Isn’t Failure — It’s Your Body Saying “Enough”
The writer shares their struggle with burnout, financial pressures, and job insecurity while pursuing a tech career. They reflect on the challenges of balancing dreams and reality, the impact of their identity, and the importance of…
The writer shares their struggle with burnout, financial pressures, and job insecurity while pursuing a tech career. They reflect on the challenges of balancing dreams and reality, the impact of their identity, and the importance of…
Crashing Out Isn’t Failure — It’s Your Body Saying “Enough”
The writer shares their struggle with burnout, financial pressures, and job insecurity while pursuing a tech career. They reflect on the challenges of balancing dreams and reality, the impact of their identity, and the importance of self-care. Despite setbacks, they emphasize resilience and the necessity of rest in their journey.
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April 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Crashing Out Isn’t Failure — It’s Your Body Saying “Enough”
The writer shares their struggle with burnout, financial pressures, and job insecurity while pursuing a tech career. They reflect on the challenges of balancing dreams and reality, the impact of their identity, and the importance of…
The writer shares their struggle with burnout, financial pressures, and job insecurity while pursuing a tech career. They reflect on the challenges of balancing dreams and reality, the impact of their identity, and the importance of…
Broadening Your Options (Recap)
In this phase of chasing my software dreams, here’s what I’m learning the hard way: Adaptability is survival. Taking a temp gig or tech-adjacent job isn’t failure. It’s a strategy to stay in the game. Digital presence matters. A visible developer has better odds in…
In this phase of chasing my software dreams, here’s what I’m learning the hard way: Adaptability is survival. Taking a temp gig or tech-adjacent job isn’t failure. It’s a strategy to stay in the game. Digital presence matters. A visible developer has better odds in…
Broadening Your Options (Recap)
In this phase of chasing my software dreams, here’s what I’m learning the hard way: Adaptability is survival. Taking a temp gig or tech-adjacent job isn’t failure. It’s a strategy to stay in the game. Digital presence matters. A visible developer has better odds in the invisible job market. Build in public. Networking is about real relationships. Forget surface-level "connections." Find community.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Broadening Your Options (Recap)
In this phase of chasing my software dreams, here’s what I’m learning the hard way: Adaptability is survival. Taking a temp gig or tech-adjacent job isn’t failure. It’s a strategy to stay in the game. Digital presence matters. A visible developer has better odds in…
In this phase of chasing my software dreams, here’s what I’m learning the hard way: Adaptability is survival. Taking a temp gig or tech-adjacent job isn’t failure. It’s a strategy to stay in the game. Digital presence matters. A visible developer has better odds in…
Overhauling My Personal Website: Why It’s Time for a Major Update
From Placeholder Text to a Fully Iterative Portfolio and Blog — My Journey Toward a Better Online Presence For the past year, my personal website has been, well, a bit of a placeholder. I’ve been so focused on other projects,…
From Placeholder Text to a Fully Iterative Portfolio and Blog — My Journey Toward a Better Online Presence For the past year, my personal website has been, well, a bit of a placeholder. I’ve been so focused on other projects,…
Overhauling My Personal Website: Why It’s Time for a Major Update
From Placeholder Text to a Fully Iterative Portfolio and Blog — My Journey Toward a Better Online Presence For the past year, my personal website has been, well, a bit of a placeholder. I’ve been so focused on other projects, especially career transitions and skill-building, that I didn’t give my own online portfolio and blog the attention it truly deserves. But it’s finally time to change that.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Overhauling My Personal Website: Why It’s Time for a Major Update
From Placeholder Text to a Fully Iterative Portfolio and Blog — My Journey Toward a Better Online Presence For the past year, my personal website has been, well, a bit of a placeholder. I’ve been so focused on other projects,…
From Placeholder Text to a Fully Iterative Portfolio and Blog — My Journey Toward a Better Online Presence For the past year, my personal website has been, well, a bit of a placeholder. I’ve been so focused on other projects,…
Catching Up: The Overwhelming Struggle of Balancing Priorities and Moving Forward
The author reflects on the overwhelming mental clutter caused by numerous responsibilities, emphasizing the need for clarity and focus in their life. Major priorities include securing an IT job, revamping their…
The author reflects on the overwhelming mental clutter caused by numerous responsibilities, emphasizing the need for clarity and focus in their life. Major priorities include securing an IT job, revamping their…
Catching Up: The Overwhelming Struggle of Balancing Priorities and Moving Forward
The author reflects on the overwhelming mental clutter caused by numerous responsibilities, emphasizing the need for clarity and focus in their life. Major priorities include securing an IT job, revamping their portfolio, exploring entrepreneurial opportunities, and resuming the #100DaysOfCode challenge. The goal is to regain momentum and maintain balance amidst chaos.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Catching Up: The Overwhelming Struggle of Balancing Priorities and Moving Forward
The author reflects on the overwhelming mental clutter caused by numerous responsibilities, emphasizing the need for clarity and focus in their life. Major priorities include securing an IT job, revamping their…
The author reflects on the overwhelming mental clutter caused by numerous responsibilities, emphasizing the need for clarity and focus in their life. Major priorities include securing an IT job, revamping their…
The Importance of Giving Yourself “Space” in the Hustle Culture
The post emphasizes the importance of balancing work and rest for sustainable success. It critiques hustle culture and advocates for creating mental and emotional space to recharge. By integrating breaks, disconnecting from screens,…
The post emphasizes the importance of balancing work and rest for sustainable success. It critiques hustle culture and advocates for creating mental and emotional space to recharge. By integrating breaks, disconnecting from screens,…
The Importance of Giving Yourself “Space” in the Hustle Culture
The post emphasizes the importance of balancing work and rest for sustainable success. It critiques hustle culture and advocates for creating mental and emotional space to recharge. By integrating breaks, disconnecting from screens, and reflecting on goals, individuals can enhance productivity while avoiding burnout, fostering long-term well-being and ambition fulfillment.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Importance of Giving Yourself “Space” in the Hustle Culture
The post emphasizes the importance of balancing work and rest for sustainable success. It critiques hustle culture and advocates for creating mental and emotional space to recharge. By integrating breaks, disconnecting from screens,…
The post emphasizes the importance of balancing work and rest for sustainable success. It critiques hustle culture and advocates for creating mental and emotional space to recharge. By integrating breaks, disconnecting from screens,…
Daily Habits: The Foundation of Growth I Didn’t Expect
In April, the author reflects on personal growth through daily habits like engaging on LinkedIn, solving LeetCode problems, job hunting, and language learning. Although challenging, these routines foster discipline and connection. The intent…
In April, the author reflects on personal growth through daily habits like engaging on LinkedIn, solving LeetCode problems, job hunting, and language learning. Although challenging, these routines foster discipline and connection. The intent…
Daily Habits: The Foundation of Growth I Didn’t Expect
In April, the author reflects on personal growth through daily habits like engaging on LinkedIn, solving LeetCode problems, job hunting, and language learning. Although challenging, these routines foster discipline and connection. The intent is to evolve beyond temporary improvements, integrating continuous learning and growth into a fulfilling lifestyle.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Daily Habits: The Foundation of Growth I Didn’t Expect
In April, the author reflects on personal growth through daily habits like engaging on LinkedIn, solving LeetCode problems, job hunting, and language learning. Although challenging, these routines foster discipline and connection. The intent…
In April, the author reflects on personal growth through daily habits like engaging on LinkedIn, solving LeetCode problems, job hunting, and language learning. Although challenging, these routines foster discipline and connection. The intent…
Confessions of a Course Addict
The author reflects on their struggle with "tutorial hell," accumulating countless online courses without completing them. In 2025, they vow to shift their approach by actively applying learned skills through personal projects and utilizing resources meaningfully.…
The author reflects on their struggle with "tutorial hell," accumulating countless online courses without completing them. In 2025, they vow to shift their approach by actively applying learned skills through personal projects and utilizing resources meaningfully.…
Confessions of a Course Addict
The author reflects on their struggle with "tutorial hell," accumulating countless online courses without completing them. In 2025, they vow to shift their approach by actively applying learned skills through personal projects and utilizing resources meaningfully. This new strategy aims to transform guilt into motivation, fostering growth and productivity in their learning journey.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Confessions of a Course Addict
The author reflects on their struggle with "tutorial hell," accumulating countless online courses without completing them. In 2025, they vow to shift their approach by actively applying learned skills through personal projects and utilizing resources meaningfully.…
The author reflects on their struggle with "tutorial hell," accumulating countless online courses without completing them. In 2025, they vow to shift their approach by actively applying learned skills through personal projects and utilizing resources meaningfully.…
Urgency: The Great Equalizer
How pressure reveals our capacity to adapt, evolve, and survive—if we let it. Urgency is a strange force. It's both the hammer and the forge. It doesn’t care who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve planned. It levels the playing field by imposing an invisible…
How pressure reveals our capacity to adapt, evolve, and survive—if we let it. Urgency is a strange force. It's both the hammer and the forge. It doesn’t care who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve planned. It levels the playing field by imposing an invisible…
Urgency: The Great Equalizer
How pressure reveals our capacity to adapt, evolve, and survive—if we let it. Urgency is a strange force. It's both the hammer and the forge. It doesn’t care who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve planned. It levels the playing field by imposing an invisible timer that pushes everyone—willing or not—toward action or inaction. For some, urgency leads to great leaps.
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April 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Urgency: The Great Equalizer
How pressure reveals our capacity to adapt, evolve, and survive—if we let it. Urgency is a strange force. It's both the hammer and the forge. It doesn’t care who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve planned. It levels the playing field by imposing an invisible…
How pressure reveals our capacity to adapt, evolve, and survive—if we let it. Urgency is a strange force. It's both the hammer and the forge. It doesn’t care who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve planned. It levels the playing field by imposing an invisible…
The AI Era Is Here, But We’re Still Figuring It Out
A personal reflection from an everyday AI user, creative advocate, and believer who’s also a little lost (like the rest of us) I use AI every single day. Not in the way the average person assumes—like letting it take over my job or build my dream…
A personal reflection from an everyday AI user, creative advocate, and believer who’s also a little lost (like the rest of us) I use AI every single day. Not in the way the average person assumes—like letting it take over my job or build my dream…
The AI Era Is Here, But We’re Still Figuring It Out
A personal reflection from an everyday AI user, creative advocate, and believer who’s also a little lost (like the rest of us) I use AI every single day. Not in the way the average person assumes—like letting it take over my job or build my dream app while I sip coffee in a hammock—but more like a companion, a second brain, a sometimes-wise counselor, and yeah, a productivity tool too.
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April 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The AI Era Is Here, But We’re Still Figuring It Out
A personal reflection from an everyday AI user, creative advocate, and believer who’s also a little lost (like the rest of us) I use AI every single day. Not in the way the average person assumes—like letting it take over my job or build my dream…
A personal reflection from an everyday AI user, creative advocate, and believer who’s also a little lost (like the rest of us) I use AI every single day. Not in the way the average person assumes—like letting it take over my job or build my dream…
Balancing Ambition and Self-Care in Tech During Ramadan
This reflection during Ramadan emphasizes the importance of self-care amidst the hustle culture in tech. The author confronts burnout and realizes that neglecting personal well-being for professional ambition can lead to passive self-harm.…
This reflection during Ramadan emphasizes the importance of self-care amidst the hustle culture in tech. The author confronts burnout and realizes that neglecting personal well-being for professional ambition can lead to passive self-harm.…
Balancing Ambition and Self-Care in Tech During Ramadan
This reflection during Ramadan emphasizes the importance of self-care amidst the hustle culture in tech. The author confronts burnout and realizes that neglecting personal well-being for professional ambition can lead to passive self-harm. True strength lies in finding balance, allowing space for growth and recovery without sacrificing health or identity.
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April 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Balancing Ambition and Self-Care in Tech During Ramadan
This reflection during Ramadan emphasizes the importance of self-care amidst the hustle culture in tech. The author confronts burnout and realizes that neglecting personal well-being for professional ambition can lead to passive self-harm.…
This reflection during Ramadan emphasizes the importance of self-care amidst the hustle culture in tech. The author confronts burnout and realizes that neglecting personal well-being for professional ambition can lead to passive self-harm.…
Tech Envy and the Long Road to Clarity
The author expresses a desire for risk-taking in entrepreneurship yet recognizes the necessity of stability first. Despite feeling envious of successful peers, they focus on mental clarity and securing a stable tech job as a foundation for future creative…
The author expresses a desire for risk-taking in entrepreneurship yet recognizes the necessity of stability first. Despite feeling envious of successful peers, they focus on mental clarity and securing a stable tech job as a foundation for future creative…
Tech Envy and the Long Road to Clarity
The author expresses a desire for risk-taking in entrepreneurship yet recognizes the necessity of stability first. Despite feeling envious of successful peers, they focus on mental clarity and securing a stable tech job as a foundation for future creative pursuits in game development and entrepreneurial ventures. Stability is framed as essential for calculated risks.
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April 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Tech Envy and the Long Road to Clarity
The author expresses a desire for risk-taking in entrepreneurship yet recognizes the necessity of stability first. Despite feeling envious of successful peers, they focus on mental clarity and securing a stable tech job as a foundation for future creative…
The author expresses a desire for risk-taking in entrepreneurship yet recognizes the necessity of stability first. Despite feeling envious of successful peers, they focus on mental clarity and securing a stable tech job as a foundation for future creative…
Letting Go of Makeshift Deadlines: How to Build a Solid Foundation for Real Progress
The content discusses the challenge of balancing ambition with mental clarity amidst self-imposed deadlines. The author reflects on the burden of constant pressure, leading to burnout and neglect of personal…
The content discusses the challenge of balancing ambition with mental clarity amidst self-imposed deadlines. The author reflects on the burden of constant pressure, leading to burnout and neglect of personal…
Letting Go of Makeshift Deadlines: How to Build a Solid Foundation for Real Progress
The content discusses the challenge of balancing ambition with mental clarity amidst self-imposed deadlines. The author reflects on the burden of constant pressure, leading to burnout and neglect of personal well-being. Emphasizing a flexible approach, they advocate for prioritizing mental health, reassessing goals, and focusing on sustainable progress without overwhelming pressure.
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April 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Letting Go of Makeshift Deadlines: How to Build a Solid Foundation for Real Progress
The content discusses the challenge of balancing ambition with mental clarity amidst self-imposed deadlines. The author reflects on the burden of constant pressure, leading to burnout and neglect of personal…
The content discusses the challenge of balancing ambition with mental clarity amidst self-imposed deadlines. The author reflects on the burden of constant pressure, leading to burnout and neglect of personal…
Reclaiming Yourself: The Power of Cleaning in Tough Times
When you're invisible in the industry, sometimes the first thing to clean is the part of you that's still trying. Let’s talk about something unorthodox—cleaning. Yeah, you read that right. This isn’t a post about the best IDE plugins or how…
When you're invisible in the industry, sometimes the first thing to clean is the part of you that's still trying. Let’s talk about something unorthodox—cleaning. Yeah, you read that right. This isn’t a post about the best IDE plugins or how…
Reclaiming Yourself: The Power of Cleaning in Tough Times
When you're invisible in the industry, sometimes the first thing to clean is the part of you that's still trying. Let’s talk about something unorthodox—cleaning. Yeah, you read that right. This isn’t a post about the best IDE plugins or how to structure your backend API. This is about something far more personal. I want to talk about…
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April 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Reclaiming Yourself: The Power of Cleaning in Tough Times
When you're invisible in the industry, sometimes the first thing to clean is the part of you that's still trying. Let’s talk about something unorthodox—cleaning. Yeah, you read that right. This isn’t a post about the best IDE plugins or how…
When you're invisible in the industry, sometimes the first thing to clean is the part of you that's still trying. Let’s talk about something unorthodox—cleaning. Yeah, you read that right. This isn’t a post about the best IDE plugins or how…
From One Dollar to One Thousand: My Journey into Tech Blogging and Beyond
The author reflects on their journey from earning their first dollar on Medium to aiming for a larger audience and income. They express the challenge of balancing blogging with portfolio development crucial for tech job…
The author reflects on their journey from earning their first dollar on Medium to aiming for a larger audience and income. They express the challenge of balancing blogging with portfolio development crucial for tech job…
From One Dollar to One Thousand: My Journey into Tech Blogging and Beyond
The author reflects on their journey from earning their first dollar on Medium to aiming for a larger audience and income. They express the challenge of balancing blogging with portfolio development crucial for tech job acquisition. The strategy involves merging both by documenting projects through blogging, enhancing discoverability, and engaging with the tech community.
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March 25, 2025 at 6:18 AM
From One Dollar to One Thousand: My Journey into Tech Blogging and Beyond
The author reflects on their journey from earning their first dollar on Medium to aiming for a larger audience and income. They express the challenge of balancing blogging with portfolio development crucial for tech job…
The author reflects on their journey from earning their first dollar on Medium to aiming for a larger audience and income. They express the challenge of balancing blogging with portfolio development crucial for tech job…
The Paradox of Planning: When Mapping Out Becomes a Trap
Planning is valuable, but it constitutes only 20% of achieving success. The majority lies in execution, which is often neglected due to the illusion of productivity in planning. Perfection can hinder progress; hence, taking action, even if…
Planning is valuable, but it constitutes only 20% of achieving success. The majority lies in execution, which is often neglected due to the illusion of productivity in planning. Perfection can hinder progress; hence, taking action, even if…
The Paradox of Planning: When Mapping Out Becomes a Trap
Planning is valuable, but it constitutes only 20% of achieving success. The majority lies in execution, which is often neglected due to the illusion of productivity in planning. Perfection can hinder progress; hence, taking action, even if imperfect, is crucial. Start small and refine as you move forward; momentum builds through execution.
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March 25, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The Paradox of Planning: When Mapping Out Becomes a Trap
Planning is valuable, but it constitutes only 20% of achieving success. The majority lies in execution, which is often neglected due to the illusion of productivity in planning. Perfection can hinder progress; hence, taking action, even if…
Planning is valuable, but it constitutes only 20% of achieving success. The majority lies in execution, which is often neglected due to the illusion of productivity in planning. Perfection can hinder progress; hence, taking action, even if…
The Fire Still Burns: Unwavering Determination in My Tech Journey
The author shares their emotional journey of starting anew in Australia as a tech worker, facing uncertainty and self-doubt along the way. Despite fluctuations in motivation, they emphasize that determination means pushing forward…
The author shares their emotional journey of starting anew in Australia as a tech worker, facing uncertainty and self-doubt along the way. Despite fluctuations in motivation, they emphasize that determination means pushing forward…
The Fire Still Burns: Unwavering Determination in My Tech Journey
The author shares their emotional journey of starting anew in Australia as a tech worker, facing uncertainty and self-doubt along the way. Despite fluctuations in motivation, they emphasize that determination means pushing forward even when feeling lost. They encourage others not to lose hope, highlighting the importance of perseverance and the enduring inner fire driving progress.
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March 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The Fire Still Burns: Unwavering Determination in My Tech Journey
The author shares their emotional journey of starting anew in Australia as a tech worker, facing uncertainty and self-doubt along the way. Despite fluctuations in motivation, they emphasize that determination means pushing forward…
The author shares their emotional journey of starting anew in Australia as a tech worker, facing uncertainty and self-doubt along the way. Despite fluctuations in motivation, they emphasize that determination means pushing forward…
#100DaysOfCode: A Second Chance at Building a Great Habit
After previously failing the #100DaysOfCode challenge due to unrealistic expectations and burnout, the author is committed to giving it another try with a new approach focusing on Python projects. They plan to allocate fixed time for…
After previously failing the #100DaysOfCode challenge due to unrealistic expectations and burnout, the author is committed to giving it another try with a new approach focusing on Python projects. They plan to allocate fixed time for…
#100DaysOfCode: A Second Chance at Building a Great Habit
After previously failing the #100DaysOfCode challenge due to unrealistic expectations and burnout, the author is committed to giving it another try with a new approach focusing on Python projects. They plan to allocate fixed time for coding, track progress, engage with the community, and prioritize self-care to ensure success.
rsoemardja.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:53 AM
#100DaysOfCode: A Second Chance at Building a Great Habit
After previously failing the #100DaysOfCode challenge due to unrealistic expectations and burnout, the author is committed to giving it another try with a new approach focusing on Python projects. They plan to allocate fixed time for…
After previously failing the #100DaysOfCode challenge due to unrealistic expectations and burnout, the author is committed to giving it another try with a new approach focusing on Python projects. They plan to allocate fixed time for…
Turning Free Time into Financial Security: My Struggle to Build a Secondary Income
The author expresses frustration over a lack of financial security while recognizing the need for action instead of contemplation. They discuss common procrastination excuses and emphasize the importance of building…
The author expresses frustration over a lack of financial security while recognizing the need for action instead of contemplation. They discuss common procrastination excuses and emphasize the importance of building…
Turning Free Time into Financial Security: My Struggle to Build a Secondary Income
The author expresses frustration over a lack of financial security while recognizing the need for action instead of contemplation. They discuss common procrastination excuses and emphasize the importance of building secondary income for flexibility and experience. The call to action encourages starting small, embracing imperfection, and holding oneself accountable to achieve financial goals.
rsoemardja.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Turning Free Time into Financial Security: My Struggle to Build a Secondary Income
The author expresses frustration over a lack of financial security while recognizing the need for action instead of contemplation. They discuss common procrastination excuses and emphasize the importance of building…
The author expresses frustration over a lack of financial security while recognizing the need for action instead of contemplation. They discuss common procrastination excuses and emphasize the importance of building…