Epictetus, The Coder

Progress, Not Perfection

Changing career in my late thirties presented a number of speed bumps on my journey to become a software developer. Many of these have been self-imposed. I enlisted in college again to gain the necessary skills that could open doors in the corporate ...

Dec 22, 20212 min read63

Knocks

The first job I ever had lasted three months. I was 21 and management let me go, citing 'poor performance'. It was my first sales job. Four months previously, I had zero interest in pursuing a sales career. In fact, I only took the job because I was ...

Jul 5, 20213 min read198

Writer Wars

I’m considering building a website. For the past two years I’ve been transitioning into a new career as a software developer. While I’m currently seeking out jobs in this space, I figure I might as well apply what I know to an area that I have an int...

Jun 22, 20215 min read152

Inspiration vs Desperation

You have a cool idea for a new app or website | You need to fix something There is an itch that you can't stop scratching | There is a hole inside that threatens to consume you You would like to learn a new skill | Sink or swim Having freedom to expl...

Jun 9, 20213 min read154