November 2020 Update
2020-11-07
Welcome back to the lab!
The last big update like this was the August 2020 Update.
Since then I've been doing my best to stay sane and healthy.
Like many of you I'm feeling fatigued from all the conflict and uncertainty regarding current events.
Which is why I refuse to comment on any of it.
Recently, I've had a few freeloaders attempt to get "Something for Nothing" from me.
I shut them down by quoting prices for my services.
And directly asking, "What's in it for me?"
They respond with predictable shock acting offended by saying,
"You're going to charge me? I thought we were friends?!"
My real friends know better than to ask me to do anything for free.
The only free things I offer are on this website.
I've got bills to pay. Either hire me or don't waste my time.
You won't work for free and neither will I.
Aside from those minor interruptions I've been improving my skills.
Coding Skill Growth
Staying current in the fast-paced world of web development is a job in itself. I do this by continuously improving my existing skills while learning new ones.
Here's a sample of the books and videos I'm learning from.
Books:
- CSS Visual Dictionary
- JavaScript Grammar
- The Web Developer's Guide to Wordpress by Marcelo Xavier Vieira
YouTube:
Paid Courses:
Freelance Web Development
Back in August I was preparing to start Freelancing.
Since then I've been working hard behind the scenes setting up my business.
Reading books and taking courses from highly regarded professionals in the field.
Learning to Build Trust and Credibility based on my proven track record of professionalism and delivering creative solutions.
Now I'm ready to take on qualified clients.
Here's a sample of the books and videos I've learned from.
Some are books I'm re-reading for greater clarity.
Books:
- Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn
- The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
- Start Small, Stay Small by Rob Walling
- The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
- 10 Steps To Becoming A Better Freelancer
YouTube:
- You May Not Need an LLC for Your Online Business!
- How To Find And Do Work That You Love
- Starting a Small Business as a Web Developer
- The Ultimate Guide to Getting Freelance Clients
- Why Upwork Is NOT Freelance - It's TERRIBLE for Workers
- Why Freelance HORROR Stories Start at fiverr.com
Udemy:
POP OS Upgrade
With the recent release of POP OS 20.10. I decided it was time for a fresh install on my main desktop.
Here's the hardware info:
To save time reinstalling all my utilities and apps I made a github repo to store my POP OS Setup file and post install script.
I plan on installing a fresh copy of POP OS 20.10 on 2 other computers. My repo will make the post-install setup process take less than 20 minutes.
Entertainment
When I'm not working I like to to relax by watching a few shows.
YouTube:
Twitch:
JellyFin:
That's it for this update.
Hope you have a great day!