I taught myself to code in 1998 and within 7 years had a client list that included Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Ameritech, KLA-Tencor, PayPal, and Visa. In 2014 I decided that I really needed to understand core Computer Science concepts, so I dove in, using the free resources from MIT and Stanford. In 2016 I shared what I learned with The Imposter's Handbook.
Using Obsidian as a Programming Journal
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In my last note I mentioned that I put my precious Bullet Journal on the shelf (which really does make me sad) and switched to Obsidian as my full time journal. I wrote about this process in The Imposter's Roadmap as well. I did this for these reasons:
I tried it for a month to see if it would make a difference and yes, without a doubt, it has changed everything for me. As Requested: A VideoThere is so much to explain as to the how and why, so I made a video for y'all which you can watch right here. Hope this is helpful! Bullet Journaling is a wonderful process that keeps you focused on what matters and allows you to forget what doesn't. Something that can help all of us. Talk to you soon! Rob |
🥷🏽 Notes From an Imposter Programmer
I taught myself to code in 1998 and within 7 years had a client list that included Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Ameritech, KLA-Tencor, PayPal, and Visa. In 2014 I decided that I really needed to understand core Computer Science concepts, so I dove in, using the free resources from MIT and Stanford. In 2016 I shared what I learned with The Imposter's Handbook.
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