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Read what busy tech workers are saying about the impact of simple, practical strategies in their work and life.
Software Developer, Microsoft
Your writing is inspiring. I loved it and hope to learn more from you.
Senior Software Developer
As a Senior Software Developer, I’m always looking for ways to improve and find better opportunities. Your advice on time management and tracking tools helped me stay consistent, even when it wasn’t easy.
Machine Learning Engineer
This is a really compelling article to start learning from scratch. This helped me to review my personal techniques and compare with yours. Thank you.
Data Scientist
As a teacher working toward becoming a data scientist, I was struggling with messy time management.
Thanks to your advice, I’m learning how to stay focused on my goals, and finally building momentum toward the future I want.
Technical Writer
Thank you so much for sharing this relatable story.
It was a really great insight.
Frustration and anger can be useful tools to help us get to where we want to be, as long as we channel those emotions into positive outputs.
Software Engineer
Beautifully written, Jordan. This was wonderful to read. Thank you. As someone who is constantly studying, JavaScript being my focus, I related to your message.
DevOps Engineer
Your way to becoming a Cloud Engineer is similar to what I have gone through to become a DevOps Engineer.
Utilizing Notion for studying and journaling opened my eyes in a big way.
It is just amazing what changes any person can have if one understands how to control the brain, body, emotions, and how to cultivate attention and apply it effortlessly to any subject for any length of time.
Writer
This concept really helped me look past my phone in the morning and ensure I hit a goal. It was so self-rewarding. It’s also helped me grow my writing skills. Something about discipline and creativity.
Writer
Thank you for sharing your inspiring approach to balancing work and study.
Your use of gamification and time-blocking is a fresh perspective that many can benefit from.
It’s motivating to see how you’ve transformed your routine and achieved your goals.
Keep up the great work — your insights are truly valuable!
Developer Relations Engineer
This right here is an eye-opener.
I have recently built a habit of going for a run no matter how tired I am after coming from work, even when my mind thinks of a thousand reasons why I should rest.
The feeling after the run — even for 20 minutes — is so surreal.
Once it becomes a habit, it’s more like an addiction, but a good one.
Great piece. Loved reading it.
You don’t need to work harder. You just need better systems.
I’m Jordan, a cloud engineer and blogger. And I’ve learned that the right learning systems can change your life.
It’s brought me new career opportunities. It gave me the structure to share what I’ve learned, help thousands of people online, and advise others on how to start
or grow their careers. Not because I had all the answers, but because I had a system that worked.
Most people think the way to get unstuck is to trade more time for progress: work late, take more courses, and stack more to-do lists.
But hard work alone doesn’t scale. That’s how smart people burn out. And it’s how careers stall.
The people getting ahead aren’t working harder. They’re moving faster.
They know how to learn high-value skills quickly, make sharper decisions, and use AI and systems thinking to create real leverage.
What does that unlock?
- More money, by getting better at what actually moves the needle.
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- More freedom, to spend your best energy on your health, your relationships, and the life you’re actually building.
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