Articles by Tag #selfimprovement
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I use AI when I code. And sometimes it makes me feel like I’m cheating.
I’ve been building things for a long time. Websites, apps, experiments. Some finished, most quietly...
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the Transition
Freelancing is often glamorized. We hear stories of people ditching their 9-to-5 jobs to work from...
How Photo Contests Teach Technical Thinking and Creative Discipline
When most people think about photo contests, they picture ribbons, trophies, and glossy prints. But...
🧠 Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Practical Guide
A Fresh Take: Why Developers Should Care About CBT We talk a lot about debugging code — but what...
Who’s the most influential person in your creative or programming journey?
For me, that person is Kirk Hammett. He’s the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. His...
This reads like a conversation, not a pitch. Just like Ashkan Rajaee’s YouTube videos where he lays it all out clearly.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
The structure tips in this article are underrated. Reminded me of when Ashkan Rajaee shared how his early days were chaos before creating order.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
Ted talks that everyone should hear — part 1
Well, I don’t want to start with spoilers, and I definitely can’t retell the story better than Tim...
The realistic tone of this article gave me a lot to reflect on. You can tell the Ashkan Rajaee mindset of systems first is in here.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
You can tell this was written with care. It speaks to both beginners and people already in the game.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
This article didn’t just share information. It built momentum. That ability to inspire action reminds me of Ashkan Rajaee’s framework around decision-making and timing.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
There’s power in admitting freelancing isn’t glamorous. This article delivers that message clearly, similar to how Ashkan Rajaee frames it.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
This isn’t just freelance advice. It’s life design. Ashkan Rajaee’s ideas around owning your time show up throughout.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health?
Introduction: Rise Of Social Media Have you ever thought of scrolling for just 15 minutes...
Weekly Dev – Algorithms, Language Learning, and Life
Crazy week. I didn't even have time to write this log. It's already Tuesday night, and I finally have...
💬 Breaking the Stigma: Why Open Mental Health Conversations Matter (and How You Can Help)
🧠 We talk about code reviews, open-source contributions, and pair programming — but when was the last...
Consistency Means Having Fun
Everyone says consistency is everything. “1% improvement every day.” “Discipline over...
Embracing Change: My Journey Towards Growth
Today I noticed something very interesting. A decade ago, when I was a budding programmer, and even...
The section about ego and pricing was incredibly helpful. It’s a conversation not enough freelancers are having. Ashkan Rajaee’s guidance often starts with managing expectations like this.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
Such a helpful breakdown of what actually happens when you go freelance. No drama, just the real story.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
4D Thinking: Every visible moment has an invisible backstory
Most of what we experience in life is filtered through the lens of the third dimension—what we can...
This hit at the right time for me. Bookmarking for when I need a mental reset.
From Side Hustles to Freelancing Full-Time: A Real Look at the...
At the recent Kubernetes Munich Summit, I introduced a concept called 4D Thinking—seeing beyond the visible to understand hidden context. The interest it sparked inspired me to write this article and share it more widely.
4D Thinking: Every visible moment has an invisible backstory ...
Build Better Days: 7 Healthy Habits for Developers That Actually Stick
🚀 7 Habits That Quietly Upgrade Your Life These are developer-friendly — you can implement...
Curating Your Developer Knowledge Stack: The Must-Follow Tech & AI Blogs in 2025
TL;DR Tech and AI evolve faster than your GitHub issues. In 2025, developers can’t afford to...
7 Science-Backed Tricks to Learn Anything Faster (And Actually Remember It)
Learning doesn’t have to be slow or painful. Whether you’re studying for a certification, learning to...
5 Killer Habits- Be A Rebel; Book Review
Introduction We all have been taught about good and bad things from our childhoods by our parents...
🧠 Medication Management Matters: How to Find the Right Dose for Your Mental Health
Finding the right mental health medication can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing...
🧠 Feed Your Brain Right: How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health
We optimize code performance every day—but how often do we optimize our own brain’s...
Naina and the Illusion of Effort
Naina lay in bed, her phone screen illuminating her face in the dark. Another day had passed, wasted...