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by pxstock 15y ago
That first line ("Coding is sort of like a superpower; with it you can create things that millions of people see.") exactly nails it for me. That's what made me switch about fifteen years ago: I was a geographer (of all things :) with a Mas
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by pxstock 16y ago
Great, great post. To honour it's spirit: it should also be the last post I read on HN. Before long another four years will have passed by.
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by pxstock 16y ago
Very professional, I would say. Even though as a Dutchman I'm not really familiar with the concept, I immediatly understood what you are offering. The call to action couldn't be more straightforward and the "works with.." section does exact
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by pxstock 16y ago
I'm 43 (and a HN-lurker as well) and I am edging towards starting mine too. Having two kids and a house, I think I know how you feel. Must be as scary as it is exciting. Hopefully I will be able to 'join' you soon. In the meantime: all the
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by pxstock 16y ago
Good suggestions. (Typos: aiii, I can't believe I completely overlooked that. Thanks, fixed it :-)
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by pxstock 16y ago
Thanks! The account enables a person to save names. It is not needed to use the site, but maybe it does put people off. I'll check. I emailed quite a few blows and other sites, but I think I never really got through. I could try again, I gu
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by pxstock 16y ago
I liked the article. But whether or not I agree with the author is irrelevant. What strikes me here most is to see things like this discussed in depth and intelligently in Hacker News. That's magnificent and somehow heart-warming. I have to
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by pxstock 17y ago
About your last line: Some people do indeed seem to just be in the right place at the right time and have good things fall in their lap just like that. Even while playing WoW :) But no, I think ultimately only your own hard work is the best
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by pxstock 17y ago
Good point, but don't get me wrong: I don't work at too many things at the same time. Of the two things I'm working on now, one is rather simple, so I don't think I'm dividing my energy over too many things. (And also, when I get excited ab
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by pxstock 17y ago
Wonderful read. Your story could be mine. I completely understand all the things you’re saying. I know what it feels like to have two small kids, a job, a mortgage, having to get up at night to feed a baby and dreaming of having your own su