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[Deliberate 114] – The Almanack of John Carmack

June 25, 2024

Career · Newsletter · Programming

I collected some non-programming advice from John Carmack Read →
Great career advice

November 14, 2022

Automattic · Career · Newsletter · Online Commerce · Remote Work

In the 80th issue of my newsletter I share great Career advice gathered from around the web. Read →
Get ahead by not shooting yourself in the foot

January 24, 2022

Career · Newsletter · Popular · Remote Work · Uncategorized

There is plenty of traps and hidden dangers in life. But sometimes, people are so hell-bent on making an obvious blunder and shooting themselves in the foot that it’s tough to explain… Read →
How do I get hired for a remote job?

January 1, 2022

Career · Remote Work

You’ve come to the right place. With remote work, there are more possibilities than requirements. You want a flexible schedule to spend more time with your son? Check ✅. Want to sit… Read →
We need people who know what they are talking about

August 22, 2021

Career · Newsletter

In the 56th issue of Deliberate Internet, I rant a little about advice and software from theoreticians, explore hard work and marvel at crabs. Check it out! Read →
The interconnected mess of it all

August 17, 2021

Career · Newsletter · Remote Work

World is a complex and messy place. But chopping it up into small pieces and separate sciences is not the answer. Read more about Monism and the perils of early retirement in… Read →
What would you do if you had 5 months off?

July 10, 2021

Automattic · Career · Newsletter

In the 50th issue of my newsletter, I ponder my plans for the 5-month leave. Read →
How Starcraft can help your career.

April 19, 2021

Career · Newsletter · Remote Work

Did you know that Starcraft 2 is remastered, and free to play now? Or that it can help your career? Read about Starcraft, Factorio, Shopify and Apple in the 47th issue of… Read →
The price of free time: programmer’s guide to helping a Non-profit

August 5, 2020

Career · Programming

Helping out a non-profit can add meaning, purpose and new friends to your life, as well as help you learn. Here are the things you should watch out for. Read →
How to protect your job from automation

June 18, 2020

Career

Technology is coming for your job. Here is how to prepare. Read →