Category: Career
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Learnings from my DIY local consulting service
I have had a small niche consulting business since late 2015 helping small medium businesses do better online and generating leads for them through marketing channels like paid ads (PPC), Search engines (SEO), Social media and email among others. I don’t promote it here on this blog or talk about it but I’ve had some…
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Justine Musk on becoming a billionaire
The following was an observation taken after reading a reply made by Justine Musk the former wife of billionaire tech businessman Elon Musk. I thought at first she may be slightly mad, but after re-reading her replies and pausing to absorb the intelligence within the harsh words I can agree with her comments. Starting a…
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The TechGiant 2025 Predictions
After taking some time off over the holidays I came back supercharged and with so many tabs to close and notes to reconcile that I had to push this prediction post out to clear my head. I spent some time thinking and tinkering this break. A lot of time in the water enjoying those warm…
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How much does software cost to build
In the past and in my experience, you would require a deep bag of cash to build any multi-feature software. There has never been an easy way to build software under $50k unless using freelancers from UpWork or other freelance platforms where the developers try to lower bids on jobs to get the work. But…
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Innovation trends in AI coming this new year
Interesting Trends I’m Observing The new year will see a wave of changes take place in business, e-commerce and engineering. The rate at which change is taking place right now is insane. Basically what I see in big tech right now is everyone is pivoting to AI. They know its a cash cow and they…
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Website Javascript to make better sites
What is JavaScript SEO? JavaScript SEO is a branch of search engine optimization (SEO) that focuses on making sure websites built with JavaScript are easy for search engines like Google to understand and rank. Since JavaScript is used to create interactive and dynamic websites, it can sometimes make it harder for search engines to see…
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Types of internet trolls
The depths of the internet will never cease to amaze me. I traverse some deep dark places online and come across a wide range of people, topics and just stuff. I am so curious about the internet and communities of people and how it all works. But everytime you type something or create something that…
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How to generate great game ideas
We all think we can make a smash hit game ourselves after playing a dud game. But if it was that simple then everyone would be doing it and we would be spoilt for choice of good games to play. The truth is that creating a game is hard, creating a good story for a…
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Boost Your Income: Side Hustles with AI
I get a feeling that we are in a very special time right now, AI, crypto, gaming, creator economy are all wide open. The next BIG companies are going to spawn from people building side hustles now that become juggernauts tomorrow. Watching the trends emerge it’s clear that it’s never been easier to start something…
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Crafting Your Personal Brand: Build Your Identity
Personal branding is the practice of individuals marketing themselves and their careers as brands. It encompasses the unique combination of skills, experiences, and personality traits that define an individual and set them apart from others. It allows individuals to communicate their value proposition effectively, showcasing what they bring to the table in both professional and…
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AI Tech Jobs: Opportunities in the Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a niche area of research to a cornerstone of modern technology, fundamentally altering how we interact with the digital world. The journey began in the mid-20th century, with pioneers like Alan Turing and John McCarthy laying the groundwork for what would become a transformative field. Today, AI technologies such…
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Optimizing AI Workflows with RAG Methodology
As I delve deeper into the AI space, I find myself increasingly fascinated by the rapid pace that the workflows are changing.I truly believe that AI will underpin a transformative way we work in the coming years, not exactly how the Hollywood movies make it out to be but something blurred between that and an…
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Halo being developed in Unreal Engine 5
The future of Halo is being built with Unreal Engine 5, that’s great but I’ve never really been drawn into Halo. I couldn’t even finish the Halo TV series when it came out. I say that as it’s true in my case but I’m a big fan of Unreal Engine and how they have elevated…
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Learn game development insights from Masahiro Sakurai
Over the past 2.5 years, Sakurai (creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros.) has uploaded 273 videos sharing his lessons and insights on game development. Today, he concluded the series. It’s hard to believe all this content is free and easily accessible. These pre recorded videos are bite sized but packed full of insights form…
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Replit Agent vs Cursor: A Battle of Efficiency
I am blown away by the development of AI coding software just this last month. This space has levelled up overnight and gone above and beyond what anyone expected. Ive tried a lot of these AI powered coder tools in the past and kind of stumbled through this clunky experience to code slower than I…
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Websites to learn how to code
Many a time have I been asked where are the best places to learn how to code. I learned directly from YouTube and by trial and error on my test project sites. With Cursor, Replit and Claude learning to code is easier than ever. What I’ve done here is list the best places I’ve learned…
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API Terminology Guide everything you need to know
My first attempt at building an API was a disaster I couldn’t fetch or read and my self-imposed deadline to deploy it in a production environment was running out. I had to scour hours of YouTube content just to work out why I couldn’t get it to work as planned. Some of the terminology was…
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Ergonomic Work From Home Accessories Must Haves!
Working from home has become the new norm for many of us, but have you ever stopped to think about how your workspace setup could be impacting your health and productivity? Enter ergonomic accessories – the game changers that can make a world of difference in your work from home experience. In this post, we’ll…
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Marc Zuckerberg drops wisdom nuggets at Chase Centre
Just over 6,000 tech-smart people streamed on into San Francisco’s Chase Center for the Acquired event featuring Marc Zuckerberg as guest speaker, a cavernous event space that is home to the Golden State Warriors and hosts pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo. Engineers, venture capitalists and other Silicon Valley digerati chatted as they found their seats,…
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How to use Docker for development
Understanding Docker Docker provides lightweight virtualization on your desktop using containers. Here’s what happens when you “docker build”, “docker pull”, “docker run”: 1. Docker Client talks to the Docker Daemon2. Docker Daemon manages containers and images3. Docker Registry stores images like on Docker Hub When you “docker run” a container: – Pull image from registry…
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How To Structure Your Resume
How to create a resume that’ll get you interviews (without getting lucky). There’s a process to crafting a great resume that sets you apart. Its the little things that give the reviewer a certain feel about your application over other people. I’ve seen thousands of resumes and I can count on two hands the number…
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Free Game Developer Course Materials
I’ve always imagined being a game developer when starting out working online. I thought it would be easy peesy and Id be a massive successful game developer building my own World of Warcraft game and my own GTA games. But this was also way back in 2014 and a lot has happened for me since…
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Rules for Teenagers to Become Men
This post comes from some downtime I had and seeing my friend lose his son he shared some things that he had wanted to say to his boy that he never got the chance to say. Heartbreaking and out of nowhere but he said some beautiful things as a dad that he should be proud…
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Breaking down Amazon FBA micro sale strategy
There’s this guy that keeps popping up on my Instagram who at first glance comes across as successful and knowledgable on FBA. His thing is that he sells everyday generic products at a medium price for a small profit, but he does it across around 80 products and this nets him $4M a year. What…
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Creating an Effective Software Authentication Page
One thing I spend WAY too much time on is platform authentication (AUTH) pages. I believe that they should be attractive e and useful instead of just a boring operational log in screen. I also would push hard to make popular SSO’s (Single Sign On) options like Apple, Google, Facebook etc available. With the increasing…
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Buy Vs Build Game Development
The natural evolution of on-demand consumers has made the game development industry shift to meet the demand of the consumer. Games cant take 4 years to develop anymore they need to aim for 12 months or less to stay relevant with the exception to the GTA’s of the world which can command the supply and…
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Game Design Psychology Levers
Psychology Levers Every Game Designer Should Know Game design is not just about creating visually appealing games; it also involves understanding the psychology of players. By incorporating psychological tricks into game design, designers can create more engaging and immersive gaming experiences. I know a good game design when I see one, even though I’m in…
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Read This If You Want To Be a Better Human
Warning I came out of the gate this morning with flames coming out of my eyes, energy bursting through the screen and from downing a cup of pre-workout after doing an actual workout so buckle up, this one has got some zing to it. I’ve shared below an image of Kobe Bryant and his 10…
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How To Climb Corporate Ladders
At every company, there are really talented people who don’t know how to stand out. Tech nerds, social butterflies and tomorrow’s leaders. They can all get where they want to go if they apply themselves. Its a combination of the following: Below is a breakdown of some useful tactics that have helped me stand out…
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How to Become a Professional Gamer
Professional gaming, also known as esports, has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years. What was once considered a niche hobby has now become a multi-billion dollar industry, attracting millions of viewers and players from around the world. The roots of professional gaming can be traced back to the early days of arcade…