Freelancing is a business, you have to be good at coding and running a business

Drive the screen while screen sharing

Git is a lifesaver, “git” good at it

Learn how to learn, it will help you grow quicker

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, we all do it

Develop a bias for action, just try things

There are no stupid questions, ask more questions

Spend an extra 15-30 mins to understand the larger system when you work on a bug

Clean coding design patterns really help reduce spaghetti code

Read one or two books a year to help you grow more depth in your skills

Take some basic design training, you’ll need it some day

Build yourself a support system of 2-3 engineers, you’ll need it during hard times

Find a mentor who really cares about you

There’s always more work, don’t forget to take breaks and enjoy hobbies

Imposter syndrome is a sign you are in a season of 🚀 growth

Work hard and never say that’s not my job

Develop interpersonal skills and learn how to work well with others on a team

We are problem solvers first, then coders

Communication skills are huge, both written and verbal

Being approachable, reliable, and kind go a long way to building connections and trust

Learn about the business and customers, it will help you build better products

Some company cultures are just toxic, it’s ok to leave

Don’t be afraid to negotiate a salary, recruiters expect you too

You only need 60% of skills for a job to apply, don’t hold yourself back

Keep a brag doc for encouragement and resume building

Your skills are worth a lot, research salaries and make sure you are paid well