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Advice I wish I received in my early 20s

TJ. Podobnik, @dorkamotorka
2 min readAug 31, 2022

I guess the real question I have for you is what you desire to become — idealize your life and tell me what you see. Do you wish to work as a Developer, Writer, Designer, an Influencer— whatever comes to your mind?

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Think about the problem you’re trying to solve and not the skill or tool you intend to use or learn. There are always numerous ways to solve a problem, some easier, some more complex, but limiting your thinking about it won't get you any closer to solving it. To give you a sense — don’t think about how to build a car but how to come from point A to point B. Do you realize the difference?

Look for your dream job requirements on Linkedin or any other platform that lists the job offers and the skill one should possess to be eligible. I think that’s a great way of figuring out what skills are in demand right now and what you should master to bring value to such companies.

Search for freelance projects companies outsources to find developers to hire and help them. Freelancing is in demand right now as never before and if you have spare time and skills to start a side hustle, you should try it.

Be critical. If everything you use works perfectly in your sense, there would be no new iPhone, no TikTok, and no Alexa. The information presented to you is obviously flawless and without a doubt the…

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TJ. Podobnik, @dorkamotorka
TJ. Podobnik, @dorkamotorka

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