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Somay
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Yesterday was supposed to be another regular day of coding and posting updates. Instead, my laptop decided to take an unscheduled vacation, leaving me with something I rarely experience: forced downtime.
Having my laptop back means the usual stress is back too. And you know what? That's exactly what I need right now.
I realized something during that forced break: without the productive pressure of work, my mind wanders to irrelevant stuff. Other people's drama, main character syndrome, overthinking random situations. The stress isn't my enemy - it's what keeps me focused on what actually matters.
There's a difference between toxic stress and productive tension. The constant hum of having projects to work on, deadlines to meet, problems to solve - that's the kind of pressure that keeps me sharp.
Yesterday we shortlisted 7 statements out of 101 in our current hackathon. We're expecting 100 more statements, so the real work is just beginning.
But here's where things got interesting: I asked to be the team leader. No hesitation, no "but what if I'm not good enough" spiral. Just a straightforward "I want to lead this."
If you've been following my updates, you know leadership has been my struggle. I could code, I could contribute, but taking charge? That was my blind spot. Something about the forced break yesterday gave me clarity about what I actually want and what I'm capable of.
With college exams approaching (and yes, I'm actually planning to put in effort this time), I'm also starting my hunt for frontend development internships.
There's a balance I'm still figuring out, but I know this much: I work better under pressure. The stress of having multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities keeps me from getting distracted by irrelevant drama or spending too much mental energy on things that don't move me forward.
Some people need calm to be productive. I need controlled chaos.
If you're a hiring manager, team lead, or know someone who might be interested in a frontend developer who can also step into leadership roles, I'd love to connect. You've seen my daily updates, you know how I work and think.
Also, definitely check out Mutiny - where tofus find flames and real connections happen.
This is Day 79 of building in public. Follow my journey as I navigate code, leadership, and finding my place in tech.
Continue reading...
The Productive Stress Returns
Having my laptop back means the usual stress is back too. And you know what? That's exactly what I need right now.
I realized something during that forced break: without the productive pressure of work, my mind wanders to irrelevant stuff. Other people's drama, main character syndrome, overthinking random situations. The stress isn't my enemy - it's what keeps me focused on what actually matters.
There's a difference between toxic stress and productive tension. The constant hum of having projects to work on, deadlines to meet, problems to solve - that's the kind of pressure that keeps me sharp.
Hackathon Leadership: A Plot Twist
Yesterday we shortlisted 7 statements out of 101 in our current hackathon. We're expecting 100 more statements, so the real work is just beginning.
But here's where things got interesting: I asked to be the team leader. No hesitation, no "but what if I'm not good enough" spiral. Just a straightforward "I want to lead this."
If you've been following my updates, you know leadership has been my struggle. I could code, I could contribute, but taking charge? That was my blind spot. Something about the forced break yesterday gave me clarity about what I actually want and what I'm capable of.
The Frontend Dev Job Hunt Begins
With college exams approaching (and yes, I'm actually planning to put in effort this time), I'm also starting my hunt for frontend development internships.
What I Bring:
- Technical Skills: React, Next.js, TypeScript, modern JavaScript
- Leadership Potential: Finally comfortable taking charge
- Real Experience: Not just tutorial projects, but actual team collaboration
- Growth Mindset: Always learning, always improving
What I'm Looking For:
- Teams that value clean code over quick fixes
- Companies that see leadership potential, not just coding ability
- Real impact work, not just busy tasks
- Mentorship opportunities alongside responsibility
The Focus-Drama Balance
There's a balance I'm still figuring out, but I know this much: I work better under pressure. The stress of having multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities keeps me from getting distracted by irrelevant drama or spending too much mental energy on things that don't move me forward.
Some people need calm to be productive. I need controlled chaos.
Looking Forward
If you're a hiring manager, team lead, or know someone who might be interested in a frontend developer who can also step into leadership roles, I'd love to connect. You've seen my daily updates, you know how I work and think.
Also, definitely check out Mutiny - where tofus find flames and real connections happen.
This is Day 79 of building in public. Follow my journey as I navigate code, leadership, and finding my place in tech.
Continue reading...
