Every setback is a step forward in disguise—keep moving, because the journey only ends when you decide to stop.
[— Muhammad Amri]
Today 20 of september 2024 01:25 am, I don't have any job, I don't have any income, and I don't have any friends nor a girl to talk to. I'm just a lonely guy who is trying to make a living as a developer. I'm going to write my first post on my new blog. I'm excited to share my journey of learning and growing as a developer, and I hope that this first post will serve as a starting point for my future writing.
Are you jobeless? What the heck kind of man are you?
Nope. I’m not lazy, nor am I the kind of man who enjoys endless free time. In fact, having too much free time makes me anxious. I quit my last job at Zahir because I found myself trapped in the comfort zone I always feared. Yeah, the comfort zone—it lures you in and keeps you stuck, preventing any real growth. That’s why I made the tough decision to leave.
I was a full-stack software engineer in Tangerang, Indonesia, working at Intitek. On paper, it was fine. But honestly, I started feeling like everyone around me was stuck in the matrix—modern-day servants to a system that doesn’t allow freedom. No remote work, no flexibility, just endless routines.
That’s not the life I want for myself.
So, here I am, jobless but not aimless, ready to chase something bigger. This is the beginning of my journey, and this blog is where I’ll share everything I learn and experience along the way.
I’m excited to grow as a developer, to find freedom, and to build the life I’ve been dreaming of. This first post? It’s just the starting point. There’s a long road ahead, but I’m ready for it.
And then?
Before I dive deeper into my journey, I want to share something that resonates with how I feel right now. These lyrics capture the fire I have inside and the relentless drive to keep pushing forward, no matter how hard it gets:
I ain't the first with the curse, with the thirst
That I wanna be better, not worse, man, it hurts
I'm on this earth with my words
And I put 'em all together, insert, 'cause I wanna have worth
Working hella hard, 'til they put me in the dirt
Gonna go far, man, listen to my words
Gonna be a star, man, life's like a blur
When you're working this hard, yeah, you get what you deserve (let's go)
[— Neffex ~ life]
These lines hit home because they echo the mindset I’ve been trying to cultivate. It’s about putting in the effort, staying focused, and knowing that if you keep grinding, you’ll eventually get what you deserve.
This is where I’m at—hungry, determined, and ready to give my all.
Stay tuned. Let’s see where this goes.