Youtube comments of TechLead (@TechLead).

  1. Snowden's backdrop is better than joe rogan's.
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  2. I had to do it a few times actually, since i'm so high up there.
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  3. Still good.
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  4. As an ex-Google Tech Lead, I earn much less than Graham.
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  5. My ex abandoned me halfway up mt. everest, figuratively.
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  6. i went to my local tesla but they were out of free samples... maybe will try costco next.
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  7. Source code: https://github.com/techleadhd/chatgpt-retrieval Ace your coding interviews with ex-Google/ex-Facebook training. https://techinterviewpro.com/
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  8. Investing in yourself is the best if you don't have a lot of funds. Getting an extra few hundred bucks a year on a 2-8% return won't change your life, but learning a new skill or bootstrapping a business can change everything.
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  9. it's quite a cozy little place isn't it? I have a bit of insulation in the walls too.
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  10. YouTube knows what I want at 5am.
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  11. you still owe us some reckless spending at 1m subs.
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  12. "I am a millionaire," is a great pickup line btw.
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  13. they don't call me the "techlead" for nothing.
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  15. but i'm a millionaire
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  16. I'm going to think about myself in terms of how many Joma's I'm worth.
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  17. Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/
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  18. What a world we live in. Nothing makes sense anymore but well-deserved!
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  19. I'm going to marry Jeff Bezos' ex-wife by applying for an internship at Amazon.
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  20. hey I'm waiting for Diablo 4. work faster.
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  21. [update video] "Improving my Typing Speed to 176WPM" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj8PCCAiBdk 👨‍💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ IQUNIX stealth mech keyboard (SLIM S108): https://iqunix.store/techlead Logitech G915 TKL low-profile mech keyboard: https://amzn.to/394EN2P
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  22. Thanks Joma, I'm looking forward to seeing how your story shapes out :) Your path is quite different from mine, so it'll be interesting.
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  23. [update] Also check out my "Top Mouse for Programmers" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYu8CzaFymU (This video wasn't sponsored for a fair review.) 👨‍💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ Check the description for links to all keyboards.
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  24. Hi and welcome to coffee time with the debtlead. actually today it's just tap water.
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  25. 56:18 "Tell the world Johnny 'I Johnny Depp am a victim of domestic violence', and see how many people believe or side with you."
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  26. In order to become a millionaire, you have to become a millionaire.
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  27. Pants are such a waste of money...
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  28. They're going to need to earn that sponsorship if they want it.
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  29. couldn't have said it better myself
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  31. The tech lead is immortal. I've lived 600 years.
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  33. Thanks for sharing your business tips & advice Clement, and look forward to hearing more from you on your channel! Subscribed!
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  34. I don't think Graham will be traveling much with a cat now.
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  35. The title is the only reason this video even exists.
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  40. see that? it works.
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  41. once you get past the free food & kool-aid, there's a lot of exploitation.
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  42. Good one
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  43. I actually recommend a coffee here https://www.amazon.com/shop/techlead my favorite one
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  45. Ace your coding interviews with ex-Google/ex-Facebook training. https://techinterviewpro.com/
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  46. don't hurt me I'm just an unemployed bum.
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  48. a ton of code.
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  50. Those "circumstances" are your own making, the luxury prison you've built for yourself.
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  51. I don't even know what I'm doing with my life, much less talking about.
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  52. I have this much, at least, and don't feel rich. The goals change from survival to a "comfortable life"... $2m barely gets you a junky house in a decent school district in the Bay Area, but it'll bankrupt you doing that.
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  53. I'll have one too then if you're going to bake it.
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  54. Indeed. Focus is a scarce resource these days.
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  56. Here's how I made this AI video: "How to Make AI VIDEOS" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFJxwl-azEA Ace your coding interviews with ex-Google/ex-Facebook training. https://techinterviewpro.com/
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  57. Review should've been shot entirely on a RX100vi, or the shots labeled instead of mixing footage.
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  58. that's pretty much the whole video
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  59. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/
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  60. I don't even know what day it is. I'll probably be working.
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  61. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ [edit] sorry, that isn't a Razer Viper, but it is the Deathadder V3 Pro. I was researching both for the video - afaik, they're almost identical, with the Deathadder being a bit taller in shape.
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  62. So there you have it. Proof that the TechLead method works, as proven 100%.
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  64. Misery loves company.
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  65. I think Graham just ruined savings accounts by telling everyone where to open accounts.... wellp, time to move some cash into CDs.
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  66. I'm happy to post these to FB Watch as well.
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  68. Luxury isn't the "be all, end all" imo. Just having a comfortable lifestyle in a city you enjoy with good food, safe roads, pleasant society, and some art, museums, parks is pretty nice. It's why freedom of location should be higher valued.
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  69. I don't actually recommend 5x. But I think 1.5x is okay, especially if you have other liquid assets like stocks. The key is to understand most assets are "dead money," whereas they could be used as collateral. Put it to work. If you don't, the banks/brokerages usually lend it out themselves for yield.
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  70. computer science
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  71. Not everything I do is for other people. This trip is just for me.
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  72. you'll just have to click to find out.
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  73. My short AI film "AGI has been ACHIEVED": https://youtu.be/qVtoQAO4lLU Ace your coding interviews with ex-Google/ex-Facebook training. https://techinterviewpro.com/
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  74. Create your own path. The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/techlead0923
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  75. honestly, being asian has little to do with it. i was born/raised in the states.
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  76. sounds good to me, i'm in
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  77. Liking the hearts everywhere.💕
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  78. To be transparent, Graham does indeed run my channel behind the scenes. I just read from his scripts and get a 10% commission.
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  79. I’ll never look at hambagu the same again. what an honor it is to have eaten one.
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  80. focus helps for sure.
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  81. yeh i do
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  82. oh yea yeah yeh....
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  83. costco stuff
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  85. my mom bought it for me.
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  86.  @harris998  Not an ad, not sponsored. These are just my referral links if you want a free sign-up bonus. Your call.
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  87. Well, no one sees my underwear so I don't bother investing in it. Not enough bang for the buck.
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  88. Maybe use the tax savings and start a new Las Vegas OnlyFans show with tigers, strippers, drugs, and bags of money.
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  89. 😂 let me know if you figure it out
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  90. In fact, I'm sitting cross-legged now on the Hyken.
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  91. noice, thanks for the tip!
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  92. yep, make sure to take those breaks. even breaks won't help wake up your body though, longer walking breaks & jogs are needed.
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  93. yeah it's good stuff.
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  94. Things have improved a lot! I used to do algorithmic stock trading and it was a huge pain... backtesting would take several minutes each time, the language set was wonky, and ChatGPT wasn't around to help make quick code changes. So I do think this technology is evolving fast with the combination of crypto, code, and AI.
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  95. well yeah, but we should be careful about the word. everyone is "passionate" about their iphones and snapchats. But that is quite different from actually sitting down to code.
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  96. i just drive rental cars like Hyundai's.
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  97. BTC is volatile - sure you need to recognize that and have 4-year time horizon minimum. This is why it is so hard to buy & hold. Most leverage traders get wiped out and get sidelined. This strategy is perhaps as optimal as you can get currently, it is similar to what MSTR is doing.
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  98. 👨‍💻 Watch 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ (20% off now, limited time)
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  99. And I don't even drink!
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  100. Yeah there's a lot of vacuous / empty advice out there just trying to sell you something. I get annoyed at those too after wasting 10 minutes watching a video that basically say nothing... keeping it real!
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  101. Because I'm a professional.
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  102. It will change your entire life, you should try it. You can thank me later, when you've become as successful as me.
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  103. James Thanks for the clarification James. Yes you're right.
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  104. It's to just learn to sit down.
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  105. BTC is the exit.
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  106. Yeah I do. A lot of world travelers actually pick Japan as a place to settle, it is truly a nice society they've built.
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  107. My bearish scenario is NOT invalidated yet.
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  108. uc berkeley for undergrad, ucsd for grad. education is the easiest shortcut you can take to get a jumpstart, in my opinion. the other options include grinding on your own and trying to prove yourself on paper...
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  109. It's not a bad way to live.
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  110. actually I was going to say that, but I don't like to criticize people in areas where they cannot improve.
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  111. lonely times and lots of studying in college.
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  112. Awomen.
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  113. yeah Austin, cool place! I been there once.
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  114. I'm telling you it'll change your life
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  115.  @ElementaryWatson_fafo  It's not leverage, it's capital efficiency. You make income, what do you do with it? invest. So what if I just gave you 2x the money for free right now (or at cheap cost)? you invest it. saves you 2x the years. Amass AUM.
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  116. It's financial engineering. You can't work as an engineer forever.
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  117. TV dinners are the best. I'd take that over French dining any day.
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  118. nah, I was a B student in elementary school. It was when I decided to work hard that I started getting As.
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  119. unbelievably smart. I couldn't have said it better myself.
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  120. Here's the live project: https://fame.fun/ Learn about $FAME at https://fame.fun/fame Hope you enjoy the project and Web3 programming tutorial.
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  121. That's Kamala Harris.
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  122. i'm onboard if you're onboard
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  123. Not likely... ETFs and options add massive liquidity to stabilize price. We won't see such drawdowns again. The only fundamental is hashrate, which is near all time highs. supercycle.
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  124. Travel doesn't really cost that much, like some pretty decent hostels are just $30-40/day. I really just needed enough to sustain a lifestyle of travel + development, which is equivalent to say a typical salary. Add in some time living at home, and it's actually quite manageable if you think about it.
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  125. 💯 on all possible experiences at the suitable time. Thanks for your comment!
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  126. going to buy 30 packs of ramen.
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  127. yeah sure. do you want fries with that?
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  128. There's a lot to like here.
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  129. Walmart's pretty good...
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  130. uhh.... I'm not actually a tech gadget reviewer.
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  131. I'm saving that tagline for my next video.
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  132. marshall's is where it's at come on.
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  133. i think youtube premium is decent if you consume a lot of youtube... it removes ads, allows background playback, and downloads.
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  134. Morpho is basically more capital efficient and less risk. It's the new AAVE.
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  135. lol yep brilliant.org/techlead has got me covered!
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  136. see, you thought you were good. then you met me.
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  137. keep at it, one day you'll lose as much as me.
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  138. https://www.amazon.com/shop/techlead/list/UVRWWQKBFRR razer basilisk v3 pro
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  139. I agree, I think anyone can cherrypick a few highlights over 10 years. Just think about your last 10 years -- you probably did a ton. There were tough times too of course!
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  140. the high price is a feature.
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  141. i did both projects & competitive programming. With the competitive programming, if you can get into the local regionals (which isn't all that hard), that'll look great on your resume. Project work should be a given, everyone needs to be doing that.
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  142. you know, this would make for a good collab.
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  143. sounds awesome
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  144. That's why I didn't call this video "as a millionaire."
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  145. nope, i'm chinese(taiwan) american, born in silicon valley. I had to study Japanese, and it wasn't easy!
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  146. hnhiring.me
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  147.  @ssjsqueak  I recorded the screen and used "echo" effect in premiere with "maximum" setting to overlay. neat trick.
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  148. no it wasnt
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  149. It depends on your manager. Some will treat you with respect, others know they have you by the chain.
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  150. a sdflkas jdflkasjdf alskdfjas;ldfkjl;kasdf (as a millionaire)
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  151. yeah I just drank some.
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  152. I wasn't looking for self-fulfillment, and I had little delusions about travel being meaningful. I sort of knew travel would be a pretty worthless experience, but then again, many things in life are worthless. It still turned out to be quite eye-opening though.
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  153. I was a B student until I said to myself I'm going to try harder.
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  154. It's the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro. https://www.amazon.com/shop/techlead/list/UVRWWQKBFRR (If on Mac, you may need a program like SteerMouse ($20) to get the side buttons functional.)
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  155. at the end of the day, chairs are quite personal and depends on your seating position & body shape. who knows you might love the chair if you don't slouch like me.
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  156. I mean I went to grad school for Computer Science, so I'm up there.
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  157. yeah it's comin up!
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  158. Digital nomad
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  159. nice, not bad.
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  160. ❤ there.
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  161. My ex said no to me, but other than that I don't think anyone else can.
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  162. i rode the wave of the rise of social media gaming, when it was big a few years back.
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  163. I've visited Austin, thinking of moving there! Not bad but as a Californian I found it a bit dry for my skin.
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  164. like how to build an operating system, lol. it's not all that necessary for 90% of people, but for hardcore engineers who go on to work on OSes, then yeah it is.
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  165. I think DeFi liquidity is another nice option, especially if you're going for market-neutral positions in stablecoins. The DeFi typically doesn't involve short positions though, so crypto bots give you total customization.
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  166. I'm not a distraction.
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  167. I read'em, it's my hobby.
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  168. All my gear is here https://www.amazon.com/shop/techlead/list/UVRWWQKBFRR?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d, and yes it is the A7siii with Premiere Pro. I teach how I do my YouTube videos & editing at http://youtubebackstage.com/ if you want to get more into it.
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  169. I didn't say I'm a CEO, I said I'm an ex-Google tech lead. You get what you pay for.
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  170. well. his hands all over the food. but yeah, i’d be up to eat there.
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  171. not crypto, it's the Bitcoin ETF for now.
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  173. yeah, a lot of engineers are gamers.
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  174. The mouse goes to sleep on bluetooth after a minute, which is a setting that can be configured if you're on Razer Synapse on PC. With the wireless receiver, the mouse is immediately responsive and this is what I usually use. If you're on Mac, you also will need an app like SteerMouse to configure the buttons. It's an overall great mouse but relatively pricey. The wired G502 is similar in feel and usually can be found for $35-40 on Amazon. The MX Master is considerable if you're not a gamer.
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  175. yeah it is
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  176. no it's not. it's one of the best investments you can make, simply because it's an easy way to buy credibility. it is so hard to earn credibility otherwise.
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  177. If you can buy happiness, it sounds like a worthwhile trade!
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  178. For Theranos, you could probably just lie on your resume. It's their company culture.
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  179. yep VSCode is pretty nice, it's quite an amazing product.
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  180. Aeron is getting old these days so yes there are a lot of knockoffs certainly! There are also many used online as well.
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  181. While I mentioned some big-name chairs in the US, I wonder if other countries also have good ones... hmm! I'll have to keep an eye out next time. I guess Herman Miller is well-known worldwide, but there must be local companies that make nice chairs too in other countries.
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  182. hey, I'm not a saint. I'm the tech lead.
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  183. Logitech G815 or G915 has a numpad.https://amzn.to/3qbf0vw
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  184. It's a great board, but the unique layout means I usually opt for more standard keyboards. I might take the HHKB if I travel though since it's so compact.
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  185. I've observed a lot of coworkers seem to just sit -- I myself find standing desks to hit ability to "get into the zone," and just take breaks every 30 minutes or so instead.
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  186. you are quite welcome, quite welcome indeed.
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  187. Depends, senior engineers often spend a lot of time writing specifications & design docs..
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  188. What accent? You mean my Californian accent?
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  189. It is kind of true that oftentimes, programmers are limited by their thinking ability more than their typing ability. Being able to type in many languages is probably more useful than typing fast too.
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  190. I responded.
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  191. Right you are sir, it's been corrected in the show notes. I was researching the Viper for the video but went with the Deathadder, as they both seem to be almost identical except the Deathadder is a bit taller in profile (fits larger hands better).
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  192. lately trends have been going back to native...
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  193. I use a B size (medium)
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  194. costco pendleton
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  195. nah sailor moon official merch is where it's at
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  196. sometimes i get up in the middle of the night to type.
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  197. I'm monetizing my loss
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  198. Monitor here https://www.amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  199. In the old days it would be app marketplaces, blogs, forums... the strategies are different for today.
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  200. practicing with your right hand has its benefits.
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  201. The G815 is a cheaper wired version of the same board! https://www.amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  202. Hmm, I really liked a lot of Jack Ma's answers... it's direct and actionable and really ahout the masses. Elon Musk is tackling that 1% problem that benefits just a few people. This reflects their business backgrounds where Jack sells to the 99%, while Elon sells to the 1%. Both are difficult problems, though it is loftier to side with Elon.
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  203. Firstly... there's nothing wrong with getting help from parents. If you can get help to get ahead, I highly recommend it -- it is the "Asian way," and quite frankly it is a good way since you need all the help you can get in life. That said, my parents really didn't do much for me for getting my career going. I went to UC Berkeley, but it was cheap for CA residents like... $3k or so per semester? The cost has gone up a lot since.
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  204. no i'm unemployed
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  205. It's a beautiful chair, though for me I slide down the Embody like a slippery fish. you don't find the material slippery?
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  206. can't wait!!
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  207. It would short the market actually, that's how I made the $250 or so profit in the video.
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  208. Not yet but looks legit!
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  209. https://www.amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  210. The most ergonomic boards will still be full-size keyboards probably like I'm using the S108 SLIM at https://iqunix.store/techlead and it feels great. But for speed, the G915 is as fast as they come imo...
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  211. 🛒 My computer/camera gear: http://amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  212. I do like the Huntsman a lot!
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  213. keep at it.
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  214. i think the songs were chainsmokers/paris, and river flows in you
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  215. Yeah, JS can definitely do a lot. I think React Native is dying out though, so it can't quite replace mobile, though you can at least get something up & running. It's a great language to pick up!
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  216. https://iqunix.store/techlead look up the s108 slim
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  217. Thanks for being here & being square.
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  218. you could just go on amazon and find the most popular book for whatever language you want...? there are plenty of online tutorials/guides too. Programming isn't about 100% coverage of a material, it's about knowing you'll never learn something fully and will at best understand about 30% of a language but that's enough to start shipping products.
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  219. i dunno i bought everything, no one paid me anything.
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  220. i'm like chinese(taiwan) american, born in silicon valley. i had to teach myself japanese.
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  221. No lambo.
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  222. cool beans whatever works for you
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  223. you a guru now. we just witnessed this guy become an "internet guru." congratulations!
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  224. Well... that beats my $350k day trading loss. Congratulations.
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  225. on coinbase, it's .60% maker, 1.2% taker fee.
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  226. and conversely, if your fingers are too long, you might cut them down to fit the standard keyboard size.
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  227. Most important day in the world.
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  228. I'll have to check that out, a lot of people commented about it!
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  229. working on it now
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  230. Proof right here.
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  231. sure i did, you can check out youtubebackstage.com where I teach the way.
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  232. yes we're living together now. it actually helps a lot to have parents around to help raise a kid, since it is so much work. I need to check on the relationship dynamics but things seem OK for now.
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  233. Thanks, it is. I was lucky it turned out well.
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  234. Mixed lab maybe??
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  235. UCSD was fun except for the stuck-up party culture.
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  236. I didn't swear off trading, I do asset allocation now.
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  237. yeah, mx keys is pretty nice!
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  238. oh no, uh oh... it's over (as a millionaire)
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  239. i think that's how life is, not all have a clearly good or bad ending, it's just how it is.
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  240. wellp, wait until you get to the end then.
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  241. both?
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  242. definitely pay is lower in japan... but life is probably nice.
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  243. i saw it.
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  244. Yep, I think the non-tkl version may be more practical for most people who type a lot of numbers. It's the one I'd recommend more generally and link to. If you go back and forth between the office, the TKL version may be preferable -- I'd used to carry my keyboard in my backpack.
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  245. It's a luscious keyboard!
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  246. yeah i might consider a video on that. the short answer is that everyone interviews in their own way, it's not like there's a rulebook and a set of questions to ask -- anything goes. But the old days of pop quizzes were phased out / banned, and generally people are trying to ask better questions that are actually relevant to the job. In my opinion, leetcode is still relevant -- it's a hassle if in a design discussion a senior engineer proposes an algorithm, and then a junior engineer can't comprehend the design; all junior engineers are expected to become senior within a number of years, or they are let go.
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  247. nah, most coding is more thinking than typing actually.
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  248. it's a joke give me a thumbs up come on it was just a stupid joke
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  249. A dog brings a lot of joy :) i find it best when you're not the solo dog owner... Like if you have family or roommates who can help, that's ideal.
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  250. how'd you know?
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  251. Yes there are always waves. I think ML/AR has been hot lately, and a lot of college students are getting into it and securing jobs. Crypto is another trend we're seeing. Other platforms like YouTube and IGTV have been gaining a lot of traction for business.
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  252. cs61a? most 'intro to cs' courses in any college is a weeder course.
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  253. yep did my MS at UCSD
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  254. In Tokyo, it's very easy to get by without Japanese. I think you could even do it in Kyoto, since it is quite touristy. It's harder to function in other areas without some Japanese understanding or a tour guide.
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  255. worst $150 i ever spent.
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  256. I did! I liked his idea on being antfragile.
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  257. if dell keyboards inspire you, then go for it!!
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  258. It's HTML (and some Premiere)
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  259. the story starts when i get my MS degree actually, so I was 2 years older. Maybe 22 or 23.
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  260. I've read Bogleheads stuff. great material!
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  261. yep, home is people
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  262. I'll talk about monitors a bit in my next video, but you might check out http://amazon.com/shop/techlead for my gear.
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  263. nah it's not about money
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  264. damn too expensive even for me
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  265. I can't believe i made a 15 minute video on chairs...
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  266. I mentally kept a budget of $80/day, which I figured to be the daily budget of a normal person living in Silicon Valley (that was my baseline). If I ran low on funds, I'd stay home a few months to recoup costs. That way I could say to myself, I spend as much as a normal person.
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  267. yeah it looks good, probably similar to the Huntsman which I really like.
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  268. precisely. i hacked into the mainframe to gain root access to the private kernel.
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  269. these come standard in some offices these days, but very few people use them in standing position I think... in reality it's difficult to focus while standing.
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  270. The G915 is sexier, but it'll cost you.
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  271. i get tired of looking at myself while editing :)
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  272. indeed, i wish people would just go back to 100% natural like animals
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  273. it's funny but you can trust a fast typer because you know they're productive. can't trust a slow typist.
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  274. I think it's similar to the Gesture and heard Gesture mostly is preferable to the Leap...
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  275. for most people it's not, because they're limited by the rate at which they can think. for me though, i'm more limited by my physical typing speed.
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  276. yeah the questions are free to get. solutions cost a bit but it's all cheap
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  277. Awesome, thank you! And I will take that as a compliment!
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  278. still waiting
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  279. Because I don't make mistakes (at least not with the right keyboard).
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  280. yeah i did my master's there
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  281. I've read some of this material with Value Investing. I tend to think that nothing is traded on fundamentals anymore though, it's all HFT.
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  282. Link is in the description!
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  283. a lot, i like this channel quite a bit when i'm working (hdsoundi) https://www.youtube.com/c/MarK1Ira/videos
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  284. Not always, like when I left Groupon I had no plan. I don't recommend this route though in general. It is too risky.
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  285. yeh just check out the YouTube iOS app, I built that (with my team).
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  286. There's a version of the g915/g815 with a numpad as well. It just saves a bit of money for the tenkeyless version.
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  287. as you should be
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  288. It depends... I type a lot of numbers so I think I prefer the full-size standard keyboards. If you plan to carry the keyboards around or if you don't use the numpad, then TKL will suit you.
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  289. I've also been considering the same move actually... Las Vegas. But the difference for me is that I live with my parents, and so they make the big decisions in my life for me. I also have an adorable dog that loves the beach, so I spend all my money on her.
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  290. Nice, glad you liked it!
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  291. yes it's such a picturesque castle!
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  292. River flows in you
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  293. I like the clicky if I'm at home, otherwise it will be loud :)
    1
  294. All cops need to be wearing body cameras that are publicly reviewable.
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  295. not for large tech companies. maybe smaller startups might try flutter
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  296. yep. born/raised in silicon valley
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  297. don't mention it
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  298. nah you never pay back the loan.
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  299. 5 min is a lot for me.
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  300. That'd limit my mobility...
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  301. on it...
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  302. The deep blue of twilight
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  303. Thanks. Dogs are great.
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  304. damn i lost a lot on crypto too
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  305. i remember when people used to think that was fast
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  306. I tried to match about $80/day, which is the typical burn rate of a Silicon Valley lifestyle ($2400/month rent is normal in this area). So I could say to myself, "Well I could be in Silicon Valley, or I could be here and it'd all cost the same."
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  307. i dunno, patagonia clothes look like a clown kinda.
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  308. nope chinese/taiwan ethnicity... but i'm born/raised in silicon valley.
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  309. This is Candeo in Omiya.
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  310. several years ago rates were low. put in enough money and etrade will cut you a discount.
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  311. mr beast seems to do it just fine
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  312. You keep telling yourself that
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  313. Check video description for links!
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  314. well you could consider grabbing a Master's degree if you just finished college, it'll give you another year to think. MBA may be interesting too.
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  315. well yeah I'm hanging christmas lights on my chairs.
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  316. Check here for my coffee recs http://amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  317. Yeah, most people start at 18 actually (college year 1) and they turn out fine.
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  318. It's a nice board!
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  319. thanks for helping set the curve lower.
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  320. That's a good point, you don't necessarily want a keyboard that is too expensive since you end up replacing them every N years.
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  321.  @ElementaryWatson_fafo Bitcoin is never borrowed in this case. It's collateral but stays locked in the contract 1:1.
    1
  322. middle managers are toxic
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  323. i dunno... many check out some amazon reviews? there are probably some free guides online as well, a book isn't necessary although it may be a bit... funner.
    1
  324. I'd go with swift or kotlin/java. mobile development is a great area to get into still, imo. javascript is a ton of fun and pretty useful too.
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  325. no they don't.
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  326. Grab the full-size version
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  327. They didn't mind
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  328. The Legend of the Tech Lead
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  329. Yeah pretty much... you can get lucky a few times here and there, but it never felt really solid to me. And you build up litte skills over time.
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  330. well, you'll be glad to know the aeron or embody aren't much better then.
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  331. :) don't try it at home kids. the northern lights are tricky to predict., you need a backup plan. especially in iceland where there are often clouds.
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  332. I'm nice. I bought it from costco online legit.
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  333. Wear a hoodie.
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  334. it's form over function.
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  335. I think most generalist coding doesn't get so advanced that you need extremely high IQ or extensive math background -- I see high school students doing a lot of this stuff.
    1
  336. world was different that many years ago
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  337. Try using WeBull (Deposit $100 and get 4 stocks valued up to $1600): https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main
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  338. Nice concrete advice!
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  339. link in the description!
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  340. Of course it matters, but probably not as much as you might imagine.
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  341. yeah i even did a master's degree.
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  342. I personally love the light!!!! link in description.
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  343. yeah you can be popular, sure. It's just something to be a bit wary of since it will work against you.
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  344. acoustic foam
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  345. It's the good stuff.
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  346. mostly passive income / lifestyle businesses. It can be unpredictable income. I tried to keep expenses at about $80/day, which is pretty standard for most people in urban centers (once they consider rent).
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  347. Yes it is! https://techinterviewpro.com/
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  348. the marie kondo method of tidying up.
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  349. Aeron and Embody do have gaming editions for them too! https://store.hermanmiller.com/gaming/aeron-chair-gaming-edition/2521927.html?lang=en_US
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  350. i'm the better of two evils.
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  351. Links are in the description!
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  352. Links in description!
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  353. uh... not even close
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  354. Focus is a scarce resource in this day & age
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  355. If you spend a lot of time there, it's worthwhile! Not necessary to spend big though if you do your research on what you want. My chair is a Costco chair.
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  356. That game's getting decent previews it seems. kinda looking forward to it!
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  357. Yeah the side-business law really irks me. I think H1Bs should at least be able to pursue their own freedom in their off hours...
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  358. yeah I need neuralink because i'm still limited by my typing speed.
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  359. yas
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  360. nightcore remix
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  361. If you think about most of the social games/apps (the era of Zynga), very few survived. But that's where you can often find gold. (ie., early iPhone apps too generated a lot of income but they are all but gone now.)
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  362. all my gear is here https://www.amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  363. hell yeah why not? you can't possibly have anything better to do.
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  364. learn here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxCYXA2zPc8
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  365. You're welcome. but seriously you can have a life, you just need to chunk it up so there's sufficient time to really sit down and study something in detail...
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  366. You need to be able to read for longer than 5 minutes.
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  367. Huh? Why wouldn't you have a computer?
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  368. sure, you can write some pseudocode and work problems out. that's cool. or read an algorithms book too.
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  369. I reviewed it on my second channel! https://youtube.com/techleadshow
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  370. mostly watching my kid grow up and doing family activities... I find family life more fulfilling than wandering around the world :)
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  371. Ok well tell me one pro gamer who uses a custom board? The "big brands" are reliable and not messing around.
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  372. more like 5th
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  373. yeah. I try to give an opinionated answer, of course I could be wrong but it's a viewpoint at least.
    1
  374. here, let me trash that for you.
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  375. true. but, most people are Vitamin D deficient.
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  376. Getting some more in, hold on
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  377. Interactive Brokers
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  378. lol yep these glasses are pretty nice and I overall like the Costco experience. My religion is Costco. Couldn't a DBA get into site reliable engineering? As for AI, I don't think it's as advanced as people might imagine -- it's just pattern recognition, not like sentient robots.
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  379. Indeed. It's hard to say if it was a failure or not, and I'm not presenting this as a success story. It's just how it was.
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  380. It's been a colorful number of years
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  381. It really depends which university you can get into, and how excited you are about it. Like I was really excited to continue my grad school in San Diego, next to the beach -- maybe you can find a fun location to do it. There are also online schools, as well as shorter programs like bootcamps. CS academia is very different from industry work though, it's all about algorithm fundamentals. I'd also advise that it's about the journey, not the destination... in either path, you may find that your destination isn't what you imagined it would be, since there are no guarantees in life...
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  382. no.
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  383. Not a bad idea, thanks!
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  384. subscribe, doing a video on this in a bit!
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  385. yeah I'm an alien. yep.
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  386. No I didn't say that
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  387. i use standard apple external keyboards...
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  388. I was trying to career-switch.
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  389. Only if you sign up for https://techinterviewpro.com/ too
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  390. I did right here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGy_uK6FrgE
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  391. no most code is garbage.
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  392. lol, yeah stop reading self-help books and start working.
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  393. Yeah it works great with mac. I might suggest the g815 wired version, it is cheaper if it suits your needs.
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  394. well yeah Steelcase Gesture (similar to leap) is a great chair!
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  395. mm hmm, and i'm going to do it again when Diablo II Resurrected comes out.
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  396. yeah i did my graduate degree there. beautiful campus.
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  397. gurified in gurudom
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  398. i'll have to look more into it, but i was researching the drop ctrl board and keychron boards, and these smaller keyboard companies always have QC and reliability issues. Lots of happy and frustrated customers.
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  399. You can find my gear here! http://amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  400. hello Taiwan
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  401. sup kid
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  402. I abandoned technical analysis in favor of long-term asset allocation...
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  403. yeah it's on slickdeals often. in fact it's on slickdeals now.
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  404. yeah. every tech lead has to do it, or they don't pass the hiring bar.
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  405. Vik is amazing :)
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  406. The G915/G815 series are quite ergonomic! Any mechanical keyboard is already ergonomic... feels great to type on.
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  407. The side business rule is so outdated... :(
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  408. No but https://techinterviewpro.com/ will
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  409. indeed, it is really hard to argue with this. MX3S is fantastic.
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  410. I'm glad he can go outside and eat at restaurants.
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  411. There's an excellent train route. I go from Zurich to Lucerne, into the Swiss Alps (grindelwald/mannlichen). From there, I also visited the Zermatt side to see the Matterhorn mountain, but if you have enough of the alps you can skip it. Then go down by train into Milan, and from there follow the French coast down through Monaco, Nice, Marseilles. Head into Barcelona, down to Madrid, and the south of Spain (Seville, Granada). From there, you can cross into Morocco but I heard it wasn't worthwhile so I didn't do it. Take the plane out from Granada. (My favorite part of the route was really the Swiss Alps, though it is expensive.)
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  412. you don't have to drop everything necessarily - you just need a workspace & be able to set aside lengthy periods of computer time.
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  413. Gaming chairs generally are more concerned with appearances & headrests than actual ergonomics/comfort (which is what I tend to prioritize). There are some good ones out there, but the Aeron I show here is actually a 'gaming-edition 'Aeron.
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  414. yes, it's not ergonomically good since it's tiring but good 'exercise' you could say
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  415. contrary to popular opinion, sw engineering isn't about clean code... production code is usually all pretty messy & tangled, what matters is "impact culture" -- shipping code out.
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  416. yeah i really do :)
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  417. are you ok? did you hurt yourself?
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  418. You need sql, presentation/communication skills, and mostly analytical ability. Maybe add R, tableau, statistics background, etc for extra credit...
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  419. never too late
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  420. Absolutely. best investment on those lamps.
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  421. I still use that gaming laptop sometimes and thought about it bringing it for extra fun! This trip I'm on the Macbook M1 and been playing Magic Arena nowadays (which runs on Mac)
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  422. try going to japan like i did?
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  423. haha damn Kevin got smoked. he's a nice person irl though.
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  424. All over again, I would have gone to Japan first to pick up my wife before heading out ;)
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  425. you might go for tactile or linear boards then..
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  426. but im so nice.
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  427. yep, same for me. i haven't pulled out, but I use a more diversified asset allocation approach these days.
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  428. It's not consistent income, a lot of these last just a few weeks and then fade. The apps business is hits-driven, and hits don't have lasting power.
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  429. It's definitely closer to full-mechanical. Totally different from the Apple magic keyboard scissor-switch mechanism.
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  430. ascending triangle and ascending wedge look pretty similar
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  431. whatever works for you, just be consistent. I use my pinkie, but I'm a millionaire.
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  432. it is it is
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  433. lol yeah it's because a lot of people don't know how to teach. I recommend grabbing a "complete guide" book, which will explain everything. That demystifies the need to always be stumbling upon new syntax and symbols, and being confused -- it's often worse when the teacher just says "oh just ignore that and click the COMPILE button" :(
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  434. whew a bastion of hope
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  435. Costco's got the good stuff man
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  436. eh, i'm sure you did a lot too! no need to travel necessarily... a minute of life is a minute of life. best time of my life was spent playing Diablo I actually.
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  437. She was living out her boring little life in Japan I guess.
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  438. good morning Chris!
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  439. this one? it's actually a counterfeit from china.
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  440. https://amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  441. i was inspired by the RGB, which was inspired by ali abdaal.
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  442. i didn't say that, it's funny how people misinterpret things. you just need to be good about blocking off chunks of time and enjoy computer time.
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  443. i tend to just hold onto it as a means of freedom & less anxiety!
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  444. It's a "life event."
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  445. Who knows what the future holds... in today's age, I think entrepreneurship is the way to go, powered through software & media. H1Bs are generally prohibited from side-businesses though. Software Eng still isn't bad if you can find a good employer or if you're willing to deal with exploitation and can manage it.
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  446. In the case, you keep the keys. It's a DeFi backend.
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  447. macbook pro 15"
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  448. there we go.
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  449. The desk is easy, I'm using the SmartDesk https://bit.ly/2WZsvBe
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  450. yeah, just play some video games :) it will train you into that habit. i think that's why most software engineers are gamers.
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  451. No money starts working against you after a while. It's unproductive for me to be productive.
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  452. yes and now I'm a chair salesman.
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  453. The screen doesn't bother my eyes... play some video games and it'll train up your resistance to long screen times ;) As for HTML, always good to know some basics of it for whatever you're doing...
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  454. My morning coffee costs $7k.
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  455. wut you think you're better than me?
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  456. i think that's an instrumental of castle on the hill
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  457. I'm Chinese, born in Silicon Valley
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  458. now you know what my right hand is capable of.
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  459. Yeah, I'd heard (and seen) that a lot of visitors in hostels were people in their 20s. You can still travel as you're older, but you start to feel a bit out of place (better late than never though). You also gain baggage like kids, dogs, house, and all those make longterm travel more difficult. I'd encourage anyone to do some travel before settling down -- not sure if you need to give up a job to do it though, in retrospect I think a lot could have gone wrong for me easily.
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  460. I generally prefer clicky (for home usage), unless you need to be quiet in an office or something.
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  461. I think React/ReactNative(javascript framework), Swift, and Kotlin are all newer languages which should have some less competition. The older more "solid" languages like javascript, python, Java/C/C++, PHP are all great too but a lot of people will be competing for those jobs.
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  462. I try to get up and take breaks, or work in a lunchtime gym session. It's true though that I see other engineers who seem to have destroyed their own bodies by not being careful.
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  463. RGB
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  464. it really does
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  465. it's in the description
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  466. Publish an app and put that on your resume maybe? Or release some githib open source framework maybe or anything to bulk up the resume.
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  467. lol, actually i like watching that "hiding in my room" channel. the guy is very similar to me, and I think he is quite smart by the way he analyzes and talks. He's even made an iOS game. And yet we turned out completely different.
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  468. yeah. it's FB week so that's what we're talking about this week.
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  469. yeah sure, I showed my tax returns. they're realized losses.
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  470. what's new is bringing DeFi to the masses so anyone can use BTC as collateral with automatic onramp direct from Coinbase. Compared to AAVE, Morpho is more capital efficient and less risk. So yes this could have been done but it was clumsier.
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  471. It depends, a standing desk isn't good for long hours of work but an occasional nice stretch.
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  472. most undergrad courses will likely have you implement a hash table... if i recall correctly
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  473. That's actually terrible for ergonomics, although it's good exercise. Depends what you're prioritizing.
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  474. As people get older and have families, they will have to leave NYC since it really isn't a good city for raising a child (in my opinion). That idea in particularly made me understand that I would have to leave the city eventually, and it could never be a home for me.
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  475. Yeah I tried it a bit. I didn't understand it enough though, given the high leverage and taxes are odd on these.
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  476. i'll take that as a compliment.
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  477. I'd advise to avoid risk. That saying "no risk, no reward" isn't true. If you plan to quit a job, ensure that your next project is already generating more revenue than your job before you do so.
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  478. yep, Huntsman is a great overall board for just $90 bucks.
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  479. They have a beautiful white one! https://amzn.to/2YWS47x
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  480. Malaria is pretty high there isn't it? And afaik, there's no good way to avoid it. The anti-malarial pills seem to cause permanent psychological damage... Other than that, I think India is less popularized to the Western world, even though the country surprises me time and time again when I learn about it.
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  481. Math majors need to tech up. Then you'd be good, maybe get some position in statistics/quant or data science or even ML with a Master's... Definitely get into coding, like Python is a good one to start with.
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  482. uh... it's actually much higher these days.
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  483. Congratulations Lasith! You win the prize of visa abuse. Please come by my office to pick up your H1B visa.
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  484. YEAH!!! It was all right.
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  485. I recommend a Master's if you have the inclination to do it (or if you have no better job options straight out of college). It only takes 1.5 years or so, and it's a "second chance" at college where you can correct mistakes you may have done the first time around. It also pays off longterm I think since you get fasttracked by managers to a leadership role.
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  486. hey it's not a bad idea.
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  487. I think you just have to practice/use some of this stuff until you really internalize it. It's kind of a hands-on process and takes repetition. ie., I think most people think they know recursion, but they will actually struggle with how to do it elegantly until they've iterated on it over and over.
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  488. lol thanks for watching.
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  489. maybe. but flutter has yet to prove itself for production.
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  490. like react native has "failed" for AirBNB, which is abandoning it after a few years of trying at it.
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  491. This is an excellent point.
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  492. neither
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  493. Me too
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  494. well it's the most inspiring, and that counts for a lot.
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  495. I don't have an accent. Where were you born?
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  496. me or them?
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  497. Same. I also sold and ate the short-term capital gains tax on a 100% gain... Good run but as they say "pigs get slaughtered."
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  498. "Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75."
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  499. I did smart small... this was like a year into trading...
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  500. If you have a degree, I'd try to leverage that... sometimes there are roles that you may not know exist so look through all the open positions. Startups also often need people who can do lots of different things. Lastly i think bootcamp, hackathons, community college courses, or anything else you can use to pad your tech in your resume can all help build some credibility to land your first job... then build out from there I think.
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  501. Well, not going to happen yet. I have a feeling that AI is a lot more retarded than people imagine it to be, it's hopeful thinking that AI is actually good at anything.
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  502. Gesture is a beauty.
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  503. iqunix f97 is great http://iqunix.store/techlead
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  504. I'm using a clicky board at the moment, but if you need a quiet office environment go for tactile. Linear if you need the silence.
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  505. nice, try to get that gpa up, since it opens doors -- i never went to office hours, but I knew an ultra smart kid and he always went.
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  506. I'd start coding now... Many high schools offer an 'intro to CS' course. Starting with python or javascript seems good to me.
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  507. Link in the description!
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  508. yes i was referring to key-travel distance... that is not adjustable. the actuation point is.
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  509. 🛒 My computer/camera gear: http://amazon.com/shop/techlead
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  510. yeah, it was pretty lonely. definitely... not the right path for a lot of people.
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  511. wait. subscribe first.
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  512. Yes I use it in this video, it's pretty awesome actually. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7SO-Oq3d5E Especially for mobile usage like if you're traveling. For general desks, I still prefer the full 108-key layout and standard keys though even though the keys don't feel as nice as topre!
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  513. nope my ex doesn't insta
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  514. You need to make time... carve out 4 hours in the evening from 8pm to midnight for instance. Give up some activities or optimize thrm... my personal time management is very efficient compared to others, I've noticed...
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  515. Yeah. Next time
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  516. It really depends what you're going for... I think if you want a classic full-depth keyboard with PBT keys, check out the offerings from http://iqunix.store/techlead For low-profile (faster typing), the G815/G915/TKL versions are all very similar and are great for productivity. I'd go with the Clicky for typing, linear for gaming, or tactile if you have coworkers or need some quiet while you're typing. If it's mostly yourself in a room, clicky.
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  517. yep same! The repetition helps me predict the song so I'm not too focused on the song
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  518. damn.
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  519. nah your body goes to sleep. you need to keep the metabolism up.
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  520. That sounds like a pretty sweet combo! I really enjoyed the cozy Gesture.
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  521. well you might be an engineer, you don't know that.
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