Quote: (07-27-2016 06:40 AM)Schlep Wrote:
Okay, so I went back and read your comments again and realize that you guys are right. My comment about not knowing shit about computers was correct. But, a year ago I didn't know shit about the red pill or about traveling either. Maybe it's about time I break out of my shell and better myself.
@ Spaniard
Can you elaborate on the coding boot camp. This is something I need to focus on.
Also, I 'm looking to purchase a new laptop. Any recommendations or special features I should look for in my search. Thanks
Before you spend any money on coding, take a few free or nearly free courses online, such as those on Free Code Camp or Team Treehouse. If it clicks, then by all means, buy a mac (you can get a newer, but used, 15" macbook pro on Craigslist for like $1000) and dive deep, man. Aside from simplifying your life, another good thing about getting a mac is that if you end up needing to sell it, you can usually get most of your money back, or sometimes get back even more than you paid for it, if you get a good deal on the purchase. Consider getting a used one still under warranty, if you can swing it, as that comes in handy.
If coding doesn't click, then worldwide traveler's post above mentions welding, that's in the Philippines thread, and it's very viable as well, but then there's a greater risk of getting into the legal issues that you can somewhat avoid with online work.
Apart from coding, there's other ways to make a living online, such as being a web designer, being an SEO guy, a Google Adwords guy, etc. I chose coding for now because you've got to make a choice at a certain point and not be paralyzed by indecision, but there's big differences between front end coding and back end coding, so even there, you may find you enjoy one and don't enjoy the other, or you may enjoy both.
Learning to code opens up many doors, you can launch your own startup, you can freelance, you can work remote full time or on contract, and it can make you more comfortable with project management, if you go that route. You also become more comfortable with learning anything, which in today's economy is a huge plus. If you go the project management route, that doesn't require coding skills, but it is related to coding.
Since your background doesn't involve tech, perhaps going with SEO or Google Adwords may be a good entry point for you. On the one hand, definitely don't limit yourself, and on the other hand, it's important to know who you are and what your strengths are. Your mind's in a very good place right now, man. Keep hacking at it.
I would recommend reading a book by Cal Newport called "So Good They Can't Ignore You," then taking it from there and diving deep into a niche that plays to your strengths in real estate, tech, etc., while keeping a laser focus on the prize, living abroad.