I can't really add anything to the sentiments above but to repeat them. Jake, you and your love for learning has been a real encouragement to me to follow suit, even going along for the blogging ride for a good while. You've stayed ahead of the curve out of natural curiosity and your generous tendency to share what you learn has been a real blessing to so many of us.
So, after 10 years you feel you don't know who you are? I know Jake Howlett is a generous, resourceful, tenacious developer who isn't a half bad teacher to those smart enough to pay attention. He's a loving father and husband determined to be the best he can be in anything he tries, but not too serious about himself such that falling short of perfection bruises his ego all that much. I think a lot of what is said above reflects more and similar sentiments. That's who we know you to be and I know we don't yet know you fully as you and your family would. I mean to say - if you're having your mid-life crisis - look around. Jake Howlett ain't half bad and is often twice as good as that.
Blog or don't blog. We'll continue to read and learn if you do, and miss it if you don't but we are a far less important consideration. I gave it up to allow me more time with family and other demands on my time that are more dear and I don't miss it. While it probably has helped me land a job or two, I don't need to add to the volume that's there to further convince potential clients of my road-worthiness. You might try taking a month off and see what becomes of your extra time along with the knowledge that you don't "have" to post.
Anyway - congratulations indeed - 10 years at anything is a good start. :o)
I can't really add anything to the sentiments above but to repeat them. Jake, you and your love for learning has been a real encouragement to me to follow suit, even going along for the blogging ride for a good while. You've stayed ahead of the curve out of natural curiosity and your generous tendency to share what you learn has been a real blessing to so many of us.
So, after 10 years you feel you don't know who you are? I know Jake Howlett is a generous, resourceful, tenacious developer who isn't a half bad teacher to those smart enough to pay attention. He's a loving father and husband determined to be the best he can be in anything he tries, but not too serious about himself such that falling short of perfection bruises his ego all that much. I think a lot of what is said above reflects more and similar sentiments. That's who we know you to be and I know we don't yet know you fully as you and your family would. I mean to say - if you're having your mid-life crisis - look around. Jake Howlett ain't half bad and is often twice as good as that.
Blog or don't blog. We'll continue to read and learn if you do, and miss it if you don't but we are a far less important consideration. I gave it up to allow me more time with family and other demands on my time that are more dear and I don't miss it. While it probably has helped me land a job or two, I don't need to add to the volume that's there to further convince potential clients of my road-worthiness. You might try taking a month off and see what becomes of your extra time along with the knowledge that you don't "have" to post.
Anyway - congratulations indeed - 10 years at anything is a good start. :o)