Cedric Oettel

Developer for cloud computing, AI and automation.

MOTR: :🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ $16k/m

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[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

Do we need Optimism more than Reality?

https://t.co/g8CFVCEyju

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

There is a lot going on out there running AI models.

Can anyone recommend a hosting for running custom pytorch transformers?
Would appreciate docker containers on Azure, but open to other platforms.

@levelsio #pytorch

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

I’ve been silent for the last 3 months, and I want to share why.
Sometimes life forces you to refocus, and for me, that meant putting my day-to-day business first so I wouldn’t go broke.

Before that, I made some mistakes in how I approached my goal to build a SaaS to make money. I got caught up in chasing the wrong things—focusing on shiny stats like clicks and impressions. It felt like progress, but in reality, I was just running in circles, not moving forward.

This experience has been a wake-up call, and it got me thinking about how we’re conditioned to learn, but not to act.
In school, we’re taught to memorize and punished if we don’t get it right the first time. This mindset stays with us - we think success is about following steps perfectly, like copying a recipe. We watch tutorials, read guides, and believe if we repeat the steps, we’ll achieve the same results as those viral influencers that are making millions.

But that’s not how real success works. The process isn’t about memorization—it’s about trial and error. It’s about trying, failing, and learning along the way. The setbacks - like losing customers, low conversions, or people clicking away—aren’t failures. They’re lessons:

What didn’t work? What can I adjust?

The truth is, this process of learning and adapting is rarely talked about. You don’t learn it in school or see it in glossy online success stories. But it’s the cornerstone of entrepreneurship and building something meaningful. Success comes from engaging with the process, learning from small steps, and using those lessons to grow.

I fell into the same trap. I chased numbers, thinking they equaled progress, but I was wrong. After realizing this, I took a step back. I asked myself: What can I do differently?
Instead of chasing metrics, I focused on actionable changes. I got help with better advertising strategies and began working on meaningful adjustments.

This shift has made all the difference. I’m finally seeing real progress because I’m not just chasing stats—I’m focusing on the right actions and learning from every step. It’s a reminder that real growth doesn’t come from memorizing someone else’s playbook. It comes from engaging with the process, embracing challenges, and being willing to adapt.

To anyone else building something: don’t let the numbers distract you. Take a step back, ask the hard questions, and focus on the process. The lessons you learn along the way are what truly lead to growth.

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

@nico_jeannen @marclou Do you talk about that topic in your course?
So you mean you try to scale the value down over time or am I misunderstanding the image?

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

@levelsio Just curious, how do you carry all those mugs with you when you travel 😲?

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

@screenfluent Good to hear. As Pieter Levels said people like stories. The updates are worth it. People can learn to avoid such situations or learn how you have overcome them.

I'm in somewhat similar situation (debt), so i can understand the struggle.

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

@screenfluent Nice. You also work part-time regarding debt?

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

Anyone at @revid_ai that can support me on 1-2 questions?

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

@tibo_maker can you give advice on how to tackle this on Tiktok?
I uploaded a video created by @revid_ai with a length of 49s. In my opinion a nice comfy reflection video.

But got it auto flagged to not be unique for the For you page.

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

@TheJackForge

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

@notomarsol But that means you know their problems, which most don't know...yet.

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

Write this phrase on a print and hang it on your wall.
Seeing the sign everyday you pass that wall, is a training hack.

"NOW, not how" -> that kicked my self doubt few months ago when i was reading Million Dollar Weekend from @noahkagan

Or this quote from Tony https://t.co/rKlP1a9bza

[Tony Robbins @TonyRobbins]

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited of what could go right.

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

After many years of declining project quality assurance i think this is the final kicker.

Quality Gates in DevOps and services like Sonar cloud will have a new rising tide in the coming 2-3 years.

Then a call for Code Quality experts or architects will be there. That is the time to make money.

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

Another good work day. I'm in talks with another dev to start an agency for a better project flow.

MOTR:🟩🟩🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️$16k/m
Day 8: $734

The full focus on freelancing business this month is necessary to have more buffer for the coming months. I still see organic activity for my website and it needs some organic marketing via videos on TikTok or Instagram.
I'll try @revid_ai this week to free up my time. @tibo_maker is there an API already for creating video drafts from prompts?

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

This week started great. Doing a lot of backend Unit testing for a client.
Website traffic is low for my side project. I need to add more blog articles.
But when to take time for that 🤔?

MOTR:🟩🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️$16k/m
Day 7: $987

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

@marclou I can confirm that on my side. Peak fear to escape hits every Monday morning 🙃

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

This week started great. Doing a lot of backend Unit testing for a client.
Website traffic is low for my side project. I need to add more blog articles.
But when to take time for that 🤔?

MOTR:🟩🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️$16k/m
Day 7: $987

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

Something didn't work out this week. So i worked some extra hours yesterday and need to add some more today (weekend grind 😒)

MOTR:🟩🟨⬜️ ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️$16k/m
Day 4: $0
Day 5: $405
Day 6: $405

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

I think your openness to talk about accelerating the EU, instead of most of us who just complain about how bad things are, is like an acceleration itself.
Opening doors to new opportunities (Stripe CEO, EU,...) and spreading positive thinking. Like liting a spark in the dark of Europe.

First I didn't realize, how we tend to complain, instead of finding solutions. But now I see the excitement that was missing. Elon said it so well with the phrase "...A future worth getting excited about..."

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

Something didn't work out this week. So i worked some extra hours yesterday and need to add some more today (weekend grind 😒)

MOTR:🟩🟨⬜️ ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️$16k/m
Day 4: $0
Day 5: $405
Day 6: $405

[Cedric Oettel @CedricOettelDev]

Day 3: I have an issue with doing to much other stuff, instead of paid work 😅 Usually start of month is accounting time. But i got a new project approved to start on.

MOTR:🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ $16k/m
Day revenue: $354