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If You Only Do What You Can Do , You Will Never Be More Than You Are Now ✍🏽🙏👑

[Mac @SystematicMac]

I’m learning how to code to build a fintech platform for my hometown in Nassau and subsequently for the caribbean.

I will be spending 2 hours a day minimum to learn Javascript so I can start building the backend of my app.

I will be building in public from here. Follow along.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

Now working with different array methods — slice, reverse, concat, forEach etc — and it’s really exciting.

Working with these tools via in-lecture challenges made me realize and appreciate how far I’ve come as a developer.

Nonetheless, there’s still a long way to go. Onward.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

Just got done with section 9: Data Structures, Modern Operators and Strings.

I learned about destructuring arrays and objects, the spread and rest operators, short circuiting, and much more.

With each section I complete, I get closer to achieving my goals.

Onward.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

One win can erase a thousand losses. Keep going.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

One way to close that gap — research concepts I need a refresher on/unfamiliar with before trying to implement them. Jonas emphasizes this heavily, and it’s widely recommended across the dev community. I will be adding this to my process from now on.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

Started building a mini project — Expense Tracker.

Using Claude as my guide (not for code), I quickly realized I struggle with turning instructions into code — which is a vital skill to have.

This gap will be closed with repetition and perseverance.

Moving forward.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

When coding a section of the project, I’d attempt to code the solution before Jonas presented his solution. I’d have about half of the solution right, before he’d show a different, more logical way of doing it. Intimidating, but at least I know I’m thinking like a developer.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

Section 7: JavaScript in the Browser — DOM and Events. Done.

Most intimidating section so far, honestly. Understanding individual concepts is one thing — putting it all together to build something is a different challenge entirely.

But it’s all part of the process.

Onward.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

Finished the HTML & CSS Crash Course section.

Now I’m currently building my first ever mini game on the web with Javascript (DOM manipulation and events).

This is a very satisfying experience for me, even through the difficult parts.

Moving forward.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

I wholeheartedly agree with his take. Mastering the fundamentals will take me further than just prompting AI tools. That’s the approach I’m committed to.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

In the end of the Developer Skills section, Jonas talks about the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Cursor AI.

He explains how we should only use AI if we can code the solution ourselves — emphasizing that AI should act as an assistant rather than a replacement.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

Debugging in the Google Chrome console was one area that felt a bit overwhelming. It had a lot of moving parts that, with time, will start to click. Adding it to the list of things to revisit.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

I started section 5: Developer Skills and Editor Setup, and it’s a step up from the JS fundamentals.

I set up the Prettier VS Code extension, installed Node.js and generally just was setting up a dev environment.

This is starting to feel real. I’m all here for it.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

I’ve successfully completed both JS fundamentals sections on @jonasschmedtman’s Javascript course.

It’s honestly been a fun learning experience so far — every section brings me one step closer to building the backend of my neobank for the Caribbean.

On to the next.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

Just finished JS fundamentals part 1 on @jonasschmedtman’s JavaScript course on Udemy.

Variables, strings, operators, conditional statements and template literals etc — all down.

Every concept gets me closer to building the backend of my neobank.

On to the next.

[Tasorn @tasornp]

Ideas don’t make you rich.

Execution does.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

be delusional > be realistic

[Mac @SystematicMac]

You aren’t where you want to be because you aren’t the person who would be there.

[highFashion @rahman_jago_]

I don't accept unsolicited advice from people who haven't built a single thing. If you've never created, sustained, or sacrificed for a vision, your opinions don't carry weight here. I respect wisdom earned through action, discipline, and results, not noise.

[Mac @SystematicMac]

Be delusional in your pursuit of greatness.