Refactoring Podcast
Small Bets for Engineers 💰 — with Daniel Vassallo (Small Bets)
Apr 26, 2024
Join Daniel Vassallo, creator of Small Bets community, as he shares insights on career transitions, Small Bets philosophy, and self-employment. Learn about market understanding, lifestyle improvements, time allocation, and criteria for idea selection.
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Quick takeaways
- Start with low-hanging fruit and focus on small wins to build a successful portfolio.
- Diversify projects to avoid pigeonholing and tunnel vision, fostering creativity and preventing burnout.
Deep dives
Preferencing Freedom Over Structure
The speaker reflects on their dislike for structured work environments, such as daily standups, emphasizing the need for freedom in their workflow. They describe their transition from the predictability of working in big tech to seeking independence and exploring new opportunities.
