When I graduated, I was so focused on building stability, earning my own income, becoming independent, and finding financial freedom. I felt a constant pressure to figure everything out quickly, as if success had a deadline.

Without knowing, that pressure made me push myself harder. I worked on multiple things at once, trying to fast-forward the process because I thought success had to come quickly. But over time, I learned that everything is a matter of time. Hard work, patience, and consistency eventually pay off but never overnight.

Looking back, the habits I once questioned my obsession with improving, my impatience to grow, my constant drive to solve every problem were actually what shaped me the most. They kept me moving forward when things felt slow or uncertain.

There were times I doubted whether hard work truly pays off. But it does just not always on our timeline.

I still have a long way to go, many goals to reach, and lessons to learn. But now I know for sure with discipline, focus, and persistence, anything is possible.

If there’s one thing I’d share as advice:

Don’t rush your journey. Growth takes time and so does success. Be patient with yourself, stay consistent, and keep learning.

Opportunities appear when you’re prepared for them, that’s when luck actually works.

Because luck isn’t random; it happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Have a productive week!

@edemy251

Did anyone else notice the internet acting weird?

I was struggling with Jira for a min thinking it was my connection 😅 turns out there’s a major AWS outage affecting a lot of apps and services right now.

So if things are breaking, it’s not just you… it’s the internet.

@edemy251

Job Title:
Create an Animated Mascot Character for an App (One-Time Project)

Description:
I’m looking for a designer or illustrator to create a friendly, animated mascot character for an app.

The character should have a simple, modern, and expressive style, suitable for use in both web and mobile interfaces.
This is a one-time contract focused on designing and animating the character.

Requirements:

Experience in character illustration and animation

Ability to create fun, engaging, and memorable mascots

Please share your portfolio or previous mascot/character work when applying. You can send your samples directly to info@scitechvaley.com

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Time is the only currency we have,but we never know the balance. Spend it wisely.

For those who ask if I give one-on-one training about freelancing, things like writing proposals, building a profile, or getting the first job on Upwork, here’s my honest answer:

Focus on your skill first. Build it, prepare your portfolio, and learn how to show the results or solutions you’ve created.
Learning the platform is the easy part. It’s important, but the real key is your skill, and you can learn most of it for free on the internet.

Before thinking about proposals or profiles, ask yourself:

1. What skill do I actually have?

2. What real project can I show to prove it?

3. If a client asks for results, do I have something that speaks for me?

4. What problem can I solve better than others?

Because clients don’t just hire freelancers, they hire proof, experience, and people who can solve their problems and deliver results.

If you can answer those questions honestly, learning platforms like Upwork or Fiverr becomes the easy part.
You can learn them from YouTube, Reddit, ChatGPT, or simply by exploring on your own.

To be honest, freelancing training alone won’t help if you don’t have a strong, competitive skill to offer.
There are thousands of freelancers out there, what makes you stand out is not knowing the platform, but being really good at what you do.

So before signing up for a freelancing course, ask yourself:
👉 What value can I offer that makes a client choose me?

Start there.
Build something.
Show it.
Then, learn how to present it.

That’s how you grow, not just as a freelancer, but as someone who creates real impact through their work.

@edemy251

There was a time when being a developer simply meant you could write code that worked.
If you knew your syntax, followed documentation, and delivered a functional app, you were already ahead.

But the world has changed.

Today, AI can write code, generate tests, and even build small applications. Frameworks evolve faster than ever. Automation handles much of what used to take hours.
So, the question is what truly defines a great developer today?

Yes, Code Still Matters

knowing how to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code matters.
Your technical foundation understanding algorithms, architecture, and debugging is what gives you control over the tools you use.

But being a great engineer now goes beyond that.
It’s about how you think, design, and deliver.

What’s Really Expected from Developers Today?

Developers are expected to do more than just code. True engineers solve problems, they break down complex challenges, understand the business needs behind them, and design efficient, practical solutions. They think like product builders, not just coders, shaping experiences that actually make sense for users. Every decision from architecture to scalability has long-term consequences, so understanding how your system grows and performs is critical.

Being detail-oriented matters more than ever. The way you structure your code, handle performance, and document your work says a lot about your professionalism. Clean, organized, and thoughtful work builds trust, both with your team and your clients.

At the same time, adaptability is key. Technology evolves fast, and the best developers are those who continuously learn, unlearn, and adjust to new tools and ways of thinking.

Finally, great developers take ownership. Writing the code isn’t the end, it’s just one step. Testing, validation, performance, and delivery all fall under your responsibility. A modern engineer ensures that what they build doesn’t just run, but works well.

So What Should You Focus On?

Being a developer means being a solution provider.
It’s not just about knowing “how to code,” but understanding why, what, and for whom you’re building.

Code is your tool.
Creativity, logic, design thinking, and product understanding are your competitive edge.

So, as AI gets smarter, your job as an engineer isn’t to compete with it, it’s to use it, think deeper, and deliver better.


If you want to stay ahead, Build products. Solve problems. Deliver value.


@edemy251

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Note that your skill is like an item to be sold in shop. In order to get your first job you should have proper display/catalog plus good selling skill✅

Every new week is a fresh chance to grow to learn something new, refine your skills, and take one more step toward your goals.

Growth doesn’t come from big leaps alone, it’s built through small, consistent actions that compound over time.

Stay curious, stay focused, and keep your energy on progress, not perfection.

Your journey is unique move forward with confidence, even if the steps feel small.

Keep learning. Keep building. Keep showing up.
That’s how real progress happens.

Have a productive week:)

@edemy251

Why Many Upwork Proposals Get Rejected and What You Should Do Instead

1. A Weak and Generic Opening
A lot of proposals start with: “Hello, I’m happy to apply…” or a long introduction about the freelancer. Clients skip this immediately.

What to do instead: Start by mentioning something specific from the job post. Make the first two sentences show that you understand their problem and you are the right freelancer.

2. Over-Using AI Without Editing
Some proposals sound fully generated, same structure, same tone, same filler lines. Clients feel it instantly when the freelancer just pastes the job post into ChatGPT and says “write proposal”.

What to do instead: Use AI properly: don’t copy the entire job post and expect magic. Instead, give AI the right context, write your own points first (your experience, what you understood from the job, any similar work, your approach), then ask AI to organize and polish your message based on your own input. This keeps your voice natural and makes the proposal feel real, not robotic.

3. Talking Too Much About Yourself
Clients don’t want paragraphs about your background, courses, or long lists of experience.

What to do instead: Mention only the parts of your experience that directly help with this specific job. Keep it short and relevant. Explain how you will solve their problem or deliver a quality result. You can also add a short testimonial or example from a previous client to validate your point.

4.Not sharing related proof of work
Many freelancers attach random links or mention projects that don’t match what the client needs or they don’t share any proof of work at all. This weakens your proposal immediately.

What to do instead: Share only proof that is directly related to the client’s project. Keep it simple and focused. Add a Loom recording, demo, or screenshot showing how you solved something similar, and point out a specific feature that matches their requirement. Real proof builds instant trust.

Clients don’t choose the freelancer who writes the longest message, they choose the one who shows understanding, proof, and a simple plan.

@edemy251

Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible.

Enjoy your weekend! :)

@edemy251

If someone asked me for advice, here are the 3 things that helped me in my journey:

In life, what has helped me the most is this mindset: “I have a lot to learn, and I don’t know enough yet.” It keeps you curious and motivated. Even when you come across something you don’t fully understand, focus on taking small steps, learning as you go, and doing your best to get the work done. Growth, in tech or any field, comes from being persistent and willing to learn along the way.

Another lesson is this, don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle. It’s easy to look at people who are ahead and feel behind, but everyone has their own pace. Progress comes from consistent effort. Look at others’ success for inspiration, not comparison.

And finally, don’t limit yourself. If you love something, if you’re passionate about it, don’t tell yourself, “I can’t do this.” Don’t let fear of the unknown hold you back. Passion, curiosity, and willingness to try will carry you further than talent alone. The limits are often just in our minds.

The journey isn’t always easy, and the feeling of “not enough” never fully disappears. But the more you embrace it, the more it pushes you forward. One day, when you look back, you’ll realize everything you once thought was impossible was just waiting for you to try.

@edemy251

We all wait for the “right moment” to start something a project, a skill, a change in life.

We tell ourselves: “I’ll begin when things are easier,” or “I’ll start when I feel ready.”

But waiting for the perfect moment only keeps you stuck.

Progress doesn’t wait for readiness it comes from taking the first step, even if it’s small and imperfect.

Momentum comes from action. You can figure things out along the way.

Every skill, every achievement, every opportunity comes from movement not perfect preparation.

Your journey will never feel perfectly organized.
Your schedule will never be completely free.
Your doubts will never fully disappear.

But if you start now, you evolve.
You learn.
You adjust.
You get better step by step.

So here’s the message for today:

Start while you’re uncertain.
Start while you’re busy.
Start while things feel messy.
Start with the small step you can take today.

Because the “perfect time” you’re waiting for?
It’s not coming.

But progress will as soon as you begin.

Have a productive week!

@edemy251

🙈😁 No sleep for today😭

@edemy251

Lately, most of the client project I work on includes some form of LLM or AI integration.

And the more real projects you build, the more things starts to make sense, the workflow, the patterns, the tools, and how it all fits together.

If you’re a developer today, here’s my honest recommendation:

Learn the basics of LLMs and AI integration.

You don’t have to be a researcher, just understand how these tools support the kind of projects we work on every day.

A little hands-on experience makes a big difference.

So invest a bit of time in understanding AI integration.
It’s one of those quiet skills that makes your work smoother and adds real value to every project you deliver.

@edemy251

How to Handle Clients and Reviews as a Freelancer

Freelancing is more than delivering tasks. It’s managing expectations, understanding people, and building a reputation that supports a long-term career.

One of the lessons I’ve learned is that clients are very different, and not every project is worth your time. If you’re a beginner, be especially careful with your first one or two jobs because early bad reviews are harder to recover from. Once you have a few strong reviews, it becomes much easier to handle the occasional negative one.

Before accepting a contract or applying for a project, always check the client’s reviews. Look at both what other freelancers say about them and how the client has rated previous work. Some clients rarely give good ratings, even if the work is solid. Others treat 5 stars as perfection and penalize minor issues.

Cheap clients aren’t always bad, sometimes they help you get started and build your first reviews (make sure to check their review). But once your profile grows, focus on long-term, high-paying clients who respect your skills. These are the clients that can truly change your career.

During interviews, present yourself professionally, but also observe the client as well. Take note of their communication, expectations, and flexibility. Remember, you’re not the only freelancer they’re interviewing. This helps you protect your time and energy from projects that could drain you.

If you ever receive negative feedback, how you handle it matters.

1. If the payment isn’t worth the trouble and you don’t want the feedback public, consider refunding the client. Protect your reputation and peace of mind.

2. If the payment matters, respond politely and professionally. Explain what happened, the steps you took to resolve it, and show your willingness to improve. Future clients will see your professionalism, and might understand your part of story.

At the end of the day, freelancing is about building trust, reputation, and relationships. Protect your energy, choose your clients wisely, and handle challenges gracefully. Your career isn’t defined by single review. It’s defined by how you approach your work.

@edemy251

I saw this post today and now I can’t unsee it!

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#Today_message

The most valuable thing you can work on is yourself, not because life is easy, but because you’re the only person who lives with your choices every single day.

Your skills, your habits, your mindset… they quietly shape your future.

They grow with you, protect you, and open doors you didn’t expect.

Choose the things that build you,
learning that challenges you,
discipline that keeps you steady,
and habits that make you stronger over time.

You don’t need to rush or prove anything to anyone.
When you grow, your life speaks for you.

Have a productive weekend.

@edemy251

Weekend Challenge (Join if you want )

I’m setting two challenges for myself this weekend and if you’ve been avoiding your own tasks like they’re invisible, feel free to join too.

1. The “Work On What You’ve Ignored” Challenge

I have side projects that have been sitting quietly… waiting… and waiting.
So this Saturday and Sunday, I’m finally getting back to them.

No excuses, no “later,” no pretending they don’t exist.
Just getting it done, even if it’s one small step.

2. The “Wake Up Like an Early Person” Challenge

Waking up early is not my natural talent.
But this weekend, I’m trying:
wake up early, get some exercise in, a quick run, and start the day with energy.

If you’ve been postponing something, a project, a habit, your morning routine take this as your reminder.

Let’s push ourselves a bit and make the weekend count.

@edemy251

Your skills help you start, but your discipline is what keeps you moving.
And your attitude shapes how you show up when things aren’t easy.

Sometimes, growth happens quietly, in the choices you make each day, the effort you put in even when no one sees it, and the mindset you bring to your work.

Keep improving the way you think, the way you act, and the way you handle challenges.

Happy new week!

@edemy251

Advice to My Beginner Self

Don’t accept mouth promises.

If there is no contract, there is no agreement, no matter how friendly they sound.

When you work with a company or a client, you should get one of two things:

experience or money.
If you get both, that’s perfect.
If you get neither, you’re wasting your time.

If someone can’t be clear about what they want from you and what you’ll get in return, that’s already your answer.
Unclear terms always lead to unclear outcomes.

Say yes wisely, and learn to say no.

Not every opportunity will help you grow, and it’s okay to turn down the ones that don’t add value to your skills or knowledge.

Don’t underestimate your hard work.

You may not see the results today, but consistency always pays you back, sometimes in ways you didn’t expect.
Keep growing, keep learning, and trust the effort you’re putting in.

Invest in yourself first.

Choose opportunities that truly help you build your skills, knowledge, and professional growth.
Not every offer comes with good intentions, and that’s okay, focus on the ones that serve your development.

And one more thing:

Walking away from a bad deal is also progress.

@edemy251