Besides Code

I got laid off on my day off

It was my day off back in 2024. I opened my work laptop to check in, but I couldn’t. A message stared back at me: Your computer has been locked.

Nov 10 • David Weiss

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October 2026

Is this really what I want?

Here are four steps I’ve been taking in the messy middle. They’ve helped me feel more grateful for where I am and more excited for what’s ahead.

Oct 29 • David Weiss

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I don’t have it figured out

We love to share the start or end of a chapter. It feels natural, and people love to cheer. But most days, we‘re not at the beginning or the end of…

Oct 14 • David Weiss

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September 2026

Why my side projects really stalled

It took me nine months to build my first app. I built my sixth app, CareerCred, in 3 weeks.

Sep 29 • David Weiss

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Not every hour is the same

I used to block off afternoons on my calendar for writing code. But when the time came, I’d hit the post-lunch slump. No energy. No brain power to code.

Sep 22 • David Weiss

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Where my energy actually comes from

I used to treat exercise as a reward. The work never stopped, which meant the reward never came.

Sep 15 • David Weiss

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May 2026

I built a SaaS app in 3 weeks. Here’s how.

How I built a SaaS app in 3 weeks using Claude Code: project docs, dev plan, and a process built for busy engineers.

May 26 • David Weiss

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December 2025

The 4 Lessons That Changed My Year

What stepping back taught me about work and life

Dec 20, 2025 • David Weiss

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August 2025

How I Broke Production (and What I Learned)

How to stop relying on luck and start building with clarity

Aug 7, 2025 • David Weiss and Alex Lau

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June 2025

What to Do When the Job Isn’t What You Expected

A guide to dealing with surprises in code, culture, and career

Jun 21, 2025 • David Weiss

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How to Create Your First Video

Tips for getting on camera without the hassle

Jun 4, 2025 • David Weiss and Sara Berry

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May 2025

The Two-Track Strategy: Balancing Employment and Entrepreneurship

A recording from David's live video

May 10, 2025 • David Weiss and Carrie Loranger

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