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Ah, the myth of “work-life balance.” Let’s talk about it. That romanticized illusion sold to you through syrupy LinkedIn posts and wellness podcasts, promising a magical boundary between your job and your personal life. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist. No more than Santa Claus. Your professional life influences your personal life, and vice versa. Need proof? It’s everywhere, and it’s not always pretty.

Picture this: you're excited, you've booked your tickets, and you're ready for a couple of days of intellectual stimulation at what you think is a tech conference. Except, it's not exactly what you'd imagined. Allow me to break it down, with my usual dose of honesty because, really, you deserve the truth.

In the whirlwind of technological evolution, especially since the AI frenzy of 2022, there's a palpable fear among humans: the fear of obsolescence. We dread the death of our skills and the need to adapt to every shiny new trend. But here's the truth: adaptation doesn’t mean abandoning the past. In fact, the old technologies—the ones that refuse to die—prove this better than anything. Before you start believing all the hype about AI or no-code replacing developers, let’s take a closer look at what’s really happening. If we can't even replace languages like COBOL, which are supposedly obsolete, how on earth will we replace human developers? Let's dive into the world of legacy tech that, despite all odds, continues to thrive.

When I transitioned from coding to leading a development studio, I realized there was a story to tell about the tech world's two sides. This article isn't just about my journey but about every developer's crossroads: do you chase the dream or settle for the steady path? Inspired by countless discussions in my professional circle, where misconceptions are debunked, I want to share these insights with everyone pondering a career in tech.

Self-proclaimed experts invaded the ecosystem, often to sell their expertise rather than bringing real value. Scientists are still unsure how to mitigate the environmental impact of writing software. At BearStudio, we suffered from that.

Finding customers as a freelance developer or a web agency can sometimes feel like trying to find water in a desert. You’ve got skills, you’ve got drive, but without clients, you're going nowhere. If you're in this business, you already know the hard truth: technical expertise alone doesn't cut it. You’ve got to master the art of client relations. It’s not about just coding a sleek website; it’s about getting someone to trust you enough to let you impact their future. Let’s break it down.

It’s January 8, 2025, and I’m finally taking the time to lay the foundation for this blog (which, by the way, took way too long to come to life! See the timeline below). It’s been quite some time since I last wrote a proper retrospective. My last post on the BearStudio blog, titled "4 Years of Entrepreneurship at BearStudio," feels like a lifetime ago… Since then, there’s been radio silence. But for good reason: I had a lot going on.