Weekly discussion by freelancers and professionals about running a business, finding clients, marketing, and lifestyle related to being a freelancer.

Episode 29: The Ruby Freelancers Show 029 – Learning and Staying Current

September 24, 2012 50:38 60.76 MB Downloads: 0

Panel

Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Summer Camp)
Eric Davis (twitter github blog)

Discussion

Requires Time and Effort
No Time vs. Not A Priority
Learning Takes Energy
Make a list of things to learn, set a schedule.
Learning GNU Emacs
Books vs. Screencasts
IRC
Mailing Lists
The Third Tribe
The Podcast Mastermind
Evan's Cat
The Main Modes of Learning
The Learning Pyramid

Picks

The Learning Pyramid (Eric)
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning (Eric)
Downcast (Eric)
Ruby Rogues - DHH (Eric)
Evening on Backbone.js/Views w/ Q&A with David Heinemeier Hansson (Eric)
ViewSonic VA2431WM (Chuck)
75 to 100mm VESA Converter Plates (Chuck)
LG Tone Bluetooth Headset (Chuck)
Go Groove Blue Sync Bluetooth Speaker (Chuck)