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bernhardwenzelon Ask HN: Best namecheap.com alternative?

Strange, happy customer for many years, never had an issue with them or if I found the customer service excellent, instant help using chat.

bernhardwenzelon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2018)

SEEKING WORK - Remote / London, UK / Travel within Europe once per month fine

Java/Python/AWS developer (10+ years experience). I'm also running an AWS compliance & security assessment firm.

I can build your MVP rapidly in Python/Django, develop your API in Java & AWS, assemble you a team and help you with client outreach/business development.

https://bernhardwenzel.com

bernhardwenzelon Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (November 2018)

Location: London UK

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No (but travel within Europe once per month is fine)

Technologies: Java, Python, Clojure (hobbyist), AWS, Spring, Play, Django, REST API development, RabbitMQ, Postgres, JavaFX, Cloud Compliance & Security

Résumé/CV: blog.bernhardwenzel.com

Email: mail@bernhardwenzel.com

10+ years experience, contract preferred (but open to perm if it fits). Besides implementing I love getting involved in business development.

bernhardwenzelon Ask HN: What do you think about Safari Books Online?

Slightly off-topic but does anyone know authors get compensated on safari? Has their life become better or worse?

bernhardwenzelon Ask HN: How about creating an indie alternative to Udemy?

I don't think so, that looks like a software package to create a Teachable clone.

I'm talking less about the technical solution and more about how to make a living as an independent content creator in 2018 and fill a gap in the market.

bernhardwenzelon The Akrasia Effect: Why We Don’t Follow Through on What We Set Out to Do

yes, I can relate to this 100%. That's why I have become a huge fan of using Vagrant in (my) tutorials. Just clone and type "vagrant up" and everything is installed and ready to jump right into coding. I love coding, I almost loathe config and admin stuff (especially if installing doesn't work arrr)

bernhardwenzelon Ask HN: I've lost the ability to concentrate. How can I fix this?

- Radically limit your input. Read less and only high-quality stuff

- Do-nothing-alternative: if you work on a task either a) work on it, or b) do nothing. Don't allow yourself to browse, check the phone etc.

- meditate or try "free-writing": open your text editor and write. Only rule: never stop typing. Do this for as long as you can. It clears your mind and uncovers deeper thoughts and ideas

I believe we all are losing our ability to concentrate which is a frightening prospect. But you made an important step by recognising this! To concentrate is something we need to train and exercise like a muscle.

bernhardwenzelon The $100B per year back pain industry is mostly a hoax

+1 I always had back problems, but after my now two year old was born it got much worse, due to lack of sleep, lack of sports and the permanent lifting of 13 kg. I tried a lot of things at home, the only relief were medical massages.

This book "Foundation: Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence" did almost magic to my problems. The exercises are dead simple and I'm still amazed how well they help.

Agreed, the infomercial nature is a bit off putting but don't let this distract you, the exercises are working