The Best “Investment” I’ve Ever Made in Myself
Back in 2019, I spent $800 on a weekend coding bootcamp. No degree, no fancy school—just a two-day crash course in HTML, CSS, and a little JavaScript.
At the time, it felt like a gamble. I was in my late 30s, stuck in a customer service job I hated, and I wasn’t sure if I had what it took to “start over.” But something in me knew I had to try.
Those two days changed my life.
It wasn’t just the skills—it was the confidence. Learning to build a basic website from scratch made me feel powerful. Like I wasn’t just surviving anymore—I was building something.
I kept learning on weekends. Took some cheap online classes. Six months later, I landed a junior web dev role at a small startup. The pay wasn’t amazing, but it was a foot in the door.
Now, five years later, I’m leading a small team, working remotely, and making more than I ever thought possible. But the real win? I feel proud of what I do. And it all started with one $800 risk I almost talked myself out of.
If you’re scared to invest in yourself—do it anyway. You’re worth the gamble.
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