This is a list of tools and CoderHood-approved resources that I use regularly and that I highly recommend.
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The Best Tools for Note Taking
- Rocketbook Everlast Reusable Notebook, Executive Size
- Rocketbook Everlast Reusable Notebook, Letter Size
- Pilot FriXon Clicker 0.7mm
- I use Evernote Premium to store and organize all of my notes. Evernote integrates beautifully with the Rocketbook notebooks software.
Services I Could Not Live Without
- I use Audible to “read” books while I am driving, and I highly recommend it. If you subscribe to a free trial using this link, you get two free books.
- I listen to music while I am coding; I use Amazon Music Unlimited to enjoy great unlimited high-quality music for a flat monthly fee.
- I read an average of a Kindle book every week. I love my subscription to Kindle Unlimited. It is like an “all you can read” buffet for books.
- I use SiteGround for hosting of this site, and I absolutely love their services.
Highly Recommended Books
- Start by taking a look at my list of 11 books that all developers should read.
- Principles: Life and Work, by Ray Dalio
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
- Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
- Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t
- Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us