💡 Consider starting your own business or building your own product. This is not a get-rich-quick scheme, but it can enhance your skills as a programmer.

👨‍💻 Assumptions: You should be a developer or aspiring to be one. If you have an employment contract, think carefully before starting anything.

📈 Why start your own thing? It will improve your programming skills and change your mindset about bugs and users.

💰 Current job market: It's not great for programmers, and a recession may be on the horizon. Companies are hesitant to hire due to AI advancements.

🌟 Good news: It's cheaper and easier than ever to start a software-based business. You can leverage your development skills to minimize costs.

🛠️ Advice: Build something useful for yourself. This way, if it fails, you still have a product you can use.

🔄 Startups often pivot: Your first idea may not succeed, but you'll learn valuable lessons and build a foundation for future projects.

📊 Use AI for marketing: Generate marketing text and utilize A/B testing to refine your approach and improve performance.

⏳ Be patient: You don't need to quit your job immediately. Starting a side project can provide financial cushion and keep you productive.

📝 Next steps: Look for problems in your life that software could solve. More videos on this topic will follow.

📚 Resources: Consider reading "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries and "The Lean Product Playbook" by Dan Olson for more insights.

⚠️ Be cautious: Many scams exist in the software business space. Communities like indiehackers.com and microconf.com can be helpful, but stay vigilant.

🚀 Final thought: Starting a software business can make you a better programmer and potentially earn you money, but it requires hard work and dedication.