When I Think I Have It Rough

We're living in a time of constant change and uncertainty. It's hard.

Global conflicts are escalating, climate change is accelerating, inflation is squeezing our wallets, and AI advancements are disrupting entire industries overnight. In the tech world, we're seeing massive layoffs and a general sense of unease about the future.

And that's just the big picture. On a personal level, many of us are dealing with our own set of challenges. Maybe you're out of work, or struggling with burnout from those long coding sessions and never-ending deadlines. Perhaps you're feeling the pressure of keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies, wondering if your skills will still be relevant in a year or two. Or maybe it's something more personal - relationship stress, health issues, or financial worries in an increasingly expensive world.

It's easy to look at all of this and think, "Life is really hard right now. Things have never been this bad before."

When I find myself thinking about how things cou…