#03 - Why Fancy tech won't save your business (And what to do instead)
Too many entrepreneurs think the next app, POS system, or automation tool will fix their problems. It won’t. In this episode of Do the Boring Work, I share the story of how a café with a fancy POS system was still bleeding money — and how one simple paper checklist saved thousands in waste.
You’ll learn why software doesn’t create discipline, it only amplifies it, and how to build simple, boring systems that actually make you money.
If you’ve ever thought, “Once I get this new tool, everything will fall into place,” this episode is for you.
What you’ll learn:
Why tech alone won’t fix bad business habits
The boring checklist that outperformed a high-end POS system
A 3-step framework to create discipline before automation
25 Aug 2025
#02 - The Sunday Boring Ritual That Saves My Businesses
Most people use Sunday to relax. Entrepreneurs? We’re stuck between panic about the week ahead and guilt about not working.
But here’s the truth: Sunday is my most valuable day. Not because I grind. Not because I ‘get ahead’. But because I do one boring ritual that keeps all my businesses alive.
And it’s not glamorous — it’s a spreadsheet.
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Download the my boring spreadsheet from https://dotheboring.work/sunday
20 Aug 2025
#01 - Why Discipline Beats Vision
Everyone loves to talk about vision. The billion-dollar dream, the 10-year plan, the ‘changing the world’ pitch.
But here’s the truth: vision without discipline is just daydreaming.
The people who actually build wealth? They’re not the ones posting motivational quotes. They’re the ones who show up every day, do the boring work, and repeat it long enough to outlast everyone else.
Today, I want to show you why discipline always beats vision — and how I learned this the hard way.
26 Dec 2022
s02e01 - ChatGPT, DevOps vs SRE, Tech Layoffs, The Future Of Programming and Live Q&A
We discussed ChatGPT, DevOps vs SRE according to Google, the current layoffs' situation in the tech industry and answered many questions by the members of the community who were watching live
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→ Chapters
00:00 intro
00:38 Q: is the CCP certification any good for people practicing SRE/DevOps roles? Should they start with it or jump ahead to SAA?
03:37 DevOps vs SRE according to Google
06:22 Layoffs and job cuts across the tech industry and how to prepare
18:40 Resume hacks & Tips
21:16 changing jobs often vs spending more time in one position
32:50 ChatGPT and the future of programming
52:37 Q: What is the best way to become cloud solution architect and later cloud architect. Starting as a Cloud developer can be the right way ?
01:07 Q: For someone starting in the cloud, is it better to join an established company or a startup?
01:09 Q: Besides some confidence boost, the info we learn during prep that save a lot of time later, impressing most of the wrong people and bringing you to the attention of some good people, what are certification good for?
01:13 Q: How important is CKA certification in the era of Managed Kubernetes services?
01:16 The future of programming
19 Dec 2022
s01e05 - Cloud Jobs Salary Explained - AWS & Other FAANG companies
Cloud Salary and FAANG Companies like Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix & Google can sometimes be confusing to newcomers. In this episode, I explain the reasoning behind Amazon's global salary structure and how it differs from other companies & industries.
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19 Dec 2022
s01e04 - Top 5 Cloud Computing Careers - Solutions Architect Salary Included
Top 5 Cloud Computing Careers- Solutions Architect Salary Included
→ Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:52 Cloud Architecture
05:25 Cloud Security
08:07 Internet Of Things
11:08 Data Engineering
13:15 Platform Engineering
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19 Dec 2022
s01e03 - Soft skills You NEED as A Cloud Solutions Architect
For a successful solutions architect to be technically strong is only half the job. Because an SA needs to work across the organization, from senior management to the development team, soft skills are critical. But what soft skills must a solutions architect have?
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19 Dec 2022
s01e02 - How I joined AWS As A Solutions Architect And How You Can Do It Too
I ought to share with you how I joined AWS and How you can do it too: the process I followed, the step-by-step system I used and YOU can use as well to land your dream job at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, or any other company.
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19 Dec 2022
s01e01 - Former Amazonian Reveals HOW TO Survive YEAR 1 At AWS
Sr Solutions Architect (Ex AWS) reveals how to survive your first year at Amazon.
I'm sharing my tips on surviving your first year at AWS. From tips on making the most of your time to advice on how to better network and make connections, I'm going to cover everything you need to know to start your new journey at Amazon.
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