Stage 1 · Lesson 2 of 7
Proof of work over proof of authority
Proof of authority is titles and claims, such as "passionate engineer" or "expert in scalable systems". is evidence. It is the you built and how much it handled, the bug you tracked down, or the project you shipped and who used it.
Early in your career you have little authority. You can always show work, though, and it persuades far more. That is why the rule is proof of work over proof of authority.
Start with a list. Write down five things you have built, fixed or learned the hard way. Add one concrete detail to each, such as a number, a tool or a mistake.
This list is your raw material. It your in the next topic, your profile in stage two and your first posts.
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Resources for this stage
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- GuideFreeLearn In Public
Shawn Wang (swyx)
The short essay behind sharing what you learn as you learn it, the core of a credible brand