And now for something completely different…
I’m assuming most people have a set of sites that they check or frequent on a daily basis. This post is a list of favorites that I have on my feedly app. I generally sift through these and save some interesting articles to Instapaper for easy access wherever I happen to be.
Tech
Coding Horror – Probably THE blog that motivated me to switch to software development full time. Funny and insightful.
Scott Hanselman makes the short list of any Who’s Who when it comes to Microsoft solutions. Posts frequently with either interesting ‘What’s New?’ or other content.
Trisha Gee – I had first heard of Trisha during the inaugural HackSummit() conference and her presentation was one of my favorites. A Java expert and advocate.
John Sonmez – I’d first heard about John after taking a few of his courses on Pluralsight. After following his blog for a while, I took his Create A Blog course and the result is this site. Daily new content.
Humor and Personal
Drew Magary – Drew is a writer for several publications including Deadspin and GQ. We’re about the same age so his posts about parenting and cooking are very relatable.
Wait But Why – I ran across this blog a while back. Posts feature length articles on cool futurist topics like space exploration and AI. If you read anything on the site, make time for the four part series on Elon Musk.
The Art of Manliness – I’ve been reading AoM for a few years now. Very interesting articles on hobbies, fitness, fashion, traditions and more! This is the site that got me to drop my cartridge razor in favor of a safety razor. (Highly recommended)
Mr. Money Mustache – Personal finance advice and a must read for anyone considering early (or at least earlier) retirement.
The Daily Stoic – A Ryan Holiday blog. Stoicism has been enjoying some recent popularity and reference. This is a good resource for anyone interested in the basics or a deeper dive.
I’d love to hear any feedback on this list and invite you to share your own reviews or recommendations. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to add them here or address them to john@benedettitech.com.
Thanks for looking in!