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# Throwback Thursday: November 28, 2024
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2024-11-28/
- Published: 2024-11-28T22:15:40.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:42:44.000Z
- Description: Discover three mindset shifts that can transform you from a developer into a high-value consultant in today's edition of Throwback Thursday.
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,300 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.*

*That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.*

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## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

[The Value Matrix: A Framework for Prioritizing DevelopmentSoftware developers are content writing great applications, but consultants understand the importance of delivering big business impact.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/05/Value-Matrix-with-Title.png)](https://nolongerset.com/the-value-matrix/)

[The Most Profitable Mindset Shift for Access ConsultantsWhat do you call it when a client uses emotional language on multiple occasions to describe the same problem? A business opportunity.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2021/06/horses-3352588_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/the-most-profitable-mindset-shift/)

[The Robot, the Technician, and the FixerWhat type of Microsoft Access developer are you? Being a robot is easy, being a technician is fun, but being a fixer is valuable.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2022/07/Robot-Technician-Fixer-2-.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/robot-technician-fixer/)

## Wisdom from Around the Web

[Patio11’s Greatest Hits![](https://www.kalzumeus.com/favicon.ico)Kalzumeus](https://www.kalzumeus.com/greatest-hits/)

[Joel on SoftwareA weblog by Joel Spolsky, a programmer working in New York City, about software and software companies.![](https://i0.wp.com/www.joelonsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/11969842.jpg?fit=192%2C192&ssl=1)Joel on SoftwareJoel Spolsky![](https://i0.wp.com/www.joelonsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/11969842.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)](https://www.joelonsoftware.com/)

[Daily List ArchiveA complete archive of Jonathan’s daily email messages.![](https://jonathanstark.com/img/touch/icon_192.png)Jonathan Stark![](https://jonathanstark.com/img/shattered-clock-being-crushed-by-a-vise-wide.png)](https://jonathanstark.com/archive)

## Developer Humor

### I’ve been honing my craft for years!

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2024/11/image-19.png)](https://jonathanstark.com/ditcherville/85)

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