Jamie Madden

After 3+ amazing years, today marks my last meeting as representative on the WordPress Training Team. Moving on to new adventures outside WordPress, but grateful for all the experiences, knowledge & friendships. Thank you to this incredible community.

Want a tasty, smoky beef chili recipe with 21 grams of protein per serve? Check out my latest recipe. Top it off with some Greek yoghurt and you'll hit 30 grams. randomadult.com/the-best-smo...

Today's command of the day is 'orbctl reset' for when you break your @OrbStack environment by building containers on battery and running flat mid-build.

Having issues with chrome defaulting to Washington, DC as your location? Check if you have the @expressvpn extension enabled. This is the culprit. Disable this and your precise location will start working again. The VPN does not need to be on for it to break location detection.

WooCommerce 9.8.4: Dot Release WooCommerce 9.8.4 addresses a fatal error that occurred as the result of a remote service failure.

Is your recent WooCommerce update giving you fatal errors? Update now - developer.woocommerce.com/2025/05/06/w...

Remember folks. When in development, restart your celery instance. DOH!

I’d like to rename vibe coding to “controlled automation”

🛡️ Just published: Secure It: Essential VPS Security Guide for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Learn how to secure your VPS from day one: • SSH hardening • Firewall setup • System updates • Fail2ban configuration

Step-by-step guide at randomadult.com/secure-it-es...

Why Ditch Serverless? The Case for Self-Hosting - Random Adult Why running your own VPS might be smarter than serverless: real costs, real examples, and why simpler infrastructure often wins.

💡 Running successful apps doesn't need serverless hype.

A single $12 VPS can host multiple production apps, handle thousands of users, and run any tech stack you want - with predictable costs.

Real world proof & setup guide: randomadult.com/why-ditch-serverless-the-case-for-self-hosting/

Is anyone looking for a bookkeeper? I have a excellent one based in the Philippines. As I am shutting down all my operations, I no longer need his services. I would really like to place him with someone as he’s been great over the last 4 years.

Now that I have some free time and no more income. I need to stop or reduce as many outgoings as possible. The first on the list is consolidating all my email hosting to zohomail saving myself over $100 a month. Email migrations aren't fun, but Zoho makes it pretty painless.

Mental Note: When adding a computer to the domain, use a domain admin account. I just spent 20 mins trying to figure out why I couldn't join the domain. Hard case of The Mondays hah.

The starry sky in Malapascua, Phillipines.

The old saying “the early bird catches the worm” well today I’m hoping to capture one of my bucket list marine animals, the thresher shark. While I wait for the 4:30am briefing I captured the stars here in Malapascua, Phillipines. Take time for you, balance is key in this world.

Sunday Summary: This week taught us health isn't about perfect habits—it's about consistent care. From morning routines to weekend balance, every small choice adds up. Your body keeps the score, but you choose the game. Ready for another week of putting yourself first?

Saturday Strategy: Weekends aren't for undoing weekly progress. Try the 80/20 approach: Stay active 80% of your weekend, rest 20%. A morning walk, afternoon stretch, or walk the dog. Balance beats perfection every time.

I have several full Jamie’s worth of MRIs and X-rays 😂

Friday Focus: Stop waiting for motivation to exercise—it rarely comes knocking. Start with 10 minutes today. Not tomorrow. Not Monday. The best workout plan is the one you'll actually do. Consistency is key, you just have to start.

Thursday Thoughts: We'll spend more time researching our next phone purchase than understanding our own bodies. Wellness isn't a trend—it's an investment in your future chapters. What small health choice could you make today?

Wednesday Wake-up: Your morning routine isn't just about coffee—it's your daily reset button. Take 5 deep breaths, drink a full glass of water, and stretch before reaching for your phone. Your body speaks; make morning the time you actually listen.

Tuesday Tip: The best gift you can give yourself is 10 minutes of health prep each Sunday. Set med reminders, schedule those appointments you've been putting off, and update emergency contacts. Future you will be grateful for present you's dedication.

That is one area I can confidently say I am not in 🤣

A thought. What if these rising living costs are secretly pushing us back to simpler times? Growing our seasonal food, canning vegetables, curing meats, making cheese, sharing with our neighbours... To be honest, I'm all for that.

Thanks mate!

Thanks Michele.

I won’t be posting my usual motivation posts this week as I had to be rushed into emergency surgery here in Turkey. Thankfully I have great insurance and the hospital has been amazing. One thing I will say is always look after your health, people.

Sunday Summary: This week's takeaway: Delegation isn't about doing less - it's about achieving more. Your business grows when you focus on what matters most. Build your team, trust the process, and watch your impact multiply. Time to level up!

Saturday Strategy: 3-Step Delegation Plan:

1. List all your weekly tasks
2. Mark tasks that don't need your expertise
3. Research & connect with professionals who can take these over

Start small, delegate one task next week. Watch your productivity soar.

Friday Focus: Audit your task list. Circle everything that doesn't require YOUR unique skills. These are your delegation opportunities. Remember: If you're busy doing $20/hour tasks, you'll never have time for $1000/hour decisions. Support is the first task I stop doing.

Thursday Thoughts: The greatest myth in business? That you must do it all yourself. The most successful leaders aren't the ones who can do everything - they're the ones who know what to let go of. Your success lies in your ability to trust others.

Wednesday Wakeup: Still doing your own bookkeeping? Drowning in admin? Stop and assess. Every minute spent on these tasks is time lost from your vision and growth. Your business needs your leadership more than your labour.