NBD Focus Map (Free PDF)
A simple 3-track plan to stop learning randomly and start shipping real work
Most people do not struggle because they lack effort. They struggle because they learn without a plan.
The Focus Map is my way of turning Non-Brand Data into a simple path you can follow. Pick one track, stick with it for 2–4 weeks, and ship one mini project at the end.
What you’ll get
SQL track for real analysis work
Python + ML track for practical modelling
RAG track for building question-answering systems on documents
Each track includes:
5 posts to read in order
a weekly cadence (3 sessions/week, 60 minutes/session)
One mini project with clear deliverables
What “good” looks like, so you know when to move on
Note: the SQL Crash Course is a collaboration with Josep Ferrer (DataBites), so a few lessons are open on databites.tech.
Download the PDF below for the NBD Focus Map.
If you'd like, reply and let me know which track you’re starting with.
After you finish a track
If you finish one track and you have a notebook, repo, or write-up, you are already ahead of most people.
The next step is making it sharper and more reusable.
1) Turn it into a portfolio-ready artifact
I’m packaging a Portfolio Rubric Toolkit to help you score your project, spot what is missing, and decide what to fix first.
Portfolio Rubric Toolkit (upgrade your project in 30–60 minutes):
2) Keep momentum with guided paths and templates
If you prefer a more structured approach, the paid tier is built around member-only deep dives, reusable templates, and guided paths through the archive.