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# [2020 : The year of Ups and Downs](https://tantoluwaalabiheritage.hashnode.dev/2020-the-year-of-ups-and-downs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If I were to describe 2020 in one word, it would be 'wins'. At the end of 2019, I was a tech newbie. I was struggling with materials and courses; I had little belief in myself. It seemed like I was underqualified for every opportunity I came across. ...

Jan 1, 2021 · 22 min read · tantoluwaalabiheritage.hashnode.dev  
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## Responses 4

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[Efe Akhigbe](https://hashnode.com/@efeakhigbe)

[Jan 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/2020-the-year-of-ups-and-downs/5fefaab0786e5b71c88ae25f/comment/5ff08c89786e5b71c88aeeae)

Well done! Keep up the good work

[Babatunde Koiki](https://hashnode.com/@Babatunde13)

[Jan 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/2020-the-year-of-ups-and-downs/5fefaab0786e5b71c88ae25f/comment/5ff036a845519f71a33356f5)

I'm proud of how you've grown! Keep being you, sky is just a stepping stone❤

[Joshua osas](https://hashnode.com/@Forthman)

[Jan 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/2020-the-year-of-ups-and-downs/5fefaab0786e5b71c88ae25f/comment/5ff02a2345519f71a333565d)

Wow, this is inspiring keep it up

[Aliyu Abubakar](https://hashnode.com/@sadiqful)

[Jan 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/2020-the-year-of-ups-and-downs/5fefaab0786e5b71c88ae25f/comment/5ff0002e45519f71a333533d)

proud of you always. keep doing what you ❤️❤️