► How To Focus On One Project At A Time? ◄
Have you ever felt like you couldn't keep your focus on one project at a time?
Recently, this follower of Simple Programmer emailed be asking how he should be comfortable with his goals. He said that he couldn't keep focus on one project at a time.
Every time he set a new goal, other goals started to become more appealing and he eventually changed his focus.
So... How to focus on one project at a time? Watch this video and find out!
Dealing With Burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNYwaYAEexI
How To Become A Finisher: https://simpleprogrammer.com/2014/12/29/want-accomplish-goals-become-finisher/
► Be Willing To Be Shitty To Succeed! ◄
Most people avoid making mistakes. Most people want to get everything right at their first try.
However, in order for progress to happen, you need to make bad things. Basically, you need to be crappy in order to become great.
In this video I'll discuss the importance of being shitty in order to succeed in life.
Focus On Being Crappy In Order To Become Great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqTh1DQX4E4
► Is C++ Really THAT BAD?◄
Some developers complain that I hate C++ too much.
Whenever there is an opportunity, I end up talking bad stuff about C++. Sorry, I can't help myself.
Recently, a programmer emailed me with this question: "John, is C++ really that bad?"
Why do you talk so many bad things about C++? Watch this video and find out!
How Do I Learn C++?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXr2gRk8nco
Career Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UR55IrHNC7xSzOG0CA3AaJ
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt
► How To Become A Software Engineer? ◄
Becoming a Software Engineer is what most programmers/software developers dream of. While it might seem like the same thing, there are some nuances when it comes to becoming a software developer and a software engineer.
"Software engineering emerged in the late 1960s as a new engineering discipline concerned with all aspects pertaining to software production. It encompasses concepts, principles, theories, techniques and tools that can be used for developing high-quality professional software. First introduced at the 1968 NATO Software Engineering Conference in Garmisch, Germany, software engineering emphasizes a systematic, disciplined approach to software development and evolution and typically applies to the construction of large software systems (or products) in which teams of numerous software engineers are involved."
(Source: https://www.unr.edu/cse/prospective-students/what-is-software-engineering)
There are a lot of ways to become a software engineer, but what is the best one?
How to start improving your career from day one to succeed and become a successful software engineer?
In this little video (or I must say, crash course) I'll teach you the step-by-step guide to becoming a software engineer.
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt
My Pluralsight Courses: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight
Thinkful Bootcamp: https://simpleprogrammer.com/thinkfulcertification
► How To Apply Programming Concepts In Real Life? ◄
One of the most difficult things for a programmer is taking all the theory they learn in courses, book, classes, etc. and apply it to real life.
Every day I receive emails from aspiring developers complaining about the inability to get all the things they learn and apply it in practical advice.
How do you build an app using software? How do you apply what you've learned?
Watch this video and find out!
Starting Out In Game Development: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WEi_nsnl6o9Y5HUOn9xyFV
► Wanna Work For Free? I WON'T Hire You! ◄
Recently I posted a job on this channel asking for people to apply for an ebook writer job position.
As I was planning, I received a lot of emails from people applying to that job. And as I was also expecting, I did receive a lot of "free" applications...
"HIRE ME, JOHN! PLEASE! I'LL WORK FOR FREE"
I read this and well... I won't hire you!
Wanna know why? Watch this video and find out!
Writers: Join The Simple Programmer Team...! (DETAILS INSIDE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z46nvR-tFJU
Meet Josh Earl: The Guy Who Brought Me 50k!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RbTkMyOr0Y
► The TRUTH About Passive Income NO ONE Tells You About!◄
Have you ever considered building a passive income for yourself? I'm pretty sure you thought of it at some point, right?
However, building a passive income is not easy as some marketing gurus might paint. This is definitely a bumpy road and there are some secrets that are never talked about.
In this video, I'll talk more about passive income, how to build it and what you can take into consideration if you're really considering building one for yourself...
Watch this video to learn more about passive income, the stuff no one tells you about
Coaching Services: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/coaching
Pluralsight Courses: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight
Real Estate Investing Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VWM_cpbXXYIYSaLjiTdtA-
► Passive Income As A Developer: HOW? ($2000/Month Or More!) ◄
A lot of developers dream about earning money and increasing their overall income. While there are a lot of alternatives nowadays for complementing your income, passive income is definitely the one that still gets the spotlight.
Passive income could be defined as " income resulting from cash flow received on a regular basis, requiring minimal to no effort by the recipient to maintain it."
While there are a lot of different ways to make passive income, as a developer you have some exclusive ways.
Wanna know how to make passive income as a developer?
Watch this video and find out!
The Millionaire Fastlane: https://simpleprogrammer.com/millionaire-fastlane
Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://simpleprogrammer.com/richdad
Soft Skills: https://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills
► Soft Skills Vs. The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide ◄
A lot of you guys have been asking me about the difference between Soft Skills and The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide.
As some of you might know, I've published two books about software development.
Soft Skills was my first book and I have a huge care for it. It was definitely a milestone for me and I believe I said almost everything I wanted with it.
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide was my recent one. I had, with this book, the desire to create a book with everything a developer should know in order to improve its career.
So... Which book should you choose? Watch this video and find out!
Soft Skills Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt
► What Can You Do To Survive A Recession As A Developer? ◄
An Economic recession is a period of general economic decline and is typically accompanied by a drop in the stock market, an increase in unemployment, and a decline in the housing market. Generally, a recession is less severe than a depression. The blame for a recession generally falls on the federal leadership, often either the president himself, the head of the Federal Reserve, or the entire administration.
(Source: http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-economic-recession-definition-causes-effects.html)
Economic recessions tend to take people into fearful states. People get laid off, lose their jobs and, most of the time, end up in a big squeeze situation.
As a developer, you're not immune to this. You can still face the effects of cyclic economic recessions. However, you can blind yourself.
Wanna know how? Watch this video and find out!
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt
Free Blogging Course: https://simpleprogrammer.com/blog-course
When You End Up In A Squeeze Situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23OTZZzNf5c
► I Wanna Get A New Job But I Feel Uncomfortable ◄
So, you wanna improve your life... You're aiming for new friends, a better home, a greater salary... But, in order for your to get all of this, first, you need a programming job, right?
EXACTLY!
The problem is: you feel uncomfortable. You're insecure. Deep inside, you feel that something is not right when it comes to finding your new programming job.
What do you do? How to overcome this resistance? How to stop feeling uncomfortable and get the programming job you've always dreamed of?
Watch this video and find out!
Why You Should Fake It Till You Make It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Qct-k9gZI
5 Soft Skills Every Developer Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVC3DQvAAIA
► Getting A Programming Job With ZERO Connections! ◄
Imagina how great it would be to get a new programming job out of the blue. You'd get a great salary, benefits and most of all, you'd be able to enjoy life with your own money.
However, things do not always work out smoothly like that.
There are some requirements you need to "meet" before getting a programming job and one that could really help you is: connections.
But... What if you had none? How to get a programming job with zero connections? Watch this video and find out!
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt
Specialization & Niching Down For Software Developers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W5SK-MGjp_KSFZF2pEMCt8
► Is Being Honorable Still Worth It? ◄
In a few days ago, I have received a question from a reader that really got me thinking...
He asked me if it was still worth it to be honorable. In his opinion, it doesn't pay off. He constantly sees people cheating on each other and always trying to get away with it. And, in most of the cases, they do.
So... How do you handle this situation? Is being honorable still worth it?
Watch this video and find out!
Nobody Is Coming To Save You!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-H7u5Hqxts
The Way Of Men: https://simpleprogrammer.com/thewayofmen
► Interview With Tom From FlipAnythingUSA (On Real Estate) ◄
Today I partnered up with Tom from FlipAnythingUSA and we'll talk about some valuable Real Estate advice.
Tom created this amazing channel and website to teach everyone interested in how awesome of an investment Real Estate is.
"FlipAnything - Lessons from a Blue Collar Millionaire, Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Inventor, Businessman & Father. This channel is dedicated to my sons and all men, women, and children that want to create wealth and live the American Dream. I'll show in my videos how I have made and how I maintain my real estate fortune. I flip own and rent properties of all kinds I also flip non real estate items for profit. This video blog is designed to encourage and teach and serve as a road map for my own kids when they are old enough and or ready."
So... If you're interested in learning more about real estate, stick with us and join this amazing conversation.
Flip Anything USA: https://simpleprogrammer.com/flipanythingusa
► Blockchains: Good Investment? ◄
A blockchain is a continuously growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked and secured using cryptography. Each block typically contains a hash pointer as a link to a previous block, a timestamp and transaction data.
Blockchains are gaining visibility when it comes to investment, and it has been raising some questions regarding if it is a good type of investment or not.
Blockchain technology has been heating up in the past several months, thanks in large part to the surge in Bitcoin's price since early May. The cryptocurrency skyrocketed from less than $1,000 in March to an all-time high of $4,440 on August 14.
(Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/invest-cryptocurrency-blockchain-technology-2017-8)
So... Should you consider investing in cryptocurrency? Should you consider investing in blockchains?
Watch this video and find out!
► The Top 10 Programming Languages To Learn In 2018 ◄
A lot of people ask me about what programming languages they should learn. I found myself in a difficult situation because this is a very hard question to answer.There are a lot of things that need to be taken into account before making a decision, especially when it comes to which programming language you should learn.
Last year's video was very popular. A lot of people found it useful and they got pretty much value from it. Those who followed my advice definitely took benefit from it, being able to boost their careers in 2018 by learning those programming languages.
One of the easiest ways to decide which programming language to learn for 2018 is by listening to the market.
The market will definitely tell you what will be the trending programming languages for the future. We must be aware of the trends and watching the news and the rise of new technology so we can adjust the sails on which programming languages to learn, especially in 2018 with a lot of new things coming up.
This video was not based solely on my opinion. I researched a lot and I came up with these 10 (and some bonuses) programming languages to learn in 2018.
Top 10 Programming Languages To Learn In 2018
Do you agree that these will be the trending programming languages in 2018? Leave a comment below!
JavaScript Launchpad: https://simpleprogrammer.com/products/javascript-launchpad/
Top 10 Books To Learn Python: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TihHX5EDts4
Top 10 Books To Learn C#: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9oUSbT9TQo
Java Fundamentals Course: https://simpleprogrammer.com/javafund1
► I Don't Know How To Learn Programming! ◄
Let me be rough and dry here: most developers don't know a s**t about learning and improving their careers. This is absolute truth. And I'm not saying this in a mean way, but as a way to alert most of you about something you've been doing wrong for most of your lives.
Learning something new requires some strictly techniques in order to maximize your potentials, or, you'll be swimming in circles and you'll most likely to die in the middle of the sea.
What should you do if you don't know how to learn programming? What techniques can you implement in order to maximize your learning abilities and get the best time/benefits in your programming career?
My Pluralsight Courses: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsigh
► The 2017's Christmas Gift List For Software Developers (And Other Tech Geeks) ◄
In true Simple Programmer tradition, I’ve put together this year’s Christmas List for software developers, programmers, and tech junkies.
Programmers are picky people and, if your spouse/SO/family member is one, you might be finding it a huge pain in the neck shopping for them this Christmas.
Or maybe you’re a programmer yourself, and you’re tired of receiving yet another loud Christmas sweater from a well-meaning, if misguided, relative.
If so, you can not-so-subtly share this Christmas List. It contains my top picks for tech items this year – products anyone in the technology field will appreciate.
GIFTS LIST
Christmas Gift List 2016 - 00:45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMhKzTFyVdw
Microsoft Surface II - 01:43 https://simpleprogrammer.com/microsoftsurfacebookII
Macbook Pro 2017 - 02:29 https://simpleprogrammer.com/macbookpro135
iPhone 10/X - 02:54 https://simpleprogrammer.com/iphonex
Google Pixel 2 Phone - 03:40 https://simpleprogrammer.com/googlepixel2
SNES Classic Edition - 04:04 https://simpleprogrammer.com/SNESclassic
NES Classic Edition - 04:46 https://simpleprogrammer.com/NESClassicEdition
Samsung 960 PRO Series - 512GB PCIe NVMe - 05:28 https://simpleprogrammer.com/ssd960pro
Optane SSD 900P 280GB AIC - 05:46 https://simpleprogrammer.com/optane900pssd
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit - 06:20 https://simpleprogrammer.com/raspberrypi3starter
ARDUINO K000007 The Starter Kit - 06:33 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01L22LHCO/makithecompsi-20
Oculus Rift - 06:51 https://simpleprogrammer.com/oculusrift
Dell U3415w - 07:54 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00PXYRMPE/makithecompsi-20
Dell 3417w - 08:07 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01IOO4TIM/makithecompsi-20
Dell 3818dw - 08:27 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B073FHWTPL/makithecompsi-20
Your Slide Laptop Monitor - 08:52 https://www.yourslide.com/
Apple Watch 3 - 09:32 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B075TD5ZWZ/makithecompsi-20
Nintendo Switch - 10:15 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MUAGZ49/makithecompsi-20
Zelda Breath Of The Wild - 10:46 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MS6MO77/makithecompsi-20
Super Mario Odyssey - 10:55 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MY7GHKJ/makithecompsi-20
Pluralsight Subscription - 11:08 https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight
Interview Cake - 11:56 https://simpleprogrammer.com/interviewcake
Computer Glasses - 12:37 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01FIS2T6Q/makithecompsi-20
SOL REPUBLIC 1430-00 Tracks Air Wireless On-Ear Headphones - 13:12 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00GYFLO14/makithecompsi-20
Apple Airpods - 14:01 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MQWUXZS/makithecompsi-20
Amazon Echo - 14:35 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B06XCM9LJ4/makithecompsi-20
Anker 20000mAh Portable Charger PowerCore 20100 - 15:14 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00X5RV14Y/makithecompsi-20
Belkin BOOST UP Wireless Charging Pad - 15:43 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B075M59ZB7/makithecompsi-20
Mophie juice pack wireless - Charge Force Wireless Power - 16:19 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01NAAF5WN/makithecompsi-20
Ultra 400gb Micro sd - 17:08 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B074RNRM2B/makithecompsi-20
Fallout Board Game - 17:42 https://simpleprogrammer.com/falloutboard
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide - 18:06 https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt
Soft Skills - 18:24 https://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills
10 Steps Learn Anything - 18:35 https://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn
How To Market Yourself - 18:50 https://simpleprogrammer.com/howtomarketyourself
► Online Coding Interviews: How Not To Fail? ◄
Nothing can be more terrifying for a software developer than an interview—especially if it is a coding interview on a whiteboard.
Though, with the right preparation and mindset, an interview can actually be something you look forward to as a chance to show your stuff and exhibit your best skills.
I know the above statement may seem difficult to believe, especially if you’ve had not-so-great interview experiences in the past, but I’ve also had some pretty horrible interviews in my career as a software developer, and I’ve learned from those experiences.
This is a new kind of interview that has only really started to appear in earnest in the last few years, but I believe we’ll see more and more interviews conducted in this fashion.
This kind of interview is much like a phone pre-screen, but instead of taking place over the phone, it will take place over a Skype call, or another video chat equivalent, where you will be asked to solve some programming problems or even do pair programming with an interviewer so they can quickly assess your talent remotely.
How to make sure you'll succeed in an online coding interview? Is this even possible?
DEFINITELY!
What most developers don't take into account is that online coding interviews are not something impossible. You should be ready to do what your interviews wants from you.
Wanna know more about how NOT to fail in an online coding interview? Watch this video and find out!
Coding Interviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XVrafJEFjXBrWHix4mvenf
College & Degrees Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4Vb62x21YXuKfEGrI5sOgnx
Programming Pearls Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/programmingpearls
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt
► How To Go Through A Midlife Crisis? ◄
Reaching its 40 can be tough for some people. While there are some people that get into their 40s without resentments, there are a lot of people that hit their 40s wishing that they had done a lot of things differently.
And this is when Mid-Life crisis come at you and hit you like a truck. And it hurts.
The guilt. The shame. The feeling that you could've done things differently.
how to go through a midlife crisis? Watch this video and find out!
The External Validation You Get Will Never Be Enough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCJjc48TcqU
Boundaries Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/boundariesbook
► Are You Looking For Problems Or Solutions? ◄
I like to say that there are two types of people in the world: the ones that look for problems and the ones that look for solutions?
Recently I did a video on how to solve the "no audio" problem in the iPhone's recent model.
Most people complained about... Well... Just watch the video.
However, let me ask you a question. Are you a person that is looking for problems or solutions?
How To Fix iPhone Speaker & NO SOUND Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=810ypmnUKtw
Don't Play The Victim Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4V-n9ZJ-Kcpas42IZFh_peN
► Stuck In The Loop Of Life! ◄
Have you ever felt like you were in a constant loop where you couldn't make progress? I've been there and I'm pretty much sure that most people have been there too.
How to get out of this awful looping, where it seems like you are going nowhere?
Watch this video and find out!
Rock N' Roll San Diego FULL Marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BrWdex-f8M
Career Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UR55IrHNC7xSzOG0CA3AaJ
Pluralsight Courses: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight
► I Am Afraid To Become A Programmer! ◄
If you're considering becoming a programmer, you definitely need to be prepared for a rough road.
There are a lot of ups and downs in this career and, if you're up to that, you must be ready to face all of those challenges.
I get these emails a lot.
I see a lot of aspiring programmers saying that they are afraid to become programmers.
How to overcome this fear? Watch this video and find out!
► Fasting For Multiple Days: GOOD OR BAD? ◄
As you probably know, I fast every day for more than 5 years now. I've been doing it and I've seen amazing results in my body. A lot of people think I'm crazy doing that, but who cares?
However, I've been experimenting with larger periods of fasting. I've gone from 24 fasting periods to like, 72 hour period of fasting.
While some people might think this is extreme, I tend to agree. In fact, there are a lot of HUGE benefits to our body for long periods of fasting.
Wanna know more? Watch this video and find out!
Obesity Code Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/theobesitycode
The Fear Of Missing Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROpBGLDqXHU
► I Have Mental Health Problems And I Wanna Become A Developer ◄
So, you wanna become a developer. But... You have mental problems, especially ADHD.
While this might seem harsh, it is more common than you can imagine.
Living with mental problems is not easy and we know that. It takes courage to overcome your inner monsters and get over all of it.
So... What can you do in order to overcome your fears and finally conquer the dream of becoming a developer? Watch this video and find out!
Should You Take ADHD Medication?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leYIUPQzj6A