Most developers are afraid to change jobs, especially in a short period of time. This term can be defined as "job-hopping", or "To change jobs frequently, especially as a means of quick financial gain or career advancement"

In this video, I received a question from a reader telling me that he was afraid that job-hopping would hurt his career.

He told me that he is changing jobs frequently, mostly in 1-year periods and he is afraid that it might be a bad thing in front of new employers.

So... Does it actually hurt your career to job-hop? Watch this video and find out!

Being resilient is a virtue. More and more, things are getting more and more complex and yet, people are expecting life to become easier.

Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or even significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors. It means “bouncing back” from difficult experiences.

So... Should you expect things to get easier? How do you cope with the difficulties of life?

Watch this video and find out!

I'm Addicted To Pornography & Masturbation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxmkzGEc02U&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u&index=2
How To Overcome Addictions & Bad Habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoDa9Cf0_gI
Why Men Should Be Strong (Not Just Physically): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIQwjsZ5FWQ&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u&index=10
Showing Vulnerability Will Make You Strong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1eG7CdsLUE&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u&t=25s&index=44

From time to time I receive some awesome emails from readers of the blog and viewers of the channel telling me how their lives have changed over time by putting all the advice I give here in this channel into practice.

In this video, I'll simply read this email I received in which this guy simply shared his story with me and he was able to summarize very well all the advice I try to give here in this channel.

This is why I do what I do. This is how you become a better version of yourself.

What Was It Like When You Made A Million Dollars?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGOIfayGhUw
I'm 7.5k In Debt! How Can I Liquidate it?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oNaC8_XmAg

A REIT is a type of security that invests in real estate through property or mortgages and often trades on major exchanges like a stock. REITs provide investors with an extremely liquid stake in real estate. They receive special tax considerations and typically offer high dividend yields.
(Source: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/reit.asp#ixzz4cGRqQxdj)

I see a lot of people who are afraid of investing in real estate asking me if REIT is a good option. Imagine how good it would be if you could get the results you would in real estate without having all the headaches that come with it?

That exactly what REIT is all about... But... Is it a viable option?

Real Estate Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VWM_cpbXXYIYSaLjiTdtA-
Simple Real Estate Investment For Software Developers: https://simpleprogrammer.com/products/simple-real-estate/

From time to time, I make some videos for men, telling how they should be strong, not show weakness, etc.

However, recently I read a book that kind of changed my opinions on this topic.

I've been studying and observing how showing weakness can, actually make you stronger in front of your opponents and other people.

Wanna know more about how showing vulnerability (and not weakness) will make you stronger? Watch this video and find out!

Models: Attract Women Through Honesty: https://simpleprogrammer.com/modelsbook
On Feminine, Masculine and Why It Matters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKfKKSZqYtI
Why Men Should Be Strong!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIQwjsZ5FWQ
How To Not Give A Shit About What Other People Say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRSG5g_3hoY

Starting a side project can be challenging. It involves a lot of different things: time, courage, determination, motivation, action, money, etc...

All of this can scare most people and this is why so any developers drop their side projects after a few months.

This is why you should consider the idea of having someone to help you, which means, a partner to help you with your side projects.

How do you find the perfect partner for a side project? Watch this video and find out!

Want To Accomplish Your Goals? Become A Finisher!: https://simpleprogrammer.com/2014/12/29/want-accomplish-goals-become-finisher/

Motivation is something that comes and go. We're constantly in this motivation cycle: sometimes we feel like we're in the top of the mountain and, suddenly, it feels like all our energy is drowned and we hit rock bottom.

When we feel unmotivated, we suddenly feel lazy and this is absolutely normal.

However, sometimes, we can't escape the laziness and we can definitely suffer the consequences.

In this video, I'll share with you a very powerful technique to overcome laziness and get yourself motivated again.

Relapse: How It Can Screw Your Whole Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N5vXZ2Tcdo
What My Life Was Like 7 Years Ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbrY4YwTvfg

Getting a good night of sleep is of major important for any human being. When we're talking about sleep, there is a common factor for every person, whether you're an athlete or a programmer, and this is quality.

In the short term, a lack of adequate sleep can affect judgment, mood, ability to learn and retain information, and may increase the risk of serious accidents and injury. In the long term, chronic sleep deprivation may lead to a host of health problems including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even early mortality.

We live in a society that, more and more, neglects sleep and people are having more and more trouble in getting a good night of sleep.

So... How do you get a good night of sleep? Watch this video and find out!

So, recently I released a video called "Backend Developer: What Does it Do" and it turns out that a lot of people started posting comments asking me if I was high.

Well, we cannot deny that I was different and very happy in the videos, but why do I need to be high to act like that?

This is exactly the point in this video: Why do we/you need to be high to start doing things and acting in an energetic way? In this video I'll tell you why you can find all of this inside of you and you should start avoiding crutches from now on.

Backend Developer: What Does It Do?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojB1e2hQ-8k
I'm Addicted To Pornography & Masturbation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxmkzGEc02U
Get Up And Do Something Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4V4yB2C2jJc_Tg7o75RRFYm
How To Overcome Social Anxiety?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVXgk97VbCo
Should I Take ADHD Medication?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leYIUPQzj6A

Time for another Real Estate / Financial question here in Simple Programmer... Why? Because we all love money ;)

Anyway, in this video, I'll discuss two financial options that seem similar for most people but can take you to two different financial roads...

In this video I'll explain the difference between investing in SP 500 Index and Real Estate... Which one is better for you?

Watch this video and find out!

Making Money & Finances Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UGOonpluWiyXawpe5IYcy9
Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook: https://simpleprogrammer.com/unshakable
Simple Real Estate Investing For Software Developers: https://simpleprogrammer.com/products/simple-real-estate/
The Millionaire Fastlane: https://simpleprogrammer.com/millionaire-fastlane
What Are The Areas You Should Master In Life?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QqDVcWnx8c&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=17

When I first received this question I must confess I thought it was a really silly question... C'mon, how in the earth would someone not know what IT is?

However, after reading the question, I became aware that it could really help a lot of people because I see a lot of developers making some confusion with this.

Basically, the most basic definition for IT is:
"Set of tools, processes, and methodologies (such as coding/programming, data communications, data conversion, storage and retrieval, systems analysis and design, systems control) and associated equipment employed to collect, process, and present information. In broad terms, IT also includes office automation, multimedia, and telecommunications."
(Source: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/information-technology-IT.html)

I find this definition to be exclusive and I must tell you why...

Wanna know more? Watch this video and find out!

Technical leads and managers work hard to hire the best people, choose the best tools, implement the best process, and deliver great software. Unfortunately, our actions too often sabotage our best efforts, producing frustrated teams, poor software quality and driving away our best developers.

It happens to a lot of us but, fortunately, we have some strategies to teach you that can greatly reduce the amount of damage caused by these mistakes.

In today's webinar I've teamed up with Marcus Blankenship, a recurring guest of this channel.

We wll discuss all the ideas behind the habits that ruin a technical team and how you can avoid them, based on his new book, with the same name.

"This book is a mirror for you to reflect on your leadership efforts. It is not for the feint of heart, but for those who are willing to bravely ask, "Do I have this habit?"

Based on my 20 years of managing software teams, and coaching other technical leaders, this book points out 7 ways you could be unwittingly hurting your programmers, eroding trust and undercutting motivation and productivity."
(Amazon.com)

Wanna know more? Watch this video and find out!

7 Habits That Ruin Your Technical Team: https://simpleprogrammer.com/7habitsruin
Asking Your Employer For Feedback: Should You Do It?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2ddvt1xVN8

If you're a blogger of any kind, new or advanced, you must have heard the term guest posting, right?

Guest blogging is a method used by bloggers to increase blog traffic where bloggers write posts to be published on other bloggers' blogs. Guest blogging can work in one of two ways:

- You write a post to appear on another person's blog
- Another person writes a post to appear on your blog
(Source: https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-guest-blogging-3476279)

However, I see a lot of people asking me "John, is it worth it? I don't seem to see any financial return on this".

Well... In this video, I'll tell you why guest blogging is worth it and why you shouldn't be seeking to earn money with it.

FREE Blogging Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/blog-course
How to Create a Chrome Extension in 10 Minutes Flat: http://simpleprogrammer.com/chrome10minute

What would you do if you were in your 30s and suddenly realized that you're in a very bad place and you don't have the perspective to change your life or get your years back?

In this video, I received a question from a reader telling me exactly this: He is 35 years old and he feels stuck in his life, but he can't change and he has a very bad feeling that he can't get his years back.

What should he do? How can he turn his life around and feel alive again?

Watch this video and find out!

GET ACCESS TO SIMPLE PROGRAMMER COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer
FREE Blogging Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/blog-course
STOP Comparing Yourself To Others: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=5TwKSoCFZdwI'm 35, I'm Stuck And I Can't Get My Years Back

Real Estate investing is definitely one of the best investments in terms of ROI and I always say, here in this channel, why every developer should start investing in Real Estate.

However, Real Estate is not always good things and there are some administrative tasks that come along the way which you should be aware of.

In today's episode, we are going to talk about the importance of inspecting and managing your properties.

Real Estate Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VWM_cpbXXYIYSaLjiTdtA-
How To Choose The Right Property Management Company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-8LzadBssE&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VWM_cpbXXYIYSaLjiTdtA-&index=3

I like to say that the best employees I have are the ones that have the what I call "Mommy Skills" very strong in their personality.

Technical skills are important but not so much as the Soft Skills and the Mommy Skills...

Wanna know what are these skills and why they are so important?

Watch this video and find out!

So, today I received a question from a reader telling me that, basically, he can't stop being lazy as f**k! Ha! What a good way to start your day, huh?

So, how do you stop being lazy as f**k? What are the strategies you can adopt to make sure you'll get what you need to do and to start accomplishing your projects and dreams?

Watch this video and find out!

How To Learn C++?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXr2gRk8nco&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XYAbLKJ54J7eC5ft01eFeB&index=3
Get Up And Do Something Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4V4yB2C2jJc_Tg7o75RRFYm
Psycho-Cybernetics: https://simpleprogrammer.com/psychocybernetics
I'm 21 And I've Never Had A Girlfriend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEaRBYF7SrM&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u&index=1
Working Hard Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VVgd4dzPaAAZ1mxn7kdL3t

So, building social apps, especially for those programmers who are just starting out, is a funny thing, right?

For some social app to become a success, it needs to have an audience, but you can't have an audience for a product that does not exist and was not built yet, right?

New developers that do not understand this system might find it VERY difficult to build a social app that will eventually become a success.

So... How do you build a social app from zero so that it will be successful? Watch this video and find out!

So, for those who don't know, Evan Carmichael is one of the big names today when it comes to personal development. He has written a WONDERFUL book called "Your One Word" and has changed a lot of my perception about this subject.

So, this is why I decided to team up with him to talk about how programmers can find inspiration and motivation to keep going with their programming careers.

I often see a lot of developers struggling to find motivation and to keep going doing things that they want to do and achieving their dreams that it really breaks my heart.

This is why Evan is definitely a good name to talk about this and I thank him for sharing all his experience.

Your One Word Book Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1impJxiTq5M&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W7aRN5cCCZ90AIDYoLpqVa&index=59
Your One Word Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/youroneword

Whether you're a manager or employee, reviews aren't a particularly popular subject and with them comes the often-despised self-evaluation. You may ask yourself: "How can I shine the best spotlight on my performance without looking like I'm a jackass and I'm bragging myself?"

This is such an important topic to be discussed because I see a lot of developers having trouble with this.

Self-Evaluations are not easy. In one hand we do not want to come off as jackasses and give ourselves something we don't deserve but we also don't want to give ourselves bad grades.

So... How do you do self-evaluations the right way?

Watch this video and find out!

How Lying To Yourself Will Destroy Your Life And Career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7SvbShLdI
When Was The Last Time You Gave Yourself A 10?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDZvvNwRnMo

Public speaking is a skill I believe everyone should develop. It does not mean that you'll talk in front of big audiences but, from time to time, you'll need to develop presentations at work, school, college, etc.

I see a lot of developers asking me about how they can develop their public speaking skills.

Is it easy? Are there any techniques you can use to get better at public speaking?

Watch this video and find out!

5 Soft Skills Every Developer Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVC3DQvAAIA&index=2&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP
Toastmasters.org: http://simpleprogrammer.com/toastmasters
John Sonmez Pluralsight Courses: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight
Overcoming Fears Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTjStOvYKYM
Trip To China: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VxYMXa01def1HOeF4Ouf5x

So, I receive a lot of emails from people telling me that they want to get into the programming industry and they are completely lost about where to start.

As you know, there are a lot of different ways to get into this industry and you should follow the ones that will suit your overall lifestyle better.

However, what do you do when you're a slave to the system but you still want to get into the programming industry? Is there an easier way to get there and become a programmer?

What If You Don't Get The Results You Want?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLlFmK9BpvU

So, recently I was watching a race where I saw a lot of fat people running there...

OK OK... Before we continue, I don't want to tell anyone what to do and I don't want to make jokes out of this, because this is not the point.

My point is doing things that you don't deserve just for the sake of achieving something that will remain empty for you.

So... What do you do in a situation like that? Should we do things that we don't deserve? Watch this video and find out!

Trust The Process Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4Vy90hwBvSI06r7plMHNcss
Why You Don't Want To Win The Lottery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nsl2bfSpOs

So, this is another one of that "john just screwed up again C'MON!" videos...

In this video, I'm going to talk about how we are all susceptible to our own bullshit.

As you know, I talk a lot about failures and how you should not fly off the rails, etc etc... Well, this is exactly what happened to me these last few days.

In this video I'm going to tell how this experience changed me, affected my ego and my pride and how we can adopt a healthier mindset to avoid these things.

Why I Fast Until 5 Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAScRmlcHaE&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4Udukw8doaU2aWS7s5sFPpq&index=2
Creating Justifications For Your Mistakes... NO!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqO8lEztRegWe Are All Susceptible To Our Own Bullshit

So, Chris sent me a question asking basically this:

"Is a degree acquired in one country worth more than a degree acquired in another country?"

This is something I've been wondering to answer but I never felt ready to do it.

However, this is something it should be discussed because there is still doubt from people about that subject.

So... What do you think?