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HIRED.COM - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp Some people have a hard time trying to find a software development job and this is a common complaint I often hear here at Simple Programmer. What could be the cause of such hardness? Why most developers can't seem to find a good software development job? In this video, I've received an email of a guy asking me if he was overqualified for a software development job... He knew a LOT of programming languages... How could it be possible that a person who knows so much is not able to get a programming job? Watch this video and find out! Getting A Programming Job: No One Cares What You Want!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNKbiuzje7o

Doing you day-to-day tasks can be pretty overwhelming for most people. Often times, it is easy for people to get lost with so many things to do. During my whole career, I have faced some serious confrontations with productivity. I've tried different productivity methods and I'm still trying to improve it. However, I found that by removing my to-do list I was able to take my productivity to the next level. Before that, I either felt frustrated or tired. Wanna know more about becoming more productive and less stressed by removing your to-do list? Watch this video and find out! HIRED.COM - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp How I Plan My Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9k0OhJkjQ0 Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

How To Develop Critical Thinking? (In Life & Career) I get asked how to develop critical thinking a lot from people all around the world. Since I did the video on "Homeschooling Vs. Regular Education", people were interested in critical thinking. How do you develop critical thinking? This is exactly what I'm going to talk in this video... Homeschooling Vs. Regular Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aIpeDrDG1o All The Books I Read In 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haSer5FAy_s

A lot of developers face a very common problem: The Learning Bag. I call the learning bag because this is how most developers face education. They think that their career will skyrocket the more they learn. Then, they start searching and reading and gathering everything they can in order to fill up their bags the most. Suddenly, they have their learning bag full of different programming languages and theoretical knowledge but they... They can't apply it! In this video, I'll tackle how you can solve one of the most common problems that a lot of developers face: Having knowledge but not knowing how to apply it... More specifically, how to build software applications from start to finish. HIRED.COM - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp 10 Steps To Learn Anything Quickly Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

Self-Sabotage is something that we all have to deal with. "Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby Have you ever stopped to realize how many times you've been part of this looping and sick behavior? There are a lot of strategies to overcome self-sabotaging and, in this video, I'm going to share with you, the most powerful techniques that I've learned to deal with my own self-sabotage. REACH.ME - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/reach.me Fitness & Diet For Programmers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XMOX3EyxkjHfI56rPKqtXp What True Freedom Really Means: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpA9Ng74s2U Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

Software development is a big big world. Just like any other area, there are a lot of paths you can pursue, with a lot of different specializations and things to do. One of the most common questions from newbie (and even experienced) developers is the different between software and game development, especially when it comes to its career viability. Where is the money? Can you actually make money as a game developer? Or should you pursue software development if you want to make money? What are the upsides and downsides of game development? Watch this video and find out! Game Development Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WEi_nsnl6o9Y5HUOn9xyFV So Good They Can't Ignore You Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/sogoodcantignore FREE Blogging Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/blog-course Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

"A gig economy is an environment in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. The trend toward a gig economy has begun. A study by Intuit predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers would be independent contractors. There are a number of forces behind the rise in short-term jobs. For one thing, in this digital age, the workforce is increasingly mobile and work can increasingly be done from anywhere, so that job and location are decoupled. That means that freelancers can select among temporary jobs and projects around the world, while employers can select the best individuals for specific projects from a larger pool than that available in any given area." (Source: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/gig-economy) The gig economy is expected to DOUBLE its numbers in the next years. This number raises some serious questions about how we can protect ourselves as a software developer and how earning money will change. What can

People are often confused about which career path to follow. From time to time, I receive a lot questions from people all around the world with several questions on which path in/out development field they should pursue. Today, I received a very interesting question... As you know, I made my career through development and I was able to earn a lot of money doing what I do. However, during my career, things have changed a lot. I've made the transition from a full-time developer to more of a life coaching, teaching developers how to boost their careers and earn more money. However... Would I still become a developer if I knew how to make the money I make now, or would I pursue a different career path? Watch this video and find out! DEVMOUNTAIN - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/devmountain John, Do You Still Like Programming?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY5ye617VEs Ending Financial Worry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ixfC2W3I4 How To Find Your Purpose In Life?: https://www.youtu

Recently I did a video about the Uber Engineer who have ended his own life. As always, I ended up receiving a lot of nasty comments on the video, saying that I did not have any authority to talk about such subject, that there are differences between depressed people and sad people, etc. Well, while I do not get into this discussion again, I think most of you have misinterpreted the video. My whole point was: You are IN CONTROL of your life! And nothing can take that away from you. This is exactly what I'm going to talk in this video. On Uber Engineer Suicide Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJbWdl0fIJ8 The External Validation You Get Will Never Be Enough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCJjc48TcqU Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

People see how much effort I put into this SP YouTube channel and they don't hesitate to ask me: "John, why do you keep making videos?" Well, there are a number of different reasons why I keep making videos: money, growth, my life purpose. In this video, I'll tell you exactly why I keep making videos and why this is so important. Answering the Trolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJBhyNiFCg0 Trusting The Process Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4Vy90hwBvSI06r7plMHNcss Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

Learning a new programming language can seem like a challenging task. However, as it is with all types of learning, there are certain techniques and practices that will help you learn the programming language faster and more efficiently. During my entire programmer career I've been confronted with situations that made me develop some practices that would help me learn new programming languages faster. In the beginning of my career I thought that reading books from cover to cover was the best way to learn a new language. Damn, how I was wrong. As I started to develop and create Pluralsight courses, I had to find a way to learn new programming languages fast, since this was exactly what I was doing. As you’re learning the new programming language, ask yourself the two vital tradeoff questions: - Do I really want to learn this language bad enough to actually learn this language? - Can I afford the time and energy needed to get good at sucking in this programming language? In this video, I'll share with you my s

We all have something to be embarrassed of and, I must say that, in my case, it was the start of Simple Programmer. I see a lot of you guys really having a hard time and struggling to start something new, due to the fear of it being "bad". At the same if, you can't prevent something from being bad, especially if you're just starting out and you know nothing about such subjects. This is why I decided to share, in this video, the worst Simple Programmer videos. As I was starting out, I knew NOTHING about videos and how to talk in front of a camera. I had a squeaky voice, my sentences were weak and I looked nervous in front of the camera. This is how bad it was. So, jump on with me to the past of Simple Programmer and understand why you need to suck in order to become good at what you do. REACH.ME - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/reach.me What My Life Was Like 7 Years Ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbrY4YwTvfg Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

I've talked several times before about the importance of trusting the process. Trusting the process means disassociating the results from your actions, which should be what really matters in that case. However, things do not always work beautifully like that. There are some areas that trusting the process might be easier than other. That's when we get to entrepreneurship... How can we possibly trust the process as an entrepreneur? The path is completely uncertain... Is there a way to trust the process as an entrepreneur? Trust The Process Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4Vy90hwBvSI06r7plMHNcss 10 Steps To Learn Anything Quickly: http://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn Career Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UR55IrHNC7xSzOG0CA3AaJ Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

What Successful People Do Differently (Shoutout To Noah Kagan) I've talked several times here on this YouTube channel about how the mind of successful people is different from normal people. You cannot deny it. Successful people think differently and their thinking ends up being noticed by their actions. Recently, I did an interview with Noah Kagan where I talked about wanting some Apple ear pods. I totally forgot about it till... I received a little gift in my house. The rest of the story? Well... Watch this video and find out! Noah Kagan Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJTA8S9Hsnc The Reason Why Coincidences Don't Exist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMUQHgZZmlk Noah Kagan YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/crxnamja Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

Recently I did a video about the Uber Engineer who have ended his own life. As always, I ended up receiving a lot of nasty comments on the video, saying that I did not have any authority to talk about such subject, that there are differences between depressed people and sad people, etc. Well, while I do not get into this discussion again, I think most of you have misinterpreted the video. My whole point was: You are IN CONTROL of your life! And nothing can take that away from you. This is exactly what I'm going to talk in this video. On Uber Engineer Suicide Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJbWdl0fIJ8 The External Validation You Get Will Never Be Enough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCJjc48TcqU Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/

Lately, I've been receiving some nasty comments here on this YouTube channel about what I'm doing here in this channel. "John, you should do more or that", "Oh, c'mon, do you really think you're helping someone with that?", and all these types of stuff. I've been thinking a lot about this lately and I've come to realize that... I'm fucking thrilled with what I'm doing! In this video. I'll share with you why I'm thrilled with everything and how it impacts your life directly! How To Not Give a S**t About What Other People Say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRSG5g_3hoY

Finding a job nowadays is kind of difficult. There are a lot of things that influence you when it comes to finding a perfect job and there are always things to complain. What if you found a good job that paid good hourly rates but had terrible working hours? What about your personal development? What about your side projects? What about your education? What would you do? Watch this video and find out! Career Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UR55IrHNC7xSzOG0CA3AaJ Coaching Services: https://simpleprogrammer.com/coaching-services/ How Your Setpoints Determine Your Success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsXFENfoM18

Learning is a difficult process for most people, especially in the tech field. Picture this: Every day new technologies arise and you must be able to keep up with them. Newbies and senior developers always struggle with this. Being a digital influencer in the programming field makes me have much more contact with people's biggest concerns and this is definitely one of them. Should you learn one programming language and stick to it? Should you learn a lot of programming languages at the same time? What should you do? Watch this video and find out! DEVMOUNTAIN - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/devmountain Specialization & Niching Down Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W5SK-MGjp_KSFZF2pEMCt8

From time to time, I receive some success stories that I found to be wonderful. As you might know, the number 1 reason why I do what I do in this channel, is the ability I have to provide value to everyone who might need my help. Recently, I've been sharing some amazing success stories I've been receiving from people. In this video, I'll share Shawn's success, who has transformed his life completely, from a Janitor to earning 6-figure in a year. What My Life Was Like 7 Years Ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbrY4YwTvfg How I went from a Janitor & Dropout to Earning Six-Figures & Master’s Degree: https://simpleprogrammer.com/shawnjanitor

Balancing your life, in general, can be difficult. Managing to work 8 hours per day can also be difficult. Sleeping 8 hours per day is also something that most people cannot achieve on a daily basis. If managing these things individually is almost impossible, how can we manage the three of them? In this video I'll talk more about managing these things together, strategies you can use to manage and optimize your time and why this might be easier and a lot less complicated than it seems to be. How To Set A Productive Morning Routine?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMfduMBcZk4 Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual: http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills How You Are Wasting Your Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaZJsyybwu