► 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 on...
Dec 16, 2017•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 ma...
Dec 15, 2017•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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...
Dec 14, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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/ac...
Dec 13, 2017•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 p...
Dec 12, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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...
Dec 11, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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...
Dec 10, 2017•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 crea...
Dec 09, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 ...
Dec 08, 2017•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 follow...
Dec 07, 2017•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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. Wha...
Dec 06, 2017•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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,...
Dec 05, 2017•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 p...
Dec 04, 2017•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 Externa...
Dec 03, 2017•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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/...
Dec 02, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 Co...
Dec 01, 2017•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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!
Nov 30, 2017•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 ...
Nov 29, 2017•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► 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 ...
Nov 28, 2017•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► I'm Addicted To Marijuana... What Now? ◄ Recently, someone emailed me telling me he has been addicted to marijuana for a long time and he wanted to know what he could do in order to get out of this vicious cycle. According to him, he has an intense feeling of losing his life and now he wants to accomplish everything over the wasted years. While marijuana is definitely not the BIG problem here, I'll still tell you what you can do and what you can do in order to regain your life and become the a...
Nov 27, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► How To Overcome Parent Issues? ◄ A lot of us have a lot of issues caused by our parents. Deep inside, we have some serious wounds that, sometimes, stay invisible, but still causing serious injuries. Have you ever questioned yourself about the problems you have in your life right now? If you were able to identify the problems you face in your life right now and how... How to overcome them? In this video, I'll talk more about how to overcome parent issues and how we are all in this together. Fre...
Nov 26, 2017•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast ►How To Cut Distractions And Improve Your Productivity ◄ Being productive is definitely a hot topic on the internet right now. There was always a lot of rumbling around that subject, especially among employees and entrepreneurs who want to improve their careers. So... How to be the most productive you can? How to boost your routine so that you cut out distractions and improve your productivity at your max? Watch this video and find out! How To Deal With Aging?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1...
Nov 25, 2017•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► Using A Sales Background With Coding? ◄ Most developers only care about coding. This is a fact. However, what most people don't get into account, is that technical skills are not everything. Technical skills are like a commodity nowadays. In terms of technical skills ONLY, an Indian and cheap developer can do the same as you. So... What matters more than technical skills? Knowing how to sell? Maybe... Watch this video and find out! Soft Skills Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills How ...
Nov 24, 2017•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► Interview With Bob Martin (Uncle Bob) ◄ This time I partnered up with the amazing Bob Martin to give you an amazing interview where he talks about programming and about the release of his new book. For those who don't know, Bob Martin is one of the biggest names in the software development world. Robert Cecil Martin (colloquially known as Uncle Bob) is an American software engineer and author. He is a co-author of the Agile Manifesto. He now runs a consulting firm called Uncle Bob Consulting L...
Nov 23, 2017•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► How To Become a Self-Taught Programmer? ◄ Most people wanna learn programming but most of all have lots of obstacles in the way. I don't have. I work full time. I don't have money to pay for college. I can't go to a coding bootcamp. There are a lot of paths to learn programming, but not all of them are available for most people. Of of the simple solutions you could use is becoming a self-taught programmer. By becoming self-taught, you can learn for free, at your own pace, and at home. But... H...
Nov 22, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► What Simple Programmer Is REALLY About! ◄ A lot of you guys, I imagine, are completely lost when it comes to understanding what Simple Programmer is really about. As you probably know, Simple Programmer started out as a programming channel but it has now migrated to being more of a self help and personal development channel. So... What is Simple Programmer now? What has Simple Programmer turned into? Watch this video and find out! Simple Programmer Store: https://simpleprogrammer.com/spstore T...
Nov 21, 2017•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► Getting A Programming Job: Looks Over Technical Skills? ◄ So, the world does not work in the best way possible and we know that. Social justice does not happen "as it should" and sometimes, we feel the injustice in us. When getting a programming job, what should matter the most? Looks or technical skills? If you're sane, you've probably answered "technical skills". However, as I said before, this is not the way the world works... What matters the most? Looks or Technical Skills? The Complete S...
Nov 20, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► Danny's Success Story: Building A Successful App ◄ In today's video I'm going to share Danny's success story and, in this video, he will share his success in building an app. And best of all... Using all the advice I give here in Simple Programmer. Wanna know more about his story? Watch this video and find out! The Secret Sauce For Continuous Motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTZqNEF1R3Q Motivation For Software Developers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XKwmjz0ty7l...
Nov 19, 2017•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► Bad Things Happen To... Make You Better ◄ How do you react when bad things happen to you? Do you feel anger? Do you feel like you've been injusticed? Do you feel like the world is against you? I get it. It can be one of the worst things in life and the anger you nurture inside of you will definitely take you down. But... What if those bad things were happening for a reason? The reason to train you... To make you better? Why There Is No Such Thing As "Loss": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s54J...
Nov 18, 2017•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast ► How To Avoid Traps When Asking For A Raise? ◄ Asking for a raise is definitely one of the biggest taboos amongst developers (and employees in general). This is such an easy thing but still, most people do it wrong. Well, the purpose of this video is not to teach you how to ask for a raiser, I already teach this in my "The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide". However, I must say that there are traps when it comes to asking for a raise, and these are definitely things you should be avoid...
Nov 17, 2017•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast