Q&A – Learning to code: How to deal with struggle, difficulties, depression (& in life in general)
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This video is about: How to deal with difficulties and struggles when learning to code? Also I talk about how to deal with these states in general, in life. How to get a junior developer position? Specific tips and advice on how to land that first tech job.
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[CODING/LEARNING RELATED]
0:00 - How to find motivation for self-directed learning?
5:05 - if you never feel 'good enough' how do you know when it's time to start applying to tech (developer) jobs?
* ('In other words: because it's difficult to assess your own skills/experience, how do you know when you are ready to get a coding job?)
9:35 - How to deal with the impostor syndrome when learning to code (and at work)?
11:56 - How to figure out which [learning] resources are best?
15:46 - [IMPORTANT] How to deal with code related frustrations and struggles? Specific tips
* (this theme continues throughout the video - with me answering other questions as they come in)
16:40 - How to choose a programming language to learn?
18:30 - How to deal with struggle/difficulties when learning programming (continued)
22:20 - Am I smart enough? Do I need to know math to become a coder?
24:02 - If I haven't started coding as a child, can I still learn it at my age? (question works for any age you are)
[GENERAL SECTION]
24:40 - [General, not just coding] How to get out of a depressed, negative state?
26:40 - How to stop worrying?
27:27 - How to stop yourself from thinking about something you don't want to focus on/think about - using meditation
29:00 - How to change your thoughts and your self-image?
30:30 - Experiment you can do to improve your life in 7 days - by changing what you think about during the day and noting your progress
32:00 - My personal story/experience of applying the experiment mentioned above and getting results
Alex's comment: sometimes it looks like I am talking to myself, but I was reading the comments that were coming in during the live Q&A
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This video is about: How to deal with difficulties and struggles when learning to code? Also I talk about how to deal with these states in general, in life. How to get a junior developer position? Specific tips and advice on how to land that first tech job.
(!) To get to the content on dealing with struggles, go to
Jump to a specific question you’re interested in learning the answer to:
[CODING/LEARNING RELATED]
0:00 – How to find motivation for self-directed learning?
5:05 – if you never feel ‘good enough’ how do you know when it’s time to start applying to tech (developer) jobs?
* (‘In other words: because it’s difficult to assess your own skills/experience, how do you know when you are ready to get a coding job?)
9:35 – How to deal with the impostor syndrome when learning to code (and at work)?
11:56 – How to figure out which [learning] resources are best?
15:46 – [IMPORTANT] How to deal with code related frustrations and struggles? Specific tips
* (this theme continues throughout the video – with me answering other questions as they come in)
16:40 – How to choose a programming language to learn?
18:30 – How to deal with struggle/difficulties when learning programming (continued)
22:20 – Am I smart enough? Do I need to know math to become a coder?
24:02 – If I haven’t started coding as a child, can I still learn it at my age? (question works for any age you are)
[GENERAL SECTION]
24:40 – [General, not just coding] How to get out of a depressed, negative state?
26:40 – How to stop worrying?
27:27 – How to stop yourself from thinking about something you don’t want to focus on/think about – using meditation
29:00 – How to change your thoughts and your self-image?
30:30 – Experiment you can do to improve your life in 7 days – by changing what you think about during the day and noting your progress
32:00 – My personal story/experience of applying the experiment mentioned above and getting results
Alex’s comment: sometimes it looks like I am talking to myself, but I was reading the comments that were coming in during the live Q&A
—
To learn more about the #100DaysOfCode challenge, go to the official site: http://100daysofcode.com/
To learn more about the bigger picture, go to http://dotheoppo.site/
DO THE OPPOSITE NEWSLETTER:
If you’re interested in book recommendations & key takeaways, changing habits, learning to code, minimalism, starting a business, psychology and more: subscribe to my weekly newsletter “Do the Opposite”!
Join 900+ like-minded people! Link: http://tinyletter.com/dotheopposite
100 DAYS OF X:
If you want to build or quit other habits as well, check out the #100DaysOfX Challenges! www.100DaysOfX.com
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Great job buddy! Keep going! Your videos helps others (me too)!
Very good stuff. Thanks for the positive information.
Thank you so much. very very helpful advice.
Could you please put all recommended books in video description?
This is an amazing video!! As someone who is on day 40 of the #100daysofcode challenge it's tough. Thanks for this video