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  So, today we are going to talk about software architects in agile scrum environments. So, as you all know, a software architect is a software expert who makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. The leading expert is referred to as the chief architect. In these environments, there must be some problems with these software architects and the rest of the team. In today's video, I received a question from a team member asking what is the purpose of these software architects in the team and why the only thing they do is to give orders... Why they are even programmers if they don't write a single line of code? Eating Shit: When You Have To Do Things You Don't Like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHUPkO6k2X8&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=121

A lot of programmers have a really hard time trying to find a perfect niche for them to work on. Usually, they get caught up in so many questions that they can't even see the bigger picture... "Is my niche small?", "Is my niche profitable enough?", "I feel like there is not so many people out there in my niche", etc... So, how do you know if you programming niche is good enough? How can you know if you made the right choice? Specialization & Niching Down Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W5SK-MGjp_KSFZF2pEMCt8 John Sonmez Pluralsight Courses: http://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight

So, as you know I do a lot of real estate videos and I believe real estate is one of the best investments a programmer could ever make in his/her life. The cost is relatively low, it is not too difficult to start and, with the money we get paid, it is very easy to create a little income on the side by becoming a real estate investor. So, I do a lot of videos about real estate for people that want to invest, but I never did any of these videos for renters. In this video, I'll give the best tips I have for first time renters, people that plan to rent their house/apartment for the first time and feel lost on where to start. Real Estate Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VWM_cpbXXYIYSaLjiTdtA-

Guilt. According to its definition, Guilt is the state of one who has committed an offense especially consciously OR feelings of culpability especially for imagined offenses or from a sense of inadequacy. If you're a human being, you've probably felt guilty before and this is a very bad feeling to be felt. Guilt can be a pain in the ass of a feeling when we want to achieve what we really want in life. We might feel guilty for a hundred reasons, family, friends, for yourself... In this episode, I'll teach you how to deal with guilt and, most importantly, how to overcome that. Don't Let Anyone Claim Ownership Over Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOjCNkMBNRM&index=49&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP "Boundaries" Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/boundariesbook

A lot of developers struggle with lack of confidence. In fact, I've talked about this several times on this channel, because this is such a recurrent topic in the software developer community. One of the ways that this lack of confidence can appear is in the form of the "Impostor Syndrome". For those who don't know, Impostor syndrome (also known as impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome) is a concept describing high-achieving individuals who are marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud". Despite external evidence of their competence, those exhibiting the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be. So, how to you deal with this lack of confidence and develop your inner security? 5 Soft Skills Every Software Developer Sho

This week, Haseeb decided to team up with me on one more amazing interview for this channel. For those who don't know who Haseeb is, he is a software engineer working at Airbnb. He has devoted himself to donate 33% of his salary to high-impact charities. He used to be a student, then instructor, then Director of Product at App Academy, a top coding bootcamp in San Francisco. Before that, he was a world-class professional poker player and he also wrote a best-selling book on poker. In today's interview, we will discuss how he was able to overcome all of his challenges and became a world top class developer. Haseeb Qureshi Website: http://haseebq.com/ Haseeb Qureshi YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/INTERNETPOKERS/feed

Senior Developers... How can they possibly exist and be so useless? In today's video, I've received a question from a reader that was bragging me about senior developer. Basically, he said that senior developers are only seniors because of their time on the field and nothing more. And man, it shouldn't be this way, c'mon! He asked me how could he possibly deal with them. They are trying to implement new pieces of technology and these senior developers are making it hard. This new piece of technology is so good, how can they cannot see how amazing it is? If you're interested in how you can make this shock of technology less painful for your whole team and how to extract the most out of senior developers, listen to this podcast and find out! Can You Learn Anything In 3 Months?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1nwyyuDCsA&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VF1NxwrvNjVLerfulXpGcQ&index=3 I HATE All Programming Jobs... Help!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jleYPt47_ts&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UOmNNyVJntU3lVXalp1weU&index=

So, recently I've received a very intriguing email. In this email, this guy was telling me that he was depressed by watching me. He felt like his life was nothing by watching me. In his view, I was too perfect and I was something that he could never dream of achieving. So, I decided to record this video as a response to this email and I also wanted to tell you some stuff that I think it's very important. Don't ever think that someone else's life is more important than yours. How To Enjoy (And Not Envy) The Success Of Others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7jDWZzRLAI&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=147 Career Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UR55IrHNC7xSzOG0CA3AaJ How My Shitty Genetics Led Me To Success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGs2G7twg_M&index=29&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP STOP Comparing Yourself To Others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TwKSoCFZdw 5 Softs Skills Every Software Developer Should Know: https://www.youtu

If you're a regular watcher of this channel, you've heard me talk about niching down and specialization, right? One of the major strategies I talk about in my videos is the ability to specialize and niche down, picking a specific theme. However, a lot of people complain about that. They say that they won't have topics and substance to write and to create a blog around this theme. Besides that, one of the major fears of people is picking a small niche. They are afraid that the niche they choose might be too small to build a business around. In today's podcast, I'll discuss what can be done if your niche is too small and what are the strategies you can use to boost your profit, even if you work in a small niche. Tony Robbins "Unleash The Power" Seminar Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwAkxRZ_UKE&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=178 1,000 True Fans Blog Post: https://simpleprogrammer.com/1000truefans

So, a lot of you are interested in investments and I really love to see such things growing and becoming more popular among software developers. In this episode, I'll talk more about investments, especially about liquid and safe investments. Do these type of investments really exist? What are the best options for those people who want to invest safely and have a solid ROI?

  We all have a very bad habit which is judging. We tend to judge not only others but also ourselves. Judging can be one of the most harmful things you do to yourself when it comes to developing a healthier and better version of yourself. There are a lot of different downsides to that and you should be able to cut that harmful practice if you want to develop a healthy relationship with yourself. So, do you feel like you're judging yourself too much? What My Life Was Like 7 Years Ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbrY4YwTvfg&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=6 Date With Destiny: Is It Really Worth It?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FO5lPIEihs How To Overcome Addictions & Bad Habits?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoDa9Cf0_gI&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=74 I'm Addicted To Pornography & Masturbation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxmkzGEc02U&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u&index=2

Recently, I did a video about algorithms and whether it was a good idea to learn it or not. I see a lot of programmers making much noise about algorithms and well... In the end, it might not be ALL OF THIS for you to worry about it so much. I know this topic divides opinions on the internet. Some programmers might say that learning algorithms will definitely make your career stand out from the crowd, while others might say that you should not invest your time in learning algorithms because it is useless. An algorithm is a self-contained step-by-step set of operations to be performed. Algorithms perform calculation, data processing, and/or automated reasoning tasks. So, a lot of programmers started to ask me: Okay John, how do I learn algorithms after all? Learning Algorithms: Is It Really Necessary?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJcG-6g4wA4&index=16&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XYAbLKJ54J7eC5ft01eFeB Preparing For A Job Interview Pluralsight Course: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsightinterview Becoming A

In this interview, Ameer and I share everything you'll need to know about BitCoin and its future!

There are some times when we really need to make a career transition and this can be a very difficult thing to do. I've talked about transitioning from QA to Software Development but I've never dug into talking about the transition from SysAdmin to Software Development, First of all, a SysAdmin is is a person who is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers. The system administrator seeks to ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers he or she manages meet the needs of the users, without exceeding the budget. To meet these needs, a system administrator may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; provide routine automation; maintain security policies; troubleshoot; train or supervise staff; or offer technical support for projects. So, as you can see, a lot can be learned from those people wanting to transition. Wanna know what is the best way to jump right into

In this podcast, I'll share everything that happened to me in 2016, from my Simple Programmer achievements to my personal changes.

So, you work for a company for a long time but you feel like it is time to move on. However, when you look back, you see how much this company has done for you and it kind of breaks your heart. Aaaawn... Ok, now back to business. This is a very common thing to experience. You might feel like quitting your current job but you feel guilty because of how much this company has done for you over the years. You feel like you shouldn't quit or you ask yourself what is the best way to leave this company. So, what should you do in situations like this? Should you stay? Should you quit? How should you quit?

Loss is always something hard to deal with. It can happen and it literally takes something you like away from you. This is bad and we all have to learn how to deal with that. However, there is certain losses that are unexpected and can totally transform our lives. An unexpected firing, money loss, unexpected expenses, etc. So, what do you do in situations like these? How can you learn how to deal with awful situations like this one? Click Here To Support Simple Programmer: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer Developing Your Inner Security: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZqkwQSVYDM Draw My Life Video - John Sonmez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_yDS_WQUJk

Technically, I have ADHD. I don't even know what that means, really. As a kid, I recall getting kicked out of preschool. It was pretty silly - all just some sort of misunderstanding. Apparently, or should I say "allegedly", I was pulling some girls hair and I was climbing up the bookcases and jumping from bookcase to bookcase, pretending like I was a monkey. It didn't take them very long before they figured out I needed to be on Ritalin. But the Ritalin didn't last long. I quickly rejected it. Even at a young age, I knew that I didn't want to be controlled by some medication. I wanted to be me. Even if that meant that I was a human pretending to be a dog pretending to be a human, I needed to bark at any adult who tried to talk to me, and I needed to do this without breaking the role for at least two days straight. So, should you consider taking ADHD medication? Watch this video to discover what it can do for you and how you can channel this activity to something productive in your life. GET MY NEW BOOK FOR FR

A lot of software developers dream of becoming entrepreneurs. Nowadays, this is a very easy path for those who want to embark on this journey. However, just like any other journey, there are a lot of challenges along the way. There is doubt, there is fear, there is the mindset, etc. However, one of the things that seem to take most entrepreneurs off the road is the starting point. When you're just starting out you need to understand and discover the entire legal structure of your online business... At least is what most people think. But... are there other alternatives? Is this really necessary? FREE COURSE - 7 Reasons You're Underpaid as a Software Developer http://vid.io/xoue SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: vid.io/xokz SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: vid.io/xokw Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/

Elliott Hulse is a buddy of mine and he is a fantastic speaker. He has helped me A LOT in my career, especially when it comes to motivation, to providing value to people and a lot more. So, it is an honor to have him on my channel. In this video we are going to talk about pushing your boundaries, why learning is the best way to become a better person, all the changes we experience through our lives and much more. Be prepared because this will be a changing talk that we all should be aware of. Elliott Hulse's King Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/kingbookelliot Grounding Camp: https://simpleprogrammer.com/groundingcamp Elliott Hulse YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/elliottsaidwhat Strength Camp: https://www.youtube.com/user/strengthcamp