Synopsis
The Simple Programmer Podcast is a short podcast that is a mix of career advice, philosophy and soft skills from successful author and software developer, John Sonmez.John is the founder of http://simpleprogrammer.com, one of the most popular software development blogs, and the author of the best-selling book, "Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual." (http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills)Geared towards a programmer or software developer audience, but contains practical advice on: Career development Entrepreneurship Fitness Finance Productivity Personal development And more...That anyone can benefit from.Each episode is between 5 and 10 minutes long with at least 3 new episodes each week.
Episodes
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216 Body Fat Loss Progression & New Fitness Program - Simple Programmer Podcast
11/09/2016 Duration: 12minSo, as you may know, I got back from China... Fat. Since then, I started a solid new fitness program totally focused and, in this video, I decided it was time to share my results with you. Besides that, I'll talk about my new fitness program I have coming up on the next weeks, depending on how you guys react to it. Wanna know more about this new fitness program and how my body fat loss is progressing? Watch this video and find out! SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/subscribesp Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer Fitness & Diet For Programmers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XMOX3EyxkjHfI56rPKqtXp Keeping Motivations & Not Getting Off Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKq9CiK27HI&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=70
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215 Feeling Lost? How To Find Yourself - Simple Programmer Podcast
10/09/2016 Duration: 11minSometimes we all feel lost in life. There are periods in our lives where we don't know what we should do, what path we should follow and, more important, who we are. Lots of people spend their entire lives trying to find themselves. They ask a lot of questions about who they really are. Some people leave everything behind and go on a "spiritual journey", mostly traveling the world. Others, never are able to find who they really are, and they end up chasing this and frustrated. But... Is this "find yourself" myth true? How are we supposed to find ourselves? Is there a proven way to find ourselves, if this so called find really exists? What if there was another way to go on this road and actually make this "finding yourself" process a lot easier? SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/subscribesp Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior: https://simpleprogrammer.com/peacefulwarrior
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214 Dave Rael From Developer On Fire: Becoming A Famous Programmer - Simple Programmer Podcast
09/09/2016 Duration: 38minDave Rael From Developer On Fire: Becoming A Famous Programmer Today I catch up with an amazing guy, Dave Rael, from Developer On Fire. Dave's story is one that I really admire. He definitely was like fire, blasting everything in his way. For those who watch my channel, you know how much I talk about taking action and why it is so important to change your current situation. A lot of people absorb a lot of content passively but they don't actually end up putting that thing in practice. Dave started his podcast and, now, he is experiencing a huge success in his career and also personal fulfilment. Wanna know more about my talk with Dave? Watch this video and find out! SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/subscribesp DEVELOPER ON FIRE PODCAST: http://developeronfire.com/ Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer
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213 I Can't Get Girls Hooked On Me - Simple Programmer Podcast
08/09/2016 Duration: 13minGetting girls can be difficult for programmers. We are usually stereotyped under the category of "nerds" and "strange people". It can be really hard for some software developers to go after girls and establish any type of communication. As you might know, this was one of the main reasons why I created the "Attracting Women & Becoming A Better Man Playlist". In today's episode, we are going to talk about one of our readers that can't get girls hooked on him. he is facing some serious problems to get, not only girls but people in general, hooked on him. So, what should he do in a situation like this? What can he do to make people hooked on him? Watch this video and find out! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/subscribesp Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer I'm 21 And I've Never Had A Girlfriend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEaRBYF7SrM&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u&index=1 Attracting Women & Becoming
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212 Diet Tips: Does Cardio Kill Your Muscle Gain? - Simple Programmer Podcast
07/09/2016 Duration: 16minThere is a lot of bragging about cardio and aerobic exercises. Does it really kill all of your efforts when it comes to building muscle and losing fat? in order to get the body we really want we must do basically two different things: build muscle and lose fat. There are a lot of different ways to achieve that goal. You can do both of these things separately (which is known as bulking and cutting) or you can do it at the same time. One of the most popular ways of losing body fat is aerobic exercises, or "cardio" for what it is known better. However, a lot of bodybuilders and people who want to gain muscle end up not doing cardios at all, due to the fact that it might affect your muscle gain process. However, is it really true? Does cardio kill your muscles? Watch this video and find out! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/subscribesp Fitness & Diet For Programmers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XMOX3EyxkjHfI56rPKqtXp Fit Body Fit Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watc
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211 Events That Change The Course Of Your Life: Simple Programmer Podcast
06/09/2016 Duration: 18minHave you ever heard about events that happen during our lives that can literally change the course of it? Well, this is exactly what we're going to talk about in today's video. The reason why I wanted to bring up this concept was to talk about identity. I've experienced a situation in my life where I have had a serious injury in my chest, during an accident at the gym. This has literally made me question everything I had at the point and the identity I've built for myself during that period. I'm going to quote Tony Robbins on this one and say that "What is life is not happening to you, but for you?". Have you ever wondered that? Wanna know more about this powerful concept? Listen to this podcast and find out! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/subscribesp Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ Why You Shouldn't Play The Victim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRmNtlV4sOA
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210 Learning Algorithms: Is It REALLY Necessary?: Simple Programmer Podcast
05/09/2016 Duration: 10minLearning Algorithms: Is It REALLY Necessary? So, some of you really get stuck when it comes to learning algorithms. This might be one of the most asked questions in the programming community. Should programmers learn algorithms? Is it really necessary for a software developer, especially when it comes to doing a good job. 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. So, where do I stand here? I actually think that learning algorithms can definitely benefit your career and this was one of the major game changes for me in my career. Wanna know more about learning algorithms and if you should do it? Watch this video and find out! Solving Problems, Breaking it Down: https://simpleprogrammer.com/2011/01/08/solving-problems-breaking-it-down/ Preparing For a Job Interview John Sonmez: https://ww
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Simple Programmer Podcast 209: Moving From Senior To Junior, Renting Without Credit & Getting A USA Visa
04/09/2016 Duration: 19minThe time has come for another email roundup. In these videos I answer a lot of questions that you guys send me via email. By doing that I'm able to show you exactly how things work by my side and get you inside of the process. In this video I'll answer basically three questions: - Moving From Senior To Junior - Renting A Property Without Credit History - Getting A USA Visa Wanna know more about these topics? Watch this video and find out! SUBSCRIBE MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/subscribesp High School Girlfriend, Financial Advisers, Cutting Fat & Private Sector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrobbRhGVhQ Are Udacity Nanodegrees Worth It?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsWs1ZG-6EQ Specialization & Niching Down Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W5SK-MGjp_KSFZF2pEMCt8 John... What Is Your Personality Type?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRs9DT-HaOE
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Simple Programmer Podcast 208: When You're Feeling Blocked
03/09/2016 Duration: 09minMost of us feel blocked from time to time. In order to succeed, we need to hit a lot knowing that we will definitely miss a lot. However, knowing this might get is in a very uncomfortable place, where we don't know what we should do, because we're feeling blocked. It can be very easy to slip into blame, judgement, criticism and fear when life throws us a curve ball. We can quickly default back into survival patterns that don’t serve our Soul’s growth.But… if we can choose to see that our stumbles are actually a wake-up call to pay attention – we can have a different relationship with life. So, in this video I'll talk more about why you should not feel blocked and trapped inside of your life when it gives you challenges to solve and why you need to miss a lot in order to hit that big time. Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ Support This YouTube Channel: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer Don't Fly Off The Rails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhSpB8DeSQs What To Do When You're Feeling Unmotivated?: htt
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Simple Programmer Podcast 207: Should I Socialize More At Work?
02/09/2016 Duration: 07minWorking hours are for... WORK! Yeah, you got it right this time. However, I think you shouldn't alienate yourself from the environment you're in. Undoubtedly, when you're at work, you got your working buddies, you got people that you can interact and withdrawing yourself from this environment might not be the best idea. When you're at work your should be totally focused on working and getting your stuff done. However, you should also be able to interact with others when needed. And this is exactly the topic of today's video. In this video I'll talk if you should be socializing more at work, why it is important to not alienate yourself from the environment you're in and what would be the best way to do this type of things. Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer Learning To Program And Teaching It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJLaB5CboFw&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VF1NxwrvNjVLerfulXpGcQ&index=16
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Simple Programmer Podcast 206: How To Deal With Haters
01/09/2016 Duration: 11minHow To Deal With Haters With the advance of the internet, a new type of human being has emerged which is "The Hater". Dealing with haters is tough. It can take some balls when you first encounter them, due to the fact that they don't have any type of censorship when it comes to telling things you don't want to hear. They can literally make you feel and look like shit. You won't be able to recover if someone tells you that your work sucks, that you ain't worth shit and that you'll never be successful. It can literally kills your motivation and any chances you might have for succedding. So, how can you overcome dealing with haters? Is there anything you can do in order to build a wall that will make it almost impenetrable for people to get in? What type of mindset should you have when dealing with haters? Watch this video and find out! Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer Dealing With Haters & Negative Feedback: https://www.youtube.com/wa
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Simple Programmer Podcast 205: Coding Interviews: What About "Online Whiteboard Tests"?
31/08/2016 Duration: 07minThere are a lot of buzz about online whiteboard tests and coding on whiteboards in the software development world. Most programmers fear of going on a job interview and getting to do a code testing on a whiteboard. I've talked about whiteboard coding tests and why they might be good for you indeed. However, in today's video, I 've received a question asking me about online whiteboard tests. What do I think about these online whiteboard tests? According to one of our viewers, these online whiteboard tests make you feel pressured to answer and give you very little time to finish them. As a result, you start to feel pressured and end up not giving your full potential. What I think about these tests? I think they're good and they can definitely help you get the job as a software developer. Wanna know more about what I think? Listen to this episode and find out! Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ Coding Interviews On Whiteboards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIS31BAL-_g Cracking The Coding Interview Book: http
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Simple Programmer Podcast 204: I Want To Work 16 Hours A Day... Should I?
30/08/2016 Duration: 09minI Want To Work 16 Hours A Day... Should I? If you watch my channel you've probably noticed the importance I give to working and working hard. I think working hard is the only thing that will lead you directly to your dreams and make you accomplish things you wouldn't even imagine were possible. In today's video I received a question from a guy asking me if he should work 16 hours a day. He says that we wants to advance his career and that he probably spends 16 hours per day working non-stop. However, as you probably know, working 16 hours is kind of dangerous. It can lead to stress, burnout, staying up late hours to get something done and not doing anything, etc. So, should he commit to this schedule? What should he know in order to get what he wants and still maintain a well-balanced lifestyle? Watch this video and find out! Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ JOIN Simple Programmer's Community: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer The 10x Rule Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/the10xrulebook How To Man
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Simple Programmer Podcast 203: Can I Change My Blog's Theme?
29/08/2016 Duration: 08minThere is a lot of doubt when it comes to choosing a theme for your blog. A lot of people don't know which theme they should pick when building a blog. I talk about this extensively in my blogging course. However, there are some programmers who want to change their blog themes and this is where it start to get odd. Can you change your blog's theme once you have picked it? Wouldn't it confuse your readers? Wouldn't it make your readers avoid getting to your blog, since you've changed it completely? In this video I'll discuss more about this stuff and why you should avoid changing the theme of your blog and, if you do it, at least make sure you'll do it the right way. Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer Specialization & Niching Down For Programmers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W5SK-MGjp_KSFZF2pEMCt8
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Simple Programmer Podcast 202: How To Grow A Blog From Zero
26/08/2016 Duration: 08minGrowing a blog can be tough and difficult sometimes. It takes time to start a blog, write blog posts consistently, attract an audience so that you can really get the benefits of blogging. One of the most asked questions I get is "How To Grow A Blog From Zero"? Starting a new blog is definitely an investment that takes a lot of time and energy from you. Today there is a lot of different things on the internet about starting a blog. People often sell a lot of different tools, there are a lot of different strategies out there that promises to "attract visitors to your blog" and a lot of people get into that. However... Is this really a good option? What can you expect from these strategies? What is THE ONE THING you can do that is the support and baseline for all of this? Listen to this episode and find out! Check out Hired.com: https://hired.com/simpleprogrammer Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ Developer 2 Entrepreneur Early Access Course: https://simpleprogrammer.com/entrepreneurial-course FREE Blogging Cou
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Simple Programmer Podcast 201: Interview With Matt From Engineered Truth
25/08/2016 Duration: 37minI recently catch up with Matt from Engineered Truth to bring his awesome advice to this YouTube Channel. For those who don't know, Matt is an awesome guy who has a blog and a YouTube Channel where he talks about degrees and why you don't need a degree to be successful in life. In this little snippet extracted from his own website, Matt says: "With all the confusion I experienced in career choice, it’s no wonder that I am passionate about helping people find that direction. I dedicate my channel and most of my free time to helping people choose a major, guiding them to be successful within that major, and then making a smooth transition from college to the real world." So, if you're feeling lost in your career and you want to learn more about how to find your passion in life, you should definitely watch this video. We had an wonderful talk about paths software developers can pursue when it comes to mastering their careers. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: Visit Engineered Truth: https://www.youtube.com/user/Engineer
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Simple Programmer Podcast 200: How Do I Know If My Stuff Is Good Enough?
24/08/2016 Duration: 08minHow Do I Know If My Stuff Is Good Enough? A lot of programmers suffer from not knowing if their stuff is good enough. Insecurity is a big part of everyone's life and, most of us push ourselves backward when it comes to getting our stuff out there, for the public. In today's video, I received a question from a reader asking me about how can he overcome the fear of getting his stuff out there. He is producing a lot of stuff but he hasn't released it to the public. he is afraid of getting his stuff out and it not being good enough. So, what should he do? How can he possibly know that his stuff is good enough to release it to the public? Should he wait a little more? Should he try to improve it even more? Watch this video and find out! Check Out Hired.com: https://hired.com/simpleprogrammer Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ How To Market Yourself Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/howtomarketyourself FREE Blogging Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/blog-course Focus On Being Crappy In Order To Become Great: h
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Simple Programmer Podcast 199: How To List A Self-Employment Project In My Resume?
22/08/2016 Duration: 06minHow To List A Self-Employment Project In My Resume? Most developers struggle when it comes to building a strong resume and listing previous experiences. I've talked before that a resume can definitely make or break you and, so, it is important to have a well-written resume to support your skills. However, some developers decide to go through the entrepreneurial road and end up self-employing themselves. How should you list a self-employment project on your resume? Is it even ethical to do that? What should you do when a company asks you about this company? What should you say? Watch this video and find out! Check Out Hired.com: https://hired.com/simpleprogrammer Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ Support The Channel & Join The Community: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer What Is The Best Way To Start Building An App?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4AxwVapCCU
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Simple Programmer Podcast 198: How To Negotiate With 2 Companies At The Same Time?
19/08/2016 Duration: 06minSome developers go through tough times when it comes to changing and finding new jobs. The process can be daunting, time-consuming and very stressful. Most developers end up accepting the first offer that comes up, afraid that they would not be able to get any better. This fear leads most developers direct to accepting not what they're worth but what they think it is the maximum that they can get. So, one of the things you can do when it comes to finding the best job offer for you is negotiating with different companies at the same. But... Is it possible? How could you possibly negotiate with 2 companies at the same time, what and how should you do all of this? Listen to this episode and find out!
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Simple Programmer Podcast 197: Why Do Remote Jobs Suck?
17/08/2016 Duration: 07minMost people have a dream of working remotely, or, for what it is known better, "work from home". They dream of waking up in their underwears, doing whatever they want, anytime they want and living the dream of having an amazing and free routine. However, what most people don't know is that working remotely sucks. Yeah, it really sucks. And it sucks really bad. There are a lot of things I could point out here to say how working remotely sucks but I chose to narrow down to three basic factors that make remote jobs suck: - Isolation & Lack Of Human Interaction - Need To Work More Hours - Tough Routines These are the three basic factors that make remote jobs suck. Wanna know more? Listen to this episode and find out! Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/ JOIN Simple Programmer's Community: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer How To Get A Job As A Remote Programmer?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH4XtCrj1bI