Simple Programmer Podcast

My Junior Is A Fierce Competitor... What Should I Do? Have you ever felt threatened by others employees? We all have been there. We have this nature of comparing ourselves to others. When it comes to this competitive world we're in, this can only result in anxiety and bad feelings. But, comparing yourself to established employees is one thing. What if this fierce competitor of yours is your junior...

Does It Matter Which Programming Language I Use? Have you ever wondered if it mattered which programming language you use as you work? As programmers, we need to learn how to make choices. Technology evolves at such a rapid pace that you can feel overwhelmed if you try to learn everything. There are hundreds of programming languages for you to choose and specialize and this is often why so many pr...

How To Develop Self-Discipline? Self-Discipline... Something that we all are aware of, we understand how important it is, yet we fail to manage it. Why so many people fail in developing self-discipline? Why do people find so hard to stick to a plan and follow it? Why is it so difficult to change your mind and develop new and healthier habits? In this video, I'll talk more about how you can start d...

Interview With Carl Franklin About Ketogenic Diets What is the Ketogenic Diet http://ketoexplained.com/ Keto Flu: http://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2013/04/16/Keto-flu-and-Sufficient-Intake-of-Electrolytes 2KD Eating Patterns http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=17 The Big Fat Surprise http://thebigfatsurprise.com/ 2KD Interview with Nina http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=20 The Diet Heart...

How To Move From Beginner To Advanced Programming? You're a beginner programmer. You don't know everything that the programming world has to offer but you know some stuff. However, you feel trapped. You feel like you're in place where you want to move from beginner to advanced programming but you don't know how. This is a place where a lot of programmers get stuck when they try to develop their sk...

How Long Does It Take To Write A Blog Post? If you're a blogger you've probably wondered if the amount of time you spend writing a blog post is "normal". Maybe you spend 8 hours writing a 500-word blog post. Or maybe you spend weeks trying to come up with a 2000 word blog post. How in the hell will you know if this is normal? How can you possibly know if this is a decent amount of time you should...

Is Software Development Analytical Or Art? A lot of people tend to ask me "John, why do you think that software development is art?". I do think software development is art. While this might seem controversial, let me explain my point. First of all, we need to understand how hybrid things are nowadays. It's difficult to find something 100% pure in 2016. Things mix up with other things and they get...

Why Is Marketing "Result Oriented"? If you deal with marketing in your day-to-day life, you've probably heard that marketing is a "result oriented" thing. But, what do I mean by marketing being "result oriented"? Whenever you try to market something, you need to focus on the results you're bringing to your audience, instead of the features of your project. But does it have an explanation for it? W...

How To Contribute To The Open Source Community? The open source community grows each and every day. A lot of companies are adopting open source software, people and students are using it to learn, innovate and create new things and the landscape is drastically changing, each and every day. Due to that, a lot of forums have emerged, with people helping each other and discovering new things together...

I Became A Manager And I Don't Write Code Anymore... What Now? Becoming a manager is a part of some software developers. They work during some years, get to know the company, get some experience and they eventually become managers. However, the job of a manager includes a lot of different tasks than writing code: you need to manage people, have social skills, have the ability to manage projects, m...

Interview with Doc Testosterone Due to a lot of requests, I decided to continue doing this video series for guys. Just quite after I've done the video about Pornography & Masturbation, Doc Testosterone started also doing a lot of videos about that important topic. As you know, I don't believe in coincidences, so... I decided to record an entire interview with Doc Testosterone, telling you about ma...

I Have So Many Goals I Can't Focus... What Should I Do? 21st Century. We have a lot of things going on, projects to do and things to handle. We need to be able to cope and maintain our career, family, social life, dream projects, etc. All of these things can turn out to be pretty consuming. All of these things can drain your time and energy and make you completely lost. When you get lost however,...

Screencasting Vs. Blogging: Which One Is Better? If you watch this YouTube Channel regularly, you probably know the importance I give to blogging. Blogging has proven to change careers, improve your reputation and give you opportunities that no other method would give you. However, today I received a question about screencasting. What would I say that is the best option: screencasting or blogging?...

How To Become A Consultant Without Experience? A lot of programmers dream of becoming consultants. Consultants are often a status job that can provide you a very good financial reward, while putting you at a very good and solid level at your career. There are a lot of different ways of becoming a consultant. The most common is to make a gradual transition, once you achieve a certain level at your...

Some Freelancing Questions A lot of people have the dream to become freelancers. They aim that by working as freelancers they would get more flexible with their agenda and even make more money. However, becoming a freelancer isn't easy. There are a lot of questions that need to be answered and this can cause some confusion. I tried to answer some questions on this video: 1) I have a great idea and...

How Passive Is Real Estate? Real Estate is a well-known invest and it is among one of the best types of investment in the world. it is solid, can provide a high return rate, etc. However, how passive is real estate? How much will you need to invest your time and effort in this type of investment? is it worth to start investing in real estate if you don't have time to put into this investment? Watc...

Should I Invest In Technologies For Self Development? Today I received a question from a reader asking me if he should invest in technologies for self-development. The situation is basically this: He works for a company and he wants to improve his knowledge. So, he asked if it was a good idea to buy technology licenses so that he can improve and learn using that technology? Is it a good idea? is t...

Should I Sacrifice My Sleep So I Can Work More? In this video, I'll talk a little about sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is when you give up your sleep in exchange of other "more important tasks". Today I received a question from a reader asking me about sleep deprivation. In this video, he asked me if it was ok to sacrifice his sleep in order to work more and advance in his career. While this...

Do I Need A Prestigious Degree To Get Hired By A Big Company? This is a question I receive a lot: "John, do I need a prestigious degree to get hired by a big company?". People fear that they won't be able to get hired by a big company like Google or Microsoft if they don't possess a prestigious degree. Is is true? Big companies have merely two ways of recruiting people: 1- They use recruiters and...

Does It Matter If People Are Smarter Than You? Have you ever felt that? You're in a room, and you feel like other people are smarter than you. You begin to feel like shit like you'll never accomplish anything. Sounds familiar huh? In today's video, I received a question from a student asking me about this thing. Does it matter if people are smarter than you? Will these people have a much better li...

Are Hybrid Apps A Good Choice? Hybrid Apps seem to be getting a lot of attention over the last months. People are experimenting and it seems that we have a lot more of these type of apps being produced. But... What are hybrid apps? According to techtarget.com, "A hybrid application (hybrid app) is one that combines elements of both native and Web applications. Native applications are developed for...

How Do You Find A Mentor? Most people feel lost in life. They don't know which path to take, they don't know what do to next and it often ends up creating stress and stopping people from evolving. What some people end up doing is finding a mentor. They search for someone to show them the right steps and what to do next. The benefits of having a mentor are innumerous: boost your confidence, helps y...

How To Prevent Companies From Stealing Your Idea? How could you possibly compete with big companies? Most of the developers want to be entrepreneurs. They love the process of creating an idea, shaping it, releasing, watching how the public will perceive this idea and, of course, making a profit from it. However, there is a small point that needs to be highlighted here: Big Companies. How could it...

How Do I Find A Job In A Small Niche? How are you supposed to find a job in a small niche? A lot of people are afraid of taking the leap and investing in a career they like because of fear. It happens more often when it's a small niche we are talking about. A lot of people fear that they won't be able to get a job and live a stable life if they invest and a small niche. In today's episode, I answe...

Do Companies Like To Hire Entrepreneurs? Companies like to hire people. That's an obvious statement. However... Do companies like to hire entrepreneurs? Today, I've received a question from a reader asking me that question. He wants to include in his resume that he is an entrepreneur but he is afraid that it might end up ruining his career and his chances of getting a job. So, this is my question...