If you've been programming for a while and it doesn't seem as fun as it used to be, maybe it's time to take a step back and look at why. In this episode I'd like to help you figure out what the the root cause of your frustration with coding might be.
It's only natural that if you started off writing code and eventually got good at it, you'd come to the conclusion that programming is the best tech job for you. But there could be a better fit, or you may need to double down on persuasion and some other skills than just writing code.
When you're on too complicated of a tech stack, you haven't learned important soft skills like persuasion, and you make work your life - it's pretty likely that coding is going to start to suck. The good news is, you don't have to stay that way! By identifying which of these reasons for why you're not having as much fun programming apply to you, it's possible to start taking action today to get your tech career back on track.
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Chapter markers / timelinks:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:40) Why Isn't Programming Fun Anymore?
(0:56) 1. You're Not Challenged
(2:16) 2. Programming Not Biggest Talent
(4:23) 3. Your Industry Is Boring
(5:26) 4. Tech Stack Too Complicated
(6:28) 5. You're Not Learning To Influence
(8:09) 6. Your Job Is Toxic
(9:30) 7. Work Is Your Life
(11:18) Episode Groove
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