Learning new technologies, frameworks, and processes as a programmer gives you a feeling of accomplishment. But unchecked, learning can become a dangerous addiction that damages your software development career.
In this episode, I share how software engineers can cap their earning potential if they fall into common traps when learning is the absolute wrong thing to do. If you want to have a long career in software and get the rewards, recognition, and success you deserve - knowing when to (and not to) learn is essential.
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Chapter markers / timelinks:
(1:22) 1. How Learning Addiction Harms Tech Careers
(1:28) 1.1 Procrastination
(3:03) 1.2 Sunk Costs
(3:57) 1.3 Declining Value
(5:41) 1.4 Social Avoidance
(7:15) 1.5 Work/Life Imbalance
(8:48) 2. How To Know When Learning is a Trap
(8:54) 2.1 Self-Delusion Your Project Requires It
(10:01) 2.2 Self-Delusion You Need It To Get a New Job
(11:20) 2.3 Influencer Hype and Vanity Metrics
(13:03) 2.4 Tech Industry Pushes Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
(15:10) 2.5 Current Challenge Looks Easier in New Tech
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