John Sonmez

For most software developers, coding is the fun part. The hard bits are dealing with clients, peers, and managers and staying productive, achieving financial security, keeping yourself in shape, and finding true love. This book is here to help. Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual is a guide to a well-rounded, satisfying life as a technology professional. In it, developer and life coach John Sonmez offers advice to developers on important subjects like career and productivity, personal finance and investing, and even fitness and relationships. Arranged as a collection of 71 short chapters, this fun listen invites you to dip in wherever you like. A "Taking Action" section at the end of each chapter tells you how to get quick results. Soft Skills will help make you a better programmer, a more valuable employee, and a happier, healthier person.

The Software Developer's Life Manual

Soft Skills

Deep down, you know that you are meant to live a life better than the one you're living right now. You know that you are capable of doing, having, and being so much more-but you're too damn lazy to experience who you truly are at your core and having what you're really worth. I know how you feel because 8 years ago, I was in your shoes. I was lazy, overweight, filled with fear, and living WAY below my potential. This book takes you into my personal journey out of laziness and into a life of empowerment and self-discipline. In this book, I will share with you:* The mindset that had me trapped in laziness, fear, and procrastination and how I broke free* How I created a new mindset of a tenacious, unstoppable bulldog* What the bulldog mindset is all about and why you must have it * Why I do hard shit* Why I became a finisher, and moreIf you're really ready to give up laziness, I'll show you how I did it and how you can too.

How to Overcome Laziness, Defeat Procrastination, Increase Productivity, and Break Through Barriers Like an Unstoppable Bulldog

Stop Being Lazy

The most important trait a successful man MUST have is self-confidence... Yet self-confidence for young men is at an all time low... But you won't hear this story in the news. You won't find this in a classroom. And society doesn't care about you anymore. In fact, they cheer when you fail. They feed you BS feel-good lines with zero substance. And they tell you confidence is something you either have or don't. But this is a sneaky lie... A lie meant to keep you insecure. Designed to delay your potential. And to put you on a hamster wheel of never ending self-sabotage. The truth is... you can change your life and develop authentic self-confidence. Once you recognize your fears, accept your flaws and wake up to the brutal truths of life... You will develop powerful inner strength. Become the man you were destined to be. And unlock your hidden potential... Because with self-confidence comes great power for change... Like the ability to persuade and influence people around you. You'll gain the trust of new clients and customers. You'll attain skills to lead and attract meaningful relationships. With this book I want to give you a practical guide and a no-nonsense plan to execute on... ...And show you how to harness the true power of self-confidence. In this brief book you'll discover: Why you can't "fake it until you make it" anymore The simple 5-step process to pull out genuine self-confidence Powerful "_______ _____" method to crush fear and anxiety When you pick up the book today -- you'll also find out: My quick 10-step checklist to build relentless self-confidence How to use the "Compounding Confidence Cycle" for unshakable belief in yourself The dangers of overconfidence and how it can derail you from getting everything you want So if you have regrets and aren't living up to your true potential. You owe it to yourself to pick up this book. It's a quick read and it will help you create a sound plan for success. Click the buy now button and create a life worth fighting for.

Stop Being the Victim and Boost Your Self-Esteem

Self-Confidence for Men

Eric Butow

Get ready for interview success Programming jobs are on the rise, and the field is predicted to keep growing, fast. Landing one of these lucrative and rewarding jobs requires more than just being a good programmer. Programming Interviews For Dummies explains the skills and knowledge you need to ace the programming interview. Interviews for software development jobs and other programming positions are unique. Not only must candidates demonstrate technical savvy, they must also show that they’re equipped to be a productive member of programming teams and ready to start solving problems from day one. This book demystifies both sides of the process, offering tips and techniques to help candidates and interviewers alike. Prepare for the most common interview questions Understand what employers are looking for Develop the skills to impress non-technical interviewers Learn how to assess candidates for programming roles Prove that you (or your new hires) can be productive from day one Programming Interviews For Dummies gives readers a clear view of both sides of the process, so prospective coders and interviewers alike will learn to ace the interview.

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