Maintaining Motivation as a Software Engineer

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  • SUCH a struggle for so many people, maintaining motivation. I thought I would take the time and just talk about how I maintain my high levels of motivation.
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  • @Wyrevolverowany
    @Wyrevolverowany Рік тому +908

    Ending is clearly an emotional roller coaster.
    Also best tip about productivity: if you feel unproductive check on 3 simple things:
    - physical activity
    - eating
    - sleep
    If you lack any of those it gets a lot harder to gain motivation

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +159

      yeah, i assume general wellness. you aren't doing these, there is no way you can accomplish anything.

    • @misterperson7070
      @misterperson7070 Рік тому +6

      I think I know mine but even doing that requires time & motivation, its so easy to not do stuff but it just puts you deeper into a rut.

    • @efraim6960
      @efraim6960 Рік тому

      pretty much

    • @sharathkumark9692
      @sharathkumark9692 Рік тому +3

      And start doing even though you don't feel like you wanna do.
      I watched a video on motication from a channel(which is related to mental health), It's a cycle were you get motivation when you do and accomplish something that you like, and you need motivation to do the same. Motivating yourself is about beaking that cycle and start *DOING* things.
      Hope this helps

    • @user-lb1ib8rz4h
      @user-lb1ib8rz4h Рік тому +5

      ​@@sharathkumark9692 a lot of youtube channels about mental health simply don't know what they're talking about. you have to figure out the line between "i'm feeling a bit lazy to start" vs "i'm burnt out on this thing" and forcing yourself to start in the latter case is incredibly unhealthy. for the former case, you should still try to figure out what that barrier is to starting in the first place, so rather than having to force yourself to start, you can craft an environment for yourself where starting, if you're actually enjoying it, becomes easier.
      relying on "motivation" isn't necessarily the best idea in the first place - you have to rely on the environment to be set up to make you succeed. and if you can't craft that environment... that's where you have to look deeper.

  • @joao20108Thagashi
    @joao20108Thagashi Рік тому +694

    dude, dont stop making these kind of videos, they r super helperful

    • @davidpereira7938
      @davidpereira7938 Рік тому +14

      mega helpful! The advice he puts out is incredible!

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +75

      hio! thanks bud :)

    • @rnkl0707
      @rnkl0707 Рік тому +2

      @@ThePrimeagen can you please provide detail of your headphone. Apart from that video is superuseful

    • @arshpreetsingh9618
      @arshpreetsingh9618 Рік тому +4

      Seriously.. i generally ignore every video with useful title but I always click yours. Because I know you say the truth

  • @ethanyuan5388
    @ethanyuan5388 Рік тому +207

    “Pursue making how you feel align with reality as opposed to letting reality be aligned to how you feel.”
    Extremely powerful words and a great lesson to everyone.

    • @oakla-video512
      @oakla-video512 Рік тому

      That's a worry, because I don't understand what they mean. Help?

    • @eirdonne_
      @eirdonne_ Рік тому +2

      ​@@oakla-video512 from what i understand, it's, in simple terms:
      feel whats actually happening in reality. dont change reality in your head by following your emotions.
      "pursue making how you feel align with reality" means "feel things that reflect reality." eg. if you got a job, be happy. yes, you didnt get the job you wanted, but you got a job, so dont ignore that by ONLY focusing on what you didnt get.
      the opposite is also true, "letting reality be aligned to how you feel," which means, "dont change reality in your head by following your emotions." following the previous example, it means feeling SO sad abt the job you never got that you literally forget you got your 2nd top choice.
      (thats what i got but someone better fact check me)

    • @max_ishere
      @max_ishere Рік тому

      I didn't it tho...

    • @nerdonspeed3493
      @nerdonspeed3493 22 дні тому

      hmm i have a way to find thing around the reality that can inspire or make me feel better when doing some task

  • @PhillipDressen
    @PhillipDressen Рік тому +231

    Love the advice series: keep it up! Focused on software for over 20 years, and these are some of the least communicated, hardest to learn topics...
    I came for the vim, I stay for the friendship!

  • @ryuk5709
    @ryuk5709 Рік тому +381

    I really really appreciate your "hot takes", they're resourceful and inspiring actually, and more of a wise man's advice than a hot take in my opinion.

  • @victorcomposes
    @victorcomposes Рік тому +83

    4:57 was too close to home for me; I, too, had no one telling me these things earlier, and it is difficult, but that is what strengthens you.

  • @louis-philippeturmel1479
    @louis-philippeturmel1479 Рік тому +43

    Thank you for these videos Prime, the general developer community is extremely luck to have you as a role model. Keep it up dude!

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +16

      that is pretty dang nice my friend.

  • @krombopuloslincler4849
    @krombopuloslincler4849 Рік тому +12

    Thank you for sharing this.
    I had quit 3 jobs thinking I'm not enough and it was not normal to feel that way.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +4

      yeah, we all feel this. Its completely normal.

  • @peaske
    @peaske Рік тому +25

    I love these. A virtual mentor.

  • @luke.m
    @luke.m Рік тому +141

    I relate 100%. Going through a moment in life where I’m forced to reflect back over a decade: accomplishments, motivation, and lack thereof.
    Thanks for putting your thoughts and feelings out there in these videos. They come at a very timely moment for me…

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +23

      that is great to hear. thanks for the nice note.

  • @t6hp
    @t6hp Рік тому +92

    I grew up without a dad too, and this shit still hits home at 28 years old still trying to get a career in tech and do so many things that simply go against my entire background. I would like to deeply thank you for this series since I actually watch this more than your techie stuff (promise will watch it once I'm done with basics of C++ and DSA). I never realize how much I need this before actually setting down and watching it since I simply don't understand my own feelings.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +37

      my man. sorry to hear about the dad
      its hard

  • @RicardoNahuelGuzmanPastrana
    @RicardoNahuelGuzmanPastrana Рік тому +57

    No hablo inglés, no hago programación y tampoco soy ingeniero todavía pero me encantan tus videos. Tu filosofía de vida y tu forma de ser tú mismo me inspiran y motivan a ser un poco mejor en lo que hago cada día. Gracias por motivarnos a todos, no dejes de hacer videos ❤

  • @rodrigopoblete8112
    @rodrigopoblete8112 Рік тому +39

    You are motivation for many. Thanks for sharing that. You have no idea of the impact of what you do on people's lives.

  • @Draxen
    @Draxen Рік тому +86

    Dang bro, right in the feels ❤️ get after it 💪

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +18

      a lot of feels in there

    • @Draxen
      @Draxen Рік тому +1

      @@ThePrimeagen you the man… man 🫡

  • @RhettTrom1
    @RhettTrom1 Рік тому +33

    I needed to watch this video this morning. Thanks you for putting yourself out there and being vulnerable.

  • @bataunder6161
    @bataunder6161 Рік тому +8

    Dude, this hit me harder than I thought it would...
    Your "I cant let how I feel dictate what I should be doing" is my new motivational mantra.
    Thank you.

  • @theondono
    @theondono Рік тому +69

    Hot take: the most important skill in tech is being unmotivated and yet be able to stay rational and make progress.

  • @baseballMMAgames
    @baseballMMAgames Рік тому +9

    As a longtime psychotherapist (turning into a software dev), I can't tell you how many young college students would come to therapy and want to "find their motivation" again. This rings so true. It was such a shock to the system to have to do stuff that wasn't on the top of their list of things to do when there were so many other fun things to do. I love it. I always said, "Motivation is not something that you find and keep. It's something that keeps you doing things. When you start something hard, you have to realize it's gonna feel uncomfortable and difficult. Fight the feeling to do nothing!!!

  • @marcio603
    @marcio603 Рік тому +10

    Thanks for this video. I kind of needed that.
    - "pursue making how you fell align with reality as oppose to letting reality align on how you feel"
    - "I can't let how I feel dictate what I should be doing"

  • @domculpa
    @domculpa Рік тому +14

    Never saw a content creator deliver such passionate energy as you do Prime! Always get absolutely hyped when I watch these hot takes. Also appreciate not cutting out the emotional part! We're all humans, let's gooooooo! Legend!

  • @kamilogorek
    @kamilogorek Рік тому +6

    I'm in the same boat as you. Growing without a father is not an easy task, or rather a very difficult one. But it is doable.
    And that warm feeling of achievement is highly intensified, because of all the trials and errors you had to go through to get there.
    Appreciate you not cutting out that emotional part at the end of the video. Keep doing what you're doing.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +6

      yaya! thanks bud. we decided to keep it and happy about that.

  • @vellankiindeevar5530
    @vellankiindeevar5530 Рік тому +4

    " stop your fellings dictate your motivation " that hit me hard . thanks for the vid sir

  • @techno_tuna
    @techno_tuna Рік тому +6

    As someone still working on building that real sense of maturity myself, and who doesn't have a strong father figure to have learned it from, it means a lot just hearing the reality of it from someone whos' gone somewhere and made something of themselves. Thank you man.

  • @Quot_
    @Quot_ Рік тому +6

    I love this video. Thanks for keeping the emotional part in. It let everything you said hit in a real way and showed that you actually care about what you're talking about. I really appreciate that.
    I have a lot of issues with keeping motivated and it's nice to see others talk about it without it just being another video they need to crank out for the week.

  • @darielsurf
    @darielsurf Рік тому +3

    Awesome videos man, don't stop them. I appreciate your personal takes and wisdom. Much appreciated. Best of wishes!

  • @bradpreston9872
    @bradpreston9872 Рік тому +45

    Thank you so much for taking your time to make these videos. As someone who is self taught, it's tough to know what's normal and what isn't. To me, goals aren't achieved by motivation, motivation is created when goals are reached. I have so many goals I want to achieve for myself. I'm often referred to as a machine in my company because I'm constantly studying and building in my free time. This isn't because I'm explicitly motivated to do these things, but because these goals are important to me. When I start to see some real progress, I start to feel motivation to do more.
    I really do appreciate you making these videos for people like me who are newer to the tech world. There is a lot to learn and it makes it much easier to wade through the water with the advice you give.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +4

      you are welcome there Brad :)

    • @Rey_R_
      @Rey_R_ Рік тому +3

      "it's tough to know what's normal and what isn't" so relatable, especially if you are the only one with a specific job desc in the company.
      Man, I need a mentor just for the sake of experience sharing.

    • @bradpreston9872
      @bradpreston9872 Рік тому +3

      @@Rey_R_ That's my current situation and I'm really hitting some burnout. A mentor would be perfect. I'm probably going to start a twitch channel and code live. That way I can have people tell me what I'm doing wrong.

  • @DebugChug.
    @DebugChug. Рік тому +1

    Thank you!! You always bring these and they hot when I need them most. You’re always pushing out great content and you’ve help me rethink things and place and different, more mature, perspective on them. Thank you!

  • @AstroPawwz
    @AstroPawwz 3 місяці тому +1

    I also grew up without a dad. I got bullied all my life and never really got anywhere. I’ll be 30 in a few months and in the last 2 years I’ve learned so much about myself on my own from talking to other people, the one thing I was always so apprehensive about. I really appreciate you making this video. The end spoke to me as well the entire video but the ending really tied it all together and motivates me even more to pursue the knowledge I’m seeking. I’m a newer subscriber but I just wanna say thank you. You are a great man and I am glad I found you. ❤

  • @Jonathoncu29t
    @Jonathoncu29t Рік тому +7

    This is the most valuable and down to earth advice video I have ever seen in youtube. Thank you for giving out this for free.

  • @marcocapacchietti6753
    @marcocapacchietti6753 Рік тому +3

    I was bingeing your channel and wasn't prepared for this video to shlapp that hard at the end. it got to me, as a coder and as a millennial going through therapy, massive respect my guy, and thank you.

  • @williamfish1407
    @williamfish1407 Рік тому +1

    Love you man. Can relate to dad stuff. Proud of you across the Internet and across the pond 😊

  • @sathishkannan6600
    @sathishkannan6600 9 місяців тому +3

    These are the talks that makes you connect with a youtuber. That's makes a follower to a passionate follower, since you gave something that is so valuable to them. Thank you.

  • @bendotcodes
    @bendotcodes Рік тому +46

    Motivation comes so much more when you are in motion. How many times have you started something you didn't want to do at first and then thought it was not so bad? I also think it comes so much more when you are in a creator mindset (coding) rather than consumer mindset (reading news/social medias) and have a clear end in mind.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +8

      yayaya. such facts.

    • @avidrucker
      @avidrucker Рік тому +1

      I agree, I often find concrete objectives/goals to be helpful! 👍👍👍 I also am concerned about over-consumption of passive content (I've quit social media outside of that one "professional network"...)

  • @jamesvaci7382
    @jamesvaci7382 Рік тому +1

    dude, you're killing it, thank you so much for making these videos!

  • @jasoneisele5920
    @jasoneisele5920 Рік тому

    Absolutely love the channel. Came for the blazingly fast comparisons and experiments, subbed for the human behind the camera. Appreciate all that you put out there, it's extremely appreciated.

  • @LuisPerez-cb4rp
    @LuisPerez-cb4rp Рік тому +6

    Bro this really hits home for me. Ive been feeling like this, which is crazy because this is deft my best year in terms of career, but there is just SO MUCH work to do that i struggle making meaningful progress on my free time. I have two web app projects, a full time job as senior dev and im helping my wife start he makeup brand as well. So im on the computer 24/7 and there are some points where i know i should be working and mentally i feel good to work but there is this anxiety getting in the way because how much work there is to do, I consume a lot of work related content during these times but i struggle to get to coding. The fact that you feel this way or somewhat similar really helps me accept it as part of the lifestyle. I have to learn how to deal with it. It is a hard pill to swallow but starting is the only thing that makes the difference. I really appreciate the content you put out bro. If you ever need anything dont hesitate to ask

  • @ArielBenichou
    @ArielBenichou Рік тому +6

    I can say that from my side the motivation is coming from people like you.
    fighters and passionate people ramp up my motivation.
    so I make sure to surround myself with inspiration and people I admire.
    And I can tell you that I'm doing and refining this for the last 14 years, and it is working pretty well for me. 😄
    Cheers to ThePrimeagen and to all of you!

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +2

      thanks :) I really appreciate that nice comment.

  • @kburb91
    @kburb91 Рік тому +1

    I just found your channel and I am honestly blown away. I appreciate the transparency and realness that you give. I never thought I would find my passion. I felt like a “jack of all trade, master of none”. I started learning to code, and am finally really excited about something. I finally found my passion, but am also going through major life changes and trying not to sink into depression. I really needed this video. Thank you for pushing through how you felt, because this video really inspired me and gave confirmation that I needed.

  • @BoudewijnDanser
    @BoudewijnDanser Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this, completely agree. Also love the fact that you're one of the few videos that I don't have to increase the playback to at least 1.5 times for. :D Keep them coming.

  • @atulpatildbz
    @atulpatildbz Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much for this.
    You and your videos are the reason why i started learning Vim.
    Your videos about how to be a better senior engineer has personally helped me a lot.
    I can never thank you enough.

  • @ericallen7854
    @ericallen7854 Рік тому +16

    This is some straight fatherly wisdom! I really appreciate the transparency and honesty my man. By powering through to finish this video it shows how you’re walking the walk and giving the advice you wanted but didn’t get growing up. You’re being a dad to the next generation with this video. That is such a huge gift to men that are growing up like you did that find this video. Thank you for your encouragement and helping others learn what you learned the hard way.

  • @_marcinrakowski
    @_marcinrakowski Рік тому

    Love you man. Your wisdom and honesty are appreciated. The take on not relying on motivation to make us move on our vision and goals never get old. Thanks for the reminder!

  • @numb51477
    @numb51477 Рік тому +1

    I grew up in a similar upbringing and seeing you tear up motivated me hard because you know what it is like and I know what it is like, you inspired me truly to make it happen and I deeply appreciate you from the bottom of my heart you are a real impact on the world at large your chaotic energy is so fun to absorb you are a true inspiration!

  • @vibecoderdev
    @vibecoderdev Рік тому +3

    I love and respect the energy that you put out. Naturally getting the motivation is hard for me too and I find that showing up even when it's rough is what helps me be in a motivated state. I use the same for gym motivation as with my work. Especially for me as someone who has ADHD personality, There are so many distractions these days that will easily break any momentum requiring more motivation the next time, further depleting the resource pool of available motivation. So for me, I use the steps:
    1) show up 2) close off any distractions 3) start with a easy win for warmup 4) go for the toughest thing that needs to be completed.

  • @Don_XII
    @Don_XII Рік тому +5

    I usually don't comment, but man no words can describe how much this is meaningful to me. I always appreciate your energy and enthusiasm which why I always keep coming back to watching your videos.. and to see that you sometimes struggle with that just gives me so much hope and energy to dedicate more towards the goal that I am looking for.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +1

      ! I am glad I could do that for you :)
      Its true though, I don't always feel on fire constantly. I make my own fire.

  • @OmarBassam
    @OmarBassam Рік тому +1

    I am so glad you shared your story. It's very inspiring how you managed to keep this positive attitude given what you have been through.

  • @scottiedoesno
    @scottiedoesno Рік тому

    Very heartfelt and super helpful! I definitely have felt the change over time as I've continued in the industry. I still love it and have a ton of fun most days, but yeah, there are always going to be those days where you just wake up not ready to do your job. Glad to hear everyone, even you, have that. It definitely helps with any potential second thoughts.

  • @Konamalunu
    @Konamalunu Рік тому +5

    Thanks, I needed to hear this right now. Even if my job should be fun right now, actually I did not feel so unmotivated for a long time. Your advice is simple, but when you have never thought about it like that, it is pretty profound.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +2

      well hears to some accomplishments in the future.

  • @cole9822
    @cole9822 Рік тому +5

    Amazing advice. I have been letting my mental barriers get in the way of what I know I really want, I needed this. Love how you can talk about everything from vim to this. Keep up the great work, been watching you for a long time and will continue to do so.

  • @AbdelRahmanAdel-ok5uk
    @AbdelRahmanAdel-ok5uk Рік тому

    Thank you so much, You have been giving me so much hope in actually progressing in the tech industry, your vulnerability and showing how it really is is honestly just what I needed, Thank you and I really wish you keep going and teaching us your experience.

  • @giovanni8939
    @giovanni8939 Рік тому +1

    Prime, I appreciate you so much for doing this. You are truly an authentic person trying to help others and that is invaluable to me. Thank you

  • @danielkagan6033
    @danielkagan6033 Рік тому +6

    You’re the reason I fell in love with coding again, after couple years of hating it. I started using vim and rust and doing side projects thanks to your videos.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +2

      dang! Thanks bud for such a nice note. I really appreciate that :)

  • @aritraroy3493
    @aritraroy3493 Рік тому +9

    You know I love you Prime UwU. Y'all got this (Me included, hopefully).
    Can totally relate with the not feeling motivated at all to do crap. I had the notion that the novel feeling I felt when I started off would be constant. The apathy set in within a year of being in engineering. Now I am making changes in my perspective so that I stay connected to what reality is because this crushing feeling in my case was caused by the hyperrealistic expectation of enjoyment from my work.
    TLDR: (In my opinion) Do stuff, you'll feel great at best and meh at worst. But do stuff because you made this choice. You got this!

  • @djaksonclebergoncalvesfilh9513

    Man, your content and energy really motivates me. And all that you said I can relate, we are not told do get motivation inside of ourselves, but thinking a light will come up on our heads. I really appreciate your way of being real, sharing personal deep and funny situations, that's real life. That may sound cliché, but you are one of the few people I just click right away to watch the videos ~blazingly fast~
    Much love and admiration from a Brazilian fan!

  • @SamSepiol127
    @SamSepiol127 Рік тому

    I can feel every single word. Thank you for sharing all that and this is actually more motivating than 99% of “motivational videos” out there❤

  • @s4degh
    @s4degh Рік тому +13

    This so true, I have had the exact experience of getting motivated after starting to do what I really wanted to do for so long but just didn't feel like. I could be still waiting to somehow get motivated if I never gave myself a force to start it.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +5

      gotta force it. it works SOOOO often.

  • @resmem
    @resmem Рік тому +2

    I needed this, thank you Prime!

  • @wagnermeyer7915
    @wagnermeyer7915 Рік тому +1

    Hey, thanks for sharing a little bit of how you feel sometimes and a little bit of your story. I also grown up without a dad but I had my mon and my grandma which gave me a solid base to do whatever I wanted. I didn't get to college but I'm a self-taught software engineer and my learning resources are people like you (specially you). I'm pretty happy with all the things I know and the things I have today. Thank you so much for doing what you do, you really deserves everything good you have in your life. Keep doing the awesome work you do, you're my hero!

  • @brettcoover
    @brettcoover Рік тому

    Thank you for being so open and vulnerable, it is an inspiration

  • @vaisakhkm783
    @vaisakhkm783 Рік тому +3

    okey i opened youtube, feeling bad...
    top recommentation was this video
    now i am 🙃 going back to study for next weeks exam.... thanks for your grate motivation

  • @n0ks
    @n0ks Рік тому +6

    spot on advices prime, i've been feeling axiety sometimes in the last months by doing work on a project that is always on a brink of a disaster with deadlines
    but i'm just pushing through anyway and greasing myself with coconut oil to stay motivated

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +2

      careful. them extrinsic ones can be very hurtful. I hope that you get through all the deadlines and shit. Those are rough.

    • @n0ks
      @n0ks Рік тому

      @@ThePrimeagen yeah one thing that always helped me, is doing exercises almost everyday after working and getting good nights of sleep.
      That helps alot and play a great role on staying motivated

  • @maxisqt
    @maxisqt Рік тому

    Thank you for being real, and for humbling yourself and letting us know you struggle exactly the same way we do, and thank you for telling us what you do to try to overcome it. I have massive imposter syndrome, I feel like everyone around me delivers so much and I deliver so little, it’s nice to be reminded of the reality that you just have to sit down and do what you don’t want to do and hope that at some point your head and your heart connect. You taught that lesson, and you taught it from a place of compassion whilst most other people would get tired of people whining about motivation and lash out calling them lazy. Instead you met us where we are, and with compassion gave us the advice you’d give yourself, that’s fucking based.

  • @alps-uk
    @alps-uk Рік тому

    This got real very quickly, wasn’t expecting the emotion - love the honesty and the wisdom! 😊

  • @adheusrangel
    @adheusrangel Рік тому +5

    Ok, Prime. This one was a hard-hit.
    It makes me happy to know that you're doing well and I wish you the best.
    If I was your dad, dude, I'll be so happy to have such an awesome personality as my son!
    Thank you.

  • @jfk1337
    @jfk1337 Рік тому +4

    Had to write an exam about java this semester, failed hard because i couldn't get any motivation learning this language. I've started reading books about rust and go, but that uni forces me to learn java really kills alot of motivation :(

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +4

      yeah. this is truly where maturity needs to play a key role. You have to set aside how you feel and just push through for the sake of winning. I totally get not working in a language you love. I work in c++ all the time and I absolutely hate that language.

  • @sv2621
    @sv2621 Рік тому

    Never commented on your videos but this video deserves it. Going through tough times at the moment and motivation is really hard to find. That's a self-destructive loop, the less you accomplish the less you are motivated. I have to start breaking that loop even though I feel like shit that can't do anything. Thank you for this video.

  • @tomdeneire
    @tomdeneire Рік тому

    Thanks for posting this video. Your courage and vulnerability will definitely help others. Helped me for sure

  • @Draxen
    @Draxen Рік тому +5

    Waiting for the new “bun” runtime hot take -
    BLAZINGLY FAST 🔥

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +2

      i heard these things. i 'll probably do something with it shortly.

  • @Bhanukamax
    @Bhanukamax Рік тому +15

    wow, man this is the best one ever! I never expected the last bit to be emotional and I decided to comment even before I watched that bit anyway. And I wish there was a plus button on the damn thumbs-up button! I'm going to watch this one over and over, it's gold, sorry my English is not strong enough to give you the best appreciation. I'm not sure even you can beat this video, and that's a compliment. respect prime! respect! 🙏

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому +7

      yayaya! Thanks bud. I recognize you from practically every video I have ever released. Thanks for always commenting and engaging :)

  • @calcs001
    @calcs001 Рік тому +2

    100% man, this is great advice! Love the content, the raw hot takes, and delivery, don’t stop being you :-)
    As a developer of 15 yrs, in IT for 20, I know this advice will help many in tech survive. Heck, great advice in general in any field.
    Thanks for what you do sir.

  • @Yutaro-Yoshii
    @Yutaro-Yoshii Рік тому

    I just wanted to tell you that I love you and your content. I can tell that your words are coming from your heart, and genuine will to help others. I've been struggling with motivation lately too, and your word hit me home hard. I always thought that motivation needs to come naturally, but you made me realize that it's okay to start your day shitty, and you can still feel good and productive afterwards.

  • @corrediusy
    @corrediusy Рік тому +2

    This hits me right in the feels. I have the same issue growing up without a father to now teaching my almost teenage daughter lessons. Soon, It will be my son.

    • @ThePrimeagen
      @ThePrimeagen  Рік тому

      hah, only an 8 yo son right now (oldest). Haven't quite got to the advice years.

  • @Pbertrand_dev
    @Pbertrand_dev Рік тому +5

    How do you maintain that gorgeous mustache as a Software Engineer?

  • @deanandreakis5010
    @deanandreakis5010 Рік тому +1

    I enjoy watching because you are informative and authentic…keep going!

  • @miropaintola
    @miropaintola Рік тому

    You're a true inspirator and a motivator. Thanks to you, Prime, I pushed through with learning VIM, I pushed through and committed myself to learning Workman to replace qwerty. I push myself every day to learn something new, improve and become a better engineer. You are one of the biggest inspirations for me, and I am truly grateful that you find the time and motivation to push these videos out, even when there's a lack of motivation.

  • @gabeclark8050
    @gabeclark8050 Рік тому

    Dude you are so amazing. I love your videos and your passion and energy. The thing about excelling in anything you do is just doing it even when no part of you wants to do any of it. Thanks for being such an awesome person man. Thank you.

  • @nuderedfinger
    @nuderedfinger Рік тому +1

    I love how genuine you are, you really bare yourself to your audience. I would love to meet you someday! You seem like a totally amazing guy to have in one's life! Your kids are very lucky, as is your audience (me included)! In regards to your video about carefully choosing your mentors; you are definitely a VERY good mentor if you ask me.
    Also, I'm glad you don't shy away from giving your "hot takes". Sometimes people don't think they want to hear the hard truths, but once the truth is spoken, that's when the seeds of inspiration, hope, and direction can be planted.
    Thank you Primeagen!!

  • @dejangegic
    @dejangegic 8 місяців тому

    I love this from the hearth approach. I need this more than the technical docs. Please keep doing this.

  • @mikezpo
    @mikezpo Рік тому

    From all the tech videos I’ve seen, this is the best most truthful one!
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @brunomello7499
    @brunomello7499 Рік тому

    Well this ending where you almost cried really got me, and it's amazing that you keep that in because I would have just cut it off. Kinda shows how you are truly open to your audience and trusts us to be like that
    So I'm just here to add in that this trust goes both ways. Thanks man ♥️

  • @Bebinson_
    @Bebinson_ Рік тому

    hey man, i just want to say i really enjoy your videos in general, they are super informative and just flat out enjoyable. Thanks you for your advices, as a junior dev and young person in general it's nice to have a source from a person who's been there, done that. I hope you keep enjoying doing videos and i'm glad you found your own place in life after having to grow up on your own. love : )

  • @DanielLopez-et3vc
    @DanielLopez-et3vc Рік тому

    Prime, you're the freaking greatest! Your content is helpful AF (and entertaining too). Thanks for sharing

  • @frederickmichaud6783
    @frederickmichaud6783 Рік тому

    Great inspiration in this video. I take no pleasure in seeing how emotional that last part made you, but It’s somewhat comforting to know that even the great ones struggle with motivation sometimes. It would be easy for us watching to think you’re always “On” 100% of the time given how proficient you are in your steams. The great thing about that struggle that you shared, having to learn it on your own, is that you get bestow that on your children and make great resilient little humans :)

  • @kalvinpearce
    @kalvinpearce Рік тому +2

    was gonna comment "Aww you're the greatest" but I don't feel it really does you justice. I just wanna say I think we are really lucky to have such a positive and healthy person to look up to

  • @putinlucifer9468
    @putinlucifer9468 Рік тому +1

    Man I feel you and I also I felt so emotional coz I also lost my dad when I was a kid and its so hard for me growing up and I also struggled till i became a Software Developer. I always go through your videos and today i'm SUBSCRIBING to your channel. Thank you sir for being real and honest in all your videos especially the one on Netflix where you left because you didn't want to listen . I have noticed a lot of Software Developers are so egotistical and cocky so I try to stay in my lane. Keep up the good work

  • @LelouchBritannia-id6nx
    @LelouchBritannia-id6nx 3 місяці тому

    True wisdom in less than six minutes! Thank you very much Sir, I appreciate it. I'm now a fan and a new subscriber! ❤

  • @renemarquez7947
    @renemarquez7947 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your honesty really opened up my eyes to a new perspective on how to move forward with my passions. I can relate to a lot of things more so that I like to admit, but I understand that you went through a lot to get there at your advice. My brother is in so many ways.

  • @joaodiasconde
    @joaodiasconde 11 місяців тому

    Absolute amazing video. I will definitely rewatch when times are tough :') Much love Prime, keep at it.

  • @SelfCheckout
    @SelfCheckout Рік тому

    You're a big inspiration man, for real. Thanks for sharing with us, without going on a rant what you said about aligning how we feel with reality is the answer to a question I've had for like my entire life. I said it in another comment but I'm really glad I came across your channel.

  • @yvsh
    @yvsh Рік тому +1

    Hey Prime, just wanted to say love your content and really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. Your videos have been an inspiration and have often motivated me to get out my slumber and get to work. So thank you!

  • @kushashwaraviShrimali
    @kushashwaraviShrimali Рік тому

    When you said, "I wish I had someone telling me these things when I was younger". You are making such an impact in so so so many people's lives, thank you for all you do! I honestly have felt it for so many months on UA-cam and Twitch, with 0 to 1 viewers when I would wake up at 6:30 AM in the morning to stream outside working hours, but the motivation that someone will watch the recording, and learn something new, keeps me going. Even the fact that I get to learn and challenge myself every day for the things that I absolutely love doing, is enough for a reason to work in that direction. :) Thank you again!

  • @arash2229
    @arash2229 Рік тому

    I love you bro ❤️ you are one of the people makes me motivated. when I watch your videos, all the cool stuff you say and you know. That's just great 🙂

  • @dd-v
    @dd-v Рік тому

    Thanks for these kind of vids. I usually get too focused on how I feel and its just so hard to get started into doing something when not in the mood... the contrast hits hard knowing how productive and great one was when motivated or passionate while doing something cool. As a young aspiring engineer it just feels so hard working on my thesis and having that goal in mind, or finishing that feature your app really needs in time, but as you said that maturity is something you just have to forget in the moment and get to it.
    I kinda needed someone to tell this to me.

  • @orrigo100
    @orrigo100 Рік тому

    The more I watch your videos, the more I love you. You feel so down to earth, humble. More developers should be like you!
    You are truly the man. Thank you for all of your videos, appreciate it a lot

  • @silkyflows
    @silkyflows Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your experience and advice! I’ve been feeling unmotivated, and I didn’t know what to do.
    This video is what I needed! 🙌

  • @danielcarnes3416
    @danielcarnes3416 Рік тому

    Super insightful, insanely entertaining, and incredibly genuine. You’re doing the tech world a favor with every bit of content you create. Don’t stop ever! Thanks ThePrimeagen 🤝

  • @hansmelo32
    @hansmelo32 Рік тому

    SUCH a great video. I had a crazy mix of feelings between smiles and "almost" crying watching that, tks man from Brazil.

  • @koemdjiev
    @koemdjiev Рік тому +1

    Thank you for that video and also for being so honest. Keep up the great work!

  • @phanphong3533
    @phanphong3533 Рік тому +1

    You're great man, the tears on face of a men that's gold, wish you all the best, i still have not even fully understand my garbage vimrc but i will keep on doing it, thank you.

  • @hamidosouli3492
    @hamidosouli3492 Рік тому

    One of the best advice I have ever heard. Thank you Prime. Really appreciate it.