How I FORCED Myself to Learn to Code
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When I was in university, I was a serial procrastinator. I am the type of person who wants to be really good at what I do but for some reason, I just couldn’t push myself to do that with my university degree, and I feel like this is a common problem people have (you aren’t procrastinating right now while reading this, are you?).
My university degree was in Economics, but after graduating I did a complete U-turn and decided to teach myself how to code and get a job as a software developer instead of working in Economics or Finance like most of my peers.
So when I started learning to code, I was facing a lot of the same problems. I was “learning” but I wasn’t really learning. For a long time, I was really concerned that I could never force myself to learn to code well enough to become a good developer and get a job.
But then something started changing. I came to a realisation that would drastically change my learning strategy and end up allowing me to finally acquire the things I was learning rather than just shallowly learn & then forget them 2 weeks later. I came upon this change in strategy by accident, and in hindsight, it seems so obvious that I cannot even believe didn’t realise it earlier.
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wow, I guess I must hit like then
What ever you learn on a course or tutorial. Immediately go re do it in a project, then re do it again. You learn it by repeating it yourself without a tutorial holding your hand.
Haa what u said absolutely correct
that seems fearless like a lonely warrior 😭😂
if i learn about basics of "for loops," how do I re-do it on a project?
@@itsreason3238 It don't even have to be a project. Just try and write your own loop for example on your own. Experiment changing things and see what happens.
@@itsreason3238 You can also come up with a simple console project that allows you to practice what you have learnt.
There's a key method in order to learn any new skill. It goes something like this;
Start learning the new skill.
Don't stop learning the new skill.
For real. Learning to code Is like studying medicine: You have to be always learning.
I like it!
Directions unclear. Broke computer
I've been putting off learning to code for almost a decade! The first time i tried, i bought an arduino and began to learn how to do basic manipulation of I/O to turn on an LED or apply pwm to an LED, but I found most of the time I reverted to Googling and borrowing code someone had already written. The pure complexity of programming languages caused me to believe i was not smart enough to learn it. I gave up. nearly 10 years later, I have developed so much interest in artificial intelligence, smart home control and the idea that there is so much more i can do now than 10 years ago has re-lit my fire! I'm still not confident but decided that If i am going to actually pursue my interests and gain a new direction in life and my career, I simply cannot progress without learning to code. I have chosen Python as it seems to be the easiest language to learn so here i am, wish me luck!
good luck
Your theory makes sense, whenever i don't actually make something i learn it kinda fades out from my memory even after short period of time, considering how my current private school works i must work on my own to tackle that by creating something right away. Thank you for sharing some motivation. :)
Love your style my man, you'll hit that 100k mark soon, keep em coming!
I'm taking a 4-week course through Coursera that you pretty much summed up in less than 10 mins 😂
I come from a business background too. It’s nice to see other people from the same background switching to tech !
Amazing!
What, can’t take care of yourself?
@@rokibalboa840 go touch some grass. Your musty ass could use some sunlight
don't just write code. read code too. if you want to know how a library you're using does something, read through it. code is a language.
i imagine the people who defend comments so much must virtually never read code, because imagine writing chinese for a living but never reading it, of course you'd want english comments to remind you what you'd intended by it.
now imagine how messy your chinese will look to people who're actually fluent in chinese. :p
Another great video and getting better all the time. I can validate the effectiveness of putting yourself out there to force accountability. I find that now that I am out there documenting my journey online I am more accountable for my activities.
Thanks. And same!
I love the honesty and how real you are. Would love to see your Financial Freedom app.
Solving your own real-world problems is 100x more movitating than coding a trivial project made up by a teacher. Doing this helped me love coding again. Thanks for sharing this insight.
Man I am currently facing the same problem that you are answering and I am fascinated by your content its like Pure and Authentic.
This is just amazing - this is simple (obvious) rule, but not easy to find it by your self.
when you said you do the bare minimum for the exams I told myself I came to the right place
Haha
It's like you are reading my mind. I've also graduated in economics and never had a desire to be good at it
This is such a great video. Thank you so much for taking the time to film, edit and then posting it. I definitely have taken this advice. Something I think a lot of people don’t know is that there’s even applications today like XL spreadsheets or Word that people don’t know how to use to it’s full capacity. I found out this guy at work was getting paid good money and working from home because he built out the Excel spreadsheets. I was like what!? So, every morning I try to learn something new in XL. I’m not making good money and not working from home but I’m on the right path lol
Thanks man. This is the motivation I needed
Actually economics was my first course of study, and I can identify with not feeling excited about projecting growth models, or using basic algebra to extrapolate expected corporate gains. I feel much more passionate about "solving problems".
I'm kinda confused and this video really helps! Thank youuuu
Such a great video as usual, but You haven't mentioned, how we can actually start practice more, and how even to "practice"
Where are you from? I can't pin down your accent. Good content. I believe that practice makes perfect as someone said. I also remember watching a doc about a man who took over his fathers restaurant. He explains how he disliked the restaurant business. It was not his passion, but out of an intense sense of obligation to his family he pursued this path. It wasn't until years later he discovered joy in the daily routines he'd created operating the restaurant. Years! I also remember hearing on more than one occasion that to become an expert in a trade one must practice it for five years. I don't know if it is true or a gross generalization, but I believe it.
Good information, thanks.
nice summary on the subject of programming and learning about it. I'm still a beginner in programming, but I'll now come up with exercises for the individual things I want to learn so that I can try them out directly. Thank you very much!
This is me 100%. I learned c+ and machine language in school and right after those classes were over I forgot pretty much everything.
Machine language bored me to death
I'm a new subscriber here...Thanks for sharing this informative video. I am already 29 yrs old, a graduate of college degree in business add major in marketing management, but I've realized this is not my passion and I'm bored with my current job, then I tried to find what truly excites me ,it's coding and anything related to computer.. Today I currently studying and practicing some web dev courses/modules. I really hope it's not too late for me to shift my career.
definitely not too late, good luck!
I'm 29 and making a career change too, Daniel. It's not too late. Sometimes things hit you later in life. As long as you get started. That's what matters. All the best with your web development journey.
27 here with a psychology background switching to tech, it's not too late!
im similar, im 32 with a successful sales career and learning coding now/
@@treead67 you can easily transition to a sales job in a tech company
I am not religious but you are my programming Jesus.
This is very helpful advice. i have been having trouble with focusing on programming for a number of reasons. i still have trouble sticking with habits which is my biggest problem along with not getting distracted. if i can sit down everyday to program then i know my brain will be reprogrammed eventually to be able to do some programming every day automatically as a habit.
Most useful for engineering students 👍
Amazing video, it really is an eureka moment for me. The key is you have to build what you want to learn and actually want to build it.
Or in other words: pick a career, where you solve the problems you want to solve. Doing this solves the lack of motivation problem because you genuinely want to solve the problem, it keeps you disciplined and consistent through any dip, especially if you enjoy doing it. And like anything in life, if you're consistent, deliberate practice and revise your work along the way to make improvements, you will succeed.
I have a hard time doing things that feel boring. which is mostly everything. When watching this video i paused at 2 minutes. after 2 hours of being on my phone and watching tv i came back to write this comment and going to continue right now hopefully my mind doesn't drift again
drifted off at 5:20 because i was on my phone and thought about how using these using website builder was different from coding things on your own
aaaaa stop being so good at creating binge sessions aaaaaa
This is why they say “pursue your passion”. If you’re passionate about it you will commit your time and brain to it, and success will inevitably follow you.
Well, if your passion is playing video games then you have to find something that can make you money and forced yourself to do it lol.
Way I learned was through a book and honestly did a really good job then doing every exercise in the chapter
What book was it? I am also conducting buying a book
Find your passion and you'll find your energy!
Amazing video, thank You
helpful video. Thanks
Thank you, Sir !!
Sounds exactly like ADHD. I have it and it’s the same struggle. But you can hyper focus on things you’re interested in.
Hmm, I have ADHD then.
honestly learning to code came fairly natural to me. i had a natural passion for learning how to code. Just like i was interested in and became fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
They say procrastination is actually a human defense mechanism that keeps us safe from stress. Deep learning is different from shallow learning. I am loving your content though.
You won my follow
Hey, I'm planning on buying a PC. So I'm thinking of going for the most proficient one and I'm saving but it's taking too long . So should I just buy the cheapest one. Would face any problem
Software is a set of instructions you just got to enjoy being boss giving instructions and yes I also did badly on reading subjects at college
4:11 I really thought you were gonna say Github pages.
Awesome vid
Ah… the quest for “productive” dopamine. Better than the search for enlightenment or cheap thrills, I think. They don’t teach you to seek it in school or church though. Certainly not on the assembly line either. If you find the groove, it turns a job into an adventure. Like finally coming out of Plato’s cave and rediscovering the primal hunt.
Dayumm u built the freedom calculator??? Kudos
Why I can't code and focus at one thing?
thank you, I didn't learn anything from this video
Make a vedio how you developed your "programming logic sence". I am suffering a lot and need some advice how to I can develop my programming logic sence. Please make a vedio about this soon. It will help quite a lot for who are new and just started learning.
by practicing.
@@InternetMadeCoder Did you also need help in your first time? I have solved 6/7 projects not sololy. I need you see someone solve first then I can do.
@@shadmansakib5444 you shouldn't just follow other people or tutorials and copy them. You should do your own project. Start a very simple project and do that by yourself. If you get stuck, google it. Then add features when youre done.
@@Alex-gw9js Thank you. I will definitely try this.
@@shadmansakib5444 great, let me know how it goes.
Do you recommend studying math in order to enter the field of data analytics? or do we have to focus more on programming skills than studying math?? 🤔
Yeah some of the basic stuff like statistics and calculus is necessary but you'll eventually understand that during your journey!
Thanks bro
great video
i am demotivate because a learned django and fastApi and now i have to learn react, next.js and nest.js and i dont´t like frontend...
thanks
All the best sir from India
What are you working right now
I'm thinking about problems 🤔 I have every day and how to automate them.
That’s an excellent way to do it!
Is it okay to find a job after i finish cs50? Or i still lack something?
You lack something.
Thanks for sharing, and 2:43 gave me a good laugh. omg omg 😂
there is no magic, just keep studying eventually you will get there.
neurons are weird, the think i used to know is now are just unknow and i hardly can do anyhting
I’m a chef making the change. Next week first interview! (I’m 6 months in) I think I’m doing okay lol
Hi. Good day Everyone
I started learning Django about three months ago. I first completed the python crash course book before heading to UA-cam for more tutorial series. I am now adapting to be independent.
My friends say I haven't learnt enough since I did not buy a course on Coursera. So I'm asking if just watching UA-cam has made me less of a good learner, and if there is still any need for me to pay for any course on Coursera. I need comments on this please.. Thanks.
Hyviä videoita. Aiotko muuten suorittaa loputkin freecodecampin kurssit?
kiitos, en varmaan ihan kaikkia
I'm studying computer science and i can't get excited for anything except for coding. Calculus, physics, probability, statistics, comp. architecture everything seems so to be boring and i cant help but procrastinate instead of studying them. I have exams coming up quite soon and with my way of studying i believe im going to fail, do u have any suggestions for me to somehow improve my mentality towards these subject cuz when i try i just cant concentrate at all.
you can do it!
Why don't you study software engineering instead?
Which do you think is better, Android development or Web development as a career choice?
Great Video by the way. Keep inspiring people ❤
Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳
It's about what you like. If you chose which one you like then it will be the best career you can find. I spear its the truth brother🙃
I've heard from some of my Android developer friends that its hard to get jobs in that field. Besides, Web development is a good starting point if you don't have a CS background.
Based on what I've seen and some experience, web development is an easier path to get a job and to put your foot on the tech world compared to mobile app development. But if your passion is more tipped towards Android development, then go for that instead because it's better to be an expert and a passionate android developer than a web developer who hates his job.
2:24 that's a fucking gun
how can i start programming i have no computer science background
How do I force myself to watch this ?
just a question that came up while watching, you said the instead of referring to the documentation i should just go ahead and try to create the project directly, but how am i suppoused to know how to use the package if i didn't read on anything?
which part of the video are you referring to?
Subscribed 😇
I just started learning C and DSA but anable to code on my own
perhaps my next video will help you
Subtitles works now good thanks for everyone for your kindest reply 😊😊
Sorry to hear that, at this point it would take too long for me to type subtitles to make it worth my time, I'd rather spend the time making more videos. You can slow down the playback if that helps.
@@InternetMadeCoder ok i try
I use the UA-cam generated subtitles (CC) and it works fine
You can turn on the caption, hope that helps :)
You have to study AAT to really reach your full potential.
1:50 Yeah that ”subscribe”-function won’t allow 0 to be assigned to 1 :)
Haha I noticed that typo only after I published!😂
I am also learning how to code(Python) sinc I am 16 and still don’t know what I want to do in the future I am trying out different things like Photoshop and Premier Pro
all those things are great to learn🔥
2:44
You have a camera filming you! omg omg omg
I've been trying to get into programming/coding for gamedev and it never worked out for me and everytime i want to learn to code i just don't feel like trying and the times when i want to learn to code and want myself to go after my dream which is launching and making first game i just can't seem to focus on coding how do you force yourself to do something you want to when your persona stops you from doing it also i can't think of a word for yourself so i used the word "persona" to describe my situation please someone get in contact with me i find coding a serious thing to learn yet i can't do it i end up losing motivation and lose focus and I need someones help i'm learning C# and is my first programming language.
Don't quit, if you do not like your current job use that as motivation. Learning will free your body and mind literally from your current situation.
TL;DW
Such excite, much memorize
i lo ve the video bro
🔥
Seeing at that time.... When I was also at for... In Java...
Literally me now:
Dude you can reach more audiences if you add subtitles. because a decent english text can be translated into any language.
I don’t have the capability to translate my videos at this time. It would take too much time, unless you know an easy solution
If you have to force yourself then it's not really something you want to do then :(
Hermit?
Giving hope to the unmotivated, thank you. 😂👌
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@@InternetMadeCoder well that's good. Soo proud🙃
Iam From India I Nice Video
Coding solves a very important practical problem, which is no money in my bank account.
True that😎
We’re exactly the same…
2/3rd
I have never felt as incompetent as I have while trying to learn this stuff.
Don't give and try again!
literally me
I spend probably about an hour coding and mostly watch anime
Yaa its like that some time. But you should stick with it. Try to manage your destruction. I'am like this before but for a week i spend like 2 to 5 hours a day. Try it and feed me back. 🙃
it's fine to waste time too :) (I may or may not do that too..)
I'm also anime fan!!❣️
If you do they coding everyday you're fine ;)
Hi
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1 = 0?
finally someone noticed that typo🤣
2:24 Why does Mans have a gun?
I’m disappointed in your STATA skills man haha, nice vid 📈
Haha! STATA is death