Topic Archive

Mindset

  • Failure does not exist, the obstacle is often the way

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    This content first appeared in our weekly newsletter. You can subscribe here. I remember a long time ago I applied for a job and … I never heard back. I applied for another job… rejected. And for yet another job one of my former colleagues got it.  As I had to deal with disappointment, I found it tough to not give up, to not to question myself. Luckily, I did get myself up after multiple “failures” and kept putting in the reps letting data trump emotion (by the way, I don’t believe in the word “failure”. We learn more from…

  • 8 tips for succeeding in the software industry

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    Watch here: Listen here: Welcome back to the podcast. Today we share 8 tips in response to a question that we were tagged on @ Twitter: As always we also discuss wins and books. Links: Mentioned books: And last but not least thanks for all your feedback 😍🙏 You can reach out to us through our Slack or send an email to info at pybit dot es.

  • Layoff fears – 5 tips to stay in control

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    Listen here: Or watch here: Welcome back to the Pybites podcast!  This week we talk about:-How to see opportunity through difficulties.-How to react if everything is not going your way.-How to be strong in a difficult situation.-How to stay in control in every situation. Most people are going through hardships but how can we surpass these circumstances and challenges in our ways? 5 tips to stay in control and reduce stress, because we think that there is a lot you actually can control. 1. Working on your skills2. Build your network.3. Double down on productivity.4. Watch your health + well-being.5.…

  • Fail. Fail better. A change in attitude towards Imposter Syndrome

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    I’m afraid my introduction to you all will quickly turn into somewhat of a cliche being Canadian . Let me explain. You know what it’s like. You are watching a YouTube video on the latest and greatest tutorials (Yeah, I was also engulfed in the flames of  tutorial hell). Then it happens… commercial! Arghhhh! There is one I can’t bear to click away from (enter cliche here).  Master Class. Not just any Master Class. This one is a trailer for Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing. If you don’t know who she is, then I’m sure you would have heard of the…

  • 10 things that hamper your Python career progress

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    We all know that becoming a Python developer is hard. There’s the “10,000-hour” principle which means there’s a significant amount of effort and time you’re going to have to invest. More important though is how you’ll spend that time. Are you working on the right things and tackling increasingly challenging goals? We talk with a lot of people about their Python career goals and here are some common things that are holding them back: Do one or more of these things resonate with you? Do you want to get to the next level as a Python developer but you feel…

  • Love the process and identify with your habits

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    This content appeared as a Pybites email first. If you like it, subscribe to our friends list here to be the first to get this valuable Python / Developer / Mindset related content. Notice: this is not yet another New Year’s Resolution post. I want to help you make more permanent changes by applying some of the lessons I picked up from Atomic Habits + our Pybites experience so far. Still here? Grab a coffee and let’s get started. How many calories do you need to cut to lose a kg of body weight? Last time I checked it was a 7K kcal deficit or so. Wow…

  • Resources to stay focused and positive

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    This content appeared as a Pybites email first. If you like it, subscribe to our friends list here to get weekly emails about Python / Developer / Mindset related topics. Let’s be honest, there is a lot of uncertainty these days. As Pybites we want to help you progress, even more so when things are challenging. So here are 5 tips / resources: One of the people in PDM shared his version of this. He takes the laptop everywhere he goes and when he sees an opportunity to solve problems with Python (and adjacent skills) he will jump in. He’s already reaped…

  • Coding with mindfulness

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    Listen here: Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. This week we have Andrew McLeod on the show to talk about mindfulness. We talk about:– Mindfulness as it applies to the tech industry and why it’s important to humanise tech.– How mindfulness humanises.– How to be more aware of different parts of the body – as opposed to only thought.– The trap of trying to use mindfulness to fix problems that require action (eg mindfulness will make you aware you are hungry, it won’t resolve the issue)– How mindfulness can help with emotional intelligence (including in the context of code reviewing).– How mindfulness…

  • Loving the Journey towards your Goal

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    Listen here: Welcome back to our Pybites podcast. This week we talk about Loving the journey to your goal. We center our discussion about: 1. Setting Goals. 2. What can you do and how can you love the process? 3. Have that Confidence and discipline to achieve your goal. And self control to learn the routine and make it a habit to maintain. 4. Choose how to respond in every situation (If you missed something today don’t be disappointed, because it’s an opportunity to learn and do more). 5. Embrace difficult situations. it only means that you’re getting closer to…

  • Focus on what you can control

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    Listen here: Welcome back to our Pybites podcast. This week we talk about the relatively stressful times we live in and hence the need to focus on what YOU can control. We center our discussion around 5 tips: 1. Setting boundaries. 2. At work ask for personal development time to skill up. 3. Ask for more responsibility where appropriate (but don’t burn yourself out). 4. Choose how to respond to situations (it’s high stress out there at the moment, but you don’t have to be). 5. Focus on what’s important to you, that is “roles” you have in life. A dedicated mindset episode…