Healthy Software Developer Jayme Edwards

Have you ever seen another programmer who wasn't as skilled as you get promoted? Did you tell yourself management was making a mistake?
Earlier in my career I didn't realize I was doing some things that caused managers to lose confidence in me. I would spend all my time writing code and never think about how I came across to other people.
In this episode, I share some harsh truths I've learned about how being a software engineer can cause us to do things we think the company wants - that actually hurt our reputation in the long run.
Companies are actually paying you for confidence as a programmer. And this episode is full of practical strategies for making sure you don't fall into traps that stop you from getting recognized for the great code you write as a programmer - before your career is really getting started!
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Chapter markers / timelinks:
(1:19) 1. What Companies Really Want From Programmers
(2:12) 2. How To Build Employer Confidence as a Programmer
(2:22) 2.1 Minimize Communicating Problems and Doubt
(5:42) 2.2 Repeat Management's Desires
(7:46) 2.3 Anonymize Blame on Dependencies
(10:57) 2.4 Reduce Your Throughput
(14:52) 2.5 Elevate Your Coworkers
(17:05) 2.6 Over-communicate Status
(20:11) 2.7 Highlight Discovered Shortcuts
(22:20) 2.8 Document Verbal Decisions
(26:58) Episode Groove
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Making videos, podcasts, or blogs could be just what your career as a programmer needs. But it could also be a complete waste of time. Many programmers become influencers, but there are two very different reasons for doing so.
In this episode, I share the difference between being a pure influencer, or posting online for content marketing. Content marketing is helping people solve some problem they have with your content to encourage them to consider doing business with you.
If you're considering working for yourself by starting a software product company, becoming a consultant or freelancer, or selling courses on software development or engineering - becoming an influencer through content marketing is the key to making sales and actually having a business.
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Chapter markers / timelinks:
(1:27) 1. The 2 Purposes of Online Content
(1:31) 1.1 For Social Status and Influence
(3:49) 1.2 Demonstrating Competence
(6:09) 2. How Content Marketing Helps Your Career
(6:14) 2.1 Getting a Better Job
(7:38) 2.2 Sell Products and Services
(10:03) 3. 5 Myths of Content Marketing
(10:12) 3.1 Your Ideas Must Be Original
(12:31) 3.2 You Have To Post Everywhere
(13:40) 3.3 You Have To Post All The Time
(17:04) 3.4 You Should Post a Variety of Topics
(20:40) 3.5 You Must Post in All Mediums
(23:51) 4. Building a Business Through Content
(24:13) 4.1 Give Away Something Valuable
(26:37) 4.2 Have a Contact Form
(29:40) 4.3 Get Referrals Through Shares
(32:53) Episode Groove
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Six years ago I was suddenly struck with chronic insomnia where I couldn't sleep more than 3 hours a night. This lasted for nearly 3 years, and I struggled through sleep studies, behavioral changes, and all the typical tips you read online about overcoming insomnia.
Working as a programmer in the tech industry can create a lot of anxiety because we work with our mind. And if your mind is stressed out, add on to that the pressure of personal relationships and finances - and you've got a recipe for horrible sleep problems.
What ultimately treated my insomnia and helped me heal was a combination of psychological, behavioral, environmental, and physical changes I made. In this episode I share 25 practical steps you can try if you're personally struggling with getting a good night's sleep. I hope if you've lost hope that healing your insomnia is possible, my story and what I did gives you the courage to give it another try.
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Chapter markers / timelinks:
(1:15) Negative Effects of Insomnia
(2:19) Categories of Insomnia Solutions
(2:29) 1. Psychological Sleep Solutions for Insomnia
(2:35) 1.1 Wrap Up Your Workday
(3:57) 1.2 Keep a Notepad By Your Bed
(5:03) 1.3 Schedule Worry Time
(7:04) 1.4 Do 1 Thing You're Putting Off
(8:41) 1.5 Reduce Social Media Use
(9:21) 2. Behavior Sleep Solutions for Insomnia
(9:27) 2.1 Set a Realistic Sleep and Wake Time
(11:54) 2.2 Don't Look at The Clock
(12:58) 2.3 Only Use Your Bed for Sleep or Sex
(14:10) 2.4 Stay off Devices for an Hour Before Bed
(15:19) 2.5 Quit Drinking or Doing Drugs
(16:35) 3. Environmental Sleep Solutions for Insomnia
(16:40) 3.1 Keep Your Room Dark and Cold
(18:28) 3.2 Use a Fan or White Noise Generator
(19:37) 3.3 Use Tungsten Light Bulbs
(21:32) 3.4 Use a CPAP Machine or Tape
(23:05) 3.5 Side Sleeping with a Tall Pillow
(24:20) 4. Physical Sleep Solutions for Insomnia
(24:24) 4.1 Don't Eat or Drink After Dinner
(25:33) 4.2 Cardio Exercise Every Morning
(28:45) 4.3 Reduce or Eliminate Caffeine
(31:07) 4.4 Drink Water Throughout the Day
(32:29) 4.5 Get Enough Magnesium
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We programmers love to "do it ourselves", and this can help us stay productive and keep ourselves busy. But the dark side of this tendency, is that it can make it harder to get help - when we actually need it.
In this episode, I share some ways I've learned that software engineers are trained by society, the workforce, and the software industry to resist getting help from others. Then I offer some practical questions you can ask yourself to know if you're in a situation where you should really adopt the DIY mindset - or avoid getting trapped into learning something you don't need to.
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https://healthysoftwaredeveloper.com/coaching/
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Chapter markers / timelinks:
(1:22) 1 3 Reasons Why Programmers Don't Get Help
(1:28) 1.1 Individualized Education
(2:02) 1.2 Corporate Reinforcement
(2:41) 1.3 Gossip over Substance
(4:49) 2 5 Reasons DIY Can Be a Bad Idea
(4:57) 2.1 Low Repeatability Activity
(6:41) 2.2 Outside Your Core Skill Set
(7:41) 2.3 You've Failed 3 Times
(9:23) 2.4 You Keep Putting It Off
(10:41) 2.5 Easy Access to An Expert
(12:33) Episode Groove
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Ever try to sell someone on why you're the right person for them to hire in tech? Or maybe you have a software product or offer freelance IT consulting services you need to sell? I'll bet you've run into the situation where the other person you're talking to doesn't seem to "get" why you're the best solution to their tech problems.
In this episode, I share what I've learned through digital marketing about how to really connect with the person you're convincing in tech, so they can understand the value you offer - and buy your idea. This can help you escape the corporate grind and work for yourself as an entrepreneur, consultant, coach - or sell courses. But it can also help you with the everyday challenge of convincing software architects, managers, and anyone you work with to support any idea you have.
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Need help with your career? Learn about career coaching:  
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You can also watch this episode on YouTube. 
Chapter markers / timelinks:
(3:02) Episode Outline
(4:25) 1 How Aware Is Your Prospect of The Problem?
(5:10) 1.1 Problem Unaware
(7:27) 1.2 Problem Aware
(9:46) 1.3 Solution Aware
(10:43) 1.4 Ready to Buy
(13:46) 2 How Well Do You Know Your Prospect?
(14:44) 2.1 Basic Demographics
(16:12) 2.2 Industry-Specific Demographics
(18:21) 2.3 Psychographic Profile
(21:29) 3 Are You Selling To The Right Prospect?
(21:37) 3.1 Who's The Ultimate Buyer?
(23:52) 3.2 What's The Prospect's Budget?
(25:47) 3.3 How Urgent Is Solving The Problem?
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On the first software project of my career, I thought doing a good job was all that mattered to move ahead. And while I was successful, I was manipulated by many other programmers through political games. After that experience, I was tempted many times in my career to fight dirty. And sometimes, I made the wrong decision.
In this episode, I share the reasons why we're tempted as coders on software projects to throw ethics to the wind when the temptation for money, power, or prestige are strong. And how falling prey to that temptation may get you ahead in the short term, but it hurts you in the end.
I hope you find some encouragement to take the high road when faced with political games on software development teams, and refuse to bend to other people's will who are unethical!
Download my free Career Guide here: 
https://healthysoftwaredeveloper.com/guide/
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https://healthysoftwaredeveloper.com/techroles/
Need help with your career? Learn about career coaching:  
https://healthysoftwaredeveloper.com/coaching/
You can also watch this episode on YouTube. 
Chapter markers / timelinks:
(2:04) 1. Why Programmers Are Tempted To Fight Dirty
(2:09) 1.1 High Stakes Competition
(3:00) 1.2 Visibility and Recognition
(3:50) 1.3 Fear of Obsolescence
(5:32) 1.4 Cultural and Structural Encouragement
(8:22) 1.5 Misguided Notions of Success
(9:37) 2. Resisting Corruption in Tech
(10:31) 2.1 Long Term Results & Reputation
(12:39) 2.2 The Power of Networking
(14:54) 2.3 Personal Peace and Satisfaction
(17:17) 2.4 The Ripple Effect of Positivity
(18:42) 2.5 Faith In Doing The Right Thing
(20:10) Episode Groove
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