Easier Said Than Done (And How to Do it)

Zubin Pratap

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Easier Said Than Done (And How to Do it)

Set against the backdrop of my transition from 37 year old corporate lawyer to Big Tech software engineer, I cover meta-skills and habits that are necessary for all personal development. I show you how to do the things that are "easier said than done".

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The Brutal Truth About Landing a Tech Job - [2025 Update] | Ep#48

Landing a Tech Job in 2025 Is Totally Different from Pre Pandemic. And Pre AI. They don’t want you to know this: learning to code is just step two of seven… and bootcamps never told you that. Ever feel like tech is a locked door and everyone else has the key? You’ve sacrificed time, skipped family dinners, and built yet another portfolio app—but still no interviews. That’s because generic training is designed to teach you code… not how to get hired. The real job hunt starts after the tutorials—and most career changers never make it past that point. This episode breaks the illusion and shows you what actually works. Show Summary and FREE Resources Is Further Below👇 ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: 👉🏼 Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle?utm_source=estd) 👉🏼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ 👉🏼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/zubinpratap There’s a three-word mindset shift that flips the script—Zubin reveals it inside. 💥 Truth Bombs 🚨 Learning to Code ≠ Getting the Job • Why tutorials trap you in “learning loops” • The harsh truth about bootcamps and dead-end roles 💼 The Resume Lie No One Talks About • How recruiters filter 1,000+ applicants in seconds • Why “I know how to code” is not a hiring strategy 🔍 The Hidden Job Market Exists—Are You In It? • 30–60% of jobs are never posted online • How career changers build visibility before applying 🧠 From Coder to Candidate • Why interviews are 80% strategy, 20% skill • How to stop being seen as a risk and start being seen as the asset 📥 Want my proven roadmap that helped me go from 37-year-old lawyer to Google engineer? Grab the free 3-step guide at parsity.io/inner-circle and skip the years of trial and error. This works—before the market catches on. 👋👋👋 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES 👋👋👋 💥 Career Change to Code - FREE Webinar at https://matchfitmastery.com?utm_source=estd 💥 YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj 💥 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMi6AmVFjpmCpF95XjaBJ 💥 Before You Learn To Code -- Where to start? What to do? https://matchfitmastery.com/lifesaver?utm_source=estd 💥 Podcasts:, Blogs and Resources https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap 💥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/zubinpratap 💥 Free Career Change to Tech Newsletter: https://www.matchfitmastery.com/newsletters/career-change-to-tech

34 min
JUL 9

Learning to Code - For Self Doubters | Ep#47

Learning to Code as a Self-Doubter is almost impossible. So Here’s How The Select Few Have Done it. “Learning to code after 30” feels like climbing Everest in flip-flops—confusing errors, AI spaghetti, and soul-crushing self-doubt. But what if the struggle isn’t failure… but proof you’re on the right path? This episode breaks down why your messy, imperfect code is secretly building your future—and why tutorials and bootcamps keep most career changers stuck in a loop of shame. Show Summary and FREE Resources Is Further Below👇☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: 👉🏼 Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle?utm_source=estd) 👉🏼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ 👉🏼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/zubinpratap *** SHOW SUMMARY***Ever feel like coding isn’t made for “people like you”? Like you’re too late, too old, or just not smart enough? I was a 37-year-old lawyer crying at 1:40 AM over an error message—until I decoded the lies. Today, I’m giving you the mindset rewrites and practical survival kit I wish someone gave me before I landed my job at Google. 💥 Why coding bootcamps fail 80% of career changers? They skip this critical mindset shift… 💡 Want to know the 3 silent killers of self-taught devs—and how to outsmart them? It’s not what you think. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown 🚨 The Lie Big Tech Tells You • Struggling isn’t failure—it’s how senior devs level up. • Your breakdowns are building blocks. Use them. 💣 Why Tutorials Keep You Stuck • “Learning” ≠ doing. Most tutorials are just busywork. • Build one ugly, meaningful project instead. 🧠 Debug Like a Google Engineer • Senior devs aren’t smarter—they’re just calmer. • Error messages aren’t walls—they’re treasure maps. 🤫 The 3 Silent Killers of Aspiring Coders • Ambiguity. Imposter Syndrome. Silent suffering. • Kill these, or they’ll kill your dreams. 🛠️ Turn Imposter Syndrome Into Your Superpower • Use “I don’t know… yet” to win interviews and crush fear. • It’s not about confidence—it’s about proof you can learn. 🔥 Ready for your unfair advantage? Want the exact no-fluff plan that took me from lawyer to Google engineer? Book a free Inner Circle call here → parsity.io/inner-circle. Spots are limited. This works before the market catches on. 👋👋👋 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES 👋👋👋 💥 Career Change to Code - FREE Webinar at https://matchfitmastery.com?utm_source=estd 💥 YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj 💥 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMi6AmVFjpmCpF95XjaBJ 💥 Before You Learn To Code -- Where to start? What to do? https://matchfitmastery.com/lifesaver 💥 Podcasts:, Blogs and Resources https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap 💥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/zubinpratap 💥 Free Career Change to Tech Newsletter: https://www.matchfitmastery.com/newsletters/career-change-to-tech/ We will support it soon! Click 2k/4k to download videos first. Pro Subscription will automatically renew every month before you unsubscribe. Monthly $ 2.99 / month 1000+ embedded vimeo player sites supported Support video downloading in more resolutions e.g. 4k, 2k, 1080p, etc. Support for downloading public videos Support for extracting audio Support for downloading subtitles Unlimited downloads Get Tip：Please refresh the page after the payment is successful

24 min
JUN 29

The EXACT Moment People Quit Learning To Code | Ep#46

🚨 The Hidden Trap That's causing Coding Newbies to QUIT *** Show Summary and FREE resources Are Further Below *** ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: 👉🏼 Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle) 👉🏼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ 👉🏼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/zubinpratap 🔥 The Pain: Stuck in tutorial hell? Endless doubt? "Maybe I'm not cut out for this..." Truth: It’s not you—it’s a predictable psychological cycle no one warns you about. 💡 The Secret: The 5-Stage Emotional Cycle (why most quit right before their breakthrough): Uninformed Optimism ("I’ll learn this in a month!") Informed Pessimism ("This is way harder than I thought...") Valley of Despair (Where 80% quit—but it means you’re close.) Informed Optimism (The "lightbulb" moment) Success (You’re now unstoppable) 🚀 Your Move: Want the exact roadmap I used to go from 37yo lawyer to Google Engineer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPkM7kzJIJc&t=208s 💬 "Your frustration isn’t failure—it’s fuel." (Tweet this!) PS: Bootcamps won’t teach this. But your breakthrough starts now. 👋👋👋 FREE LEARNING RESOURES 👋👋👋 💥 Career Change to Code - FREE Webinar at https://matchfitmastery.com 💥 YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj 💥 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMi6AmVFjpmCpF95XjaBJ 💥 Before You Learn To Code -- Where to start? What to do? https://matchfitmastery.com/lifesaver 💥 Podcasts:, Blogs and Resources https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap 💥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/zubinpratap 💥 Free Career Change to Tech Newsletter: https://www.matchfitmastery.com/newsletters/career-change-to-tech/subscribe We will support it soon! Click 2k/4k to download videos first. Pro Subscription will automatically renew every month before you unsubscribe. Monthly $ 2.99 / month 1000+ embedded vimeo player sites supported Support video downloading in more resolutions e.g. 4k, 2k, 1080p, etc. Support for downloading public videos Support for extracting audio Support for downloading subtitles Unlimited downloads Get Tip：Please refresh the page after the payment is successful We will support it soon! Click 2k/4k to download videos first. Pro Subscription will automatically renew every month before you unsubscribe. Monthly $ 2.99 / month 1000+ embedded vimeo player sites supported Support video downloading in more resolutions e.g. 4k, 2k, 1080p, etc. Support for downloading public videos Support for extracting audio Support for downloading subtitles Unlimited downloads Get Tip：Please refresh the page after the payment is successful

29 min
JUN 17

"Not Smart Enough" to Apple Engineer: Jeremy's RAW Career Change Journey | Ep #45

💡 The Secret Nobody Talks About: "Breaking into tech isn’t about talent—it’s about refusing to quit. Jeremy Parker spent 5 years failing alone before landing at Apple. Here’s what he wishes he knew sooner." Show Summary / notes Is Further Below ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: - Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney - https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode - https://www.instagram.com/zubinpratap 👋👋👋 FREE LEARNING RESOURES 👋👋👋 💥 Career Change to Code - FREE Webinar at https://matchfitmastery.com 💥 YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj 💥 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMi6AmVFjpmCpF95XjaBJ 💥 Before You Learn To Code -- Where to start? What to do? https://matchfitmastery.com/lifesaver 💥 Podcasts:, Blogs and Resources https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap 💥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/zubinpratap 🔥 The Pain: Stuck in "tutorial hell" but can’t build anything real? Hearing "You’re not smart enough" from teachers (or yourself)? Bootcamps too expensive, self-learning too lonely? 🎯 The Agitation: "Most career changers waste years guessing what to learn next." AI tools like Copilot make you feel competent—until you face a real code review. ✨ The Solution Tease: The "Emotional Hook" Method: Why projects you care about are the only ones that stick (31:00). Mentorship not leetcoding: How one coffee chat changed Jeremy’s trajectory (27:00). AI’s Dirty Little Secret: Why "vibe coding" will backfire in interviews (36:00). ⏳ Timestamped Takeaways 🚨 [00:10:00] The Turning Point Jeremy’s wake-up call: A negative work review + newborn daughter = "I need to change NOW." Key Insight: "Your ‘why’ must be bigger than money—or you’ll quit." 🤝 [00:22:00] Mentorship vs. Networking LinkedIn cold messages won’t cut it. Real relationships = trust + credibility. Hiring Hack: "People hire you when they believe in you—not just your skills." 💻 [00:31:00] Projects That Actually Work Stop cloning Todo apps. Instead: Pick a problem you’re obsessed with (e.g., Jeremy built a martial arts school tool). Steal patterns from tutorials—but make it your own. 🤖 [00:36:00] AI’s Career Change Trap "AI writes code faster, but you debug slower." Jeremy’s rule: "Only paste code you understand. Otherwise, you’re just a glorified prompt engineer." 🧠 [00:40:00] The Pilot Paradox "Autopilot exists—but planes still need pilots." Golden Quote: "The person you become is the real prize, not the salary." 🔑 Final Tip "Never. Give. Up. Grit beats talent when talent quits." 👉 Next Step: Stuck in tutorial hell? Come joint the ANTI BOOTCAMP movement → parsity.io/inner-circle We will support it soon! Click 2k/4k to download videos first. Pro Subscription will automatically renew every month before you unsubscribe. Monthly $ 2.99 / month 1000+ embedded vimeo player sites supported Support video downloading in more resolutions e.g. 4k, 2k, 1080p, etc. Support for downloading public videos Support for extracting audio Support for downloading subtitles Unlimited downloads Get Tip：Please refresh the page after the payment is successful

43 min
JUN 10

Why is tech hiring so hard? Hiring Manager Perspectives with Brian Jenney Ep #44

🚀 Why Tech Hiring is Broken (And How to Hack the System) 💡 The Secret They Don’t Want You to Know: "Tech interviews aren’t about proving you can code—they’re about answering one hidden question: ‘Can we trust you?’" Show Summary & Notes Is Further Below ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: - Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney - https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode - https://www.instagram.com/zubinpratap 👋👋👋 FREE LEARNING RESOURES 👋👋👋 💥 Career Change to Code - FREE Webinar at https://matchfitmastery.com 💥 YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj 💥 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMi6AmVFjpmCpF95XjaBJ 💥 Before You Learn To Code -- Where to start? What to do? https://matchfitmastery.com/lifesaver 💥 Podcasts:, Blogs and Resources https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap 💥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/zubinpratap 🔥 The Pain: Ever bombed a technical interview despite "knowing your stuff"? Feel like AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot) make it impossible to stand out? Junior devs: Are you silently judged for how you solve problems—not just if you solve them? 🎯 The Agitation: Bootcamps and LeetCode grind won’t teach you the real hiring criteria (trust > trivia). AI is making hiring harder: "80% of candidates look identical on paper—until they open their mouths." ✨ The Solution Tease: The 3-word mindset shift that makes interviewers want to hire you (timestamp 12:00). Why "vibe coding" beats perfect code (and how to do it). Big Tech’s dirty secret: Their rubrics reward this over raw skill (17:30). ⏳ Timestamped Takeaways 🚨 [00:03:00] The AI Trap AI tools make you feel competent—until you hit a legacy codebase. Hiring hack: Use AI strategically (show you’re in control, not dependent). 🤝 [00:09:00] The Trust Equation Interviewers care about 3 things: Can you ask for help before wasting 3 days? Can you explain your reasoning out loud? Will you admit "I don’t know" (and how you’d find out)? 💥 [00:22:00] Likability > LeetCode "Your technical skills get you the interview—your personality gets you the job." Silent dealbreakers: Avoiding eye contact, robotic answers, or worse—silence. 📉 [00:28:00] The "Over-Indexing" Mistake Failed an interview because of one obscure question? Stop. "Most interviewers don’t even know what they’re testing for." 🎤 [00:33:00] The Camera Fix Do this today: Record yourself explaining code. "If you can’t teach it, you don’t know it." 🔑 Final Tip "Ask this question before every interview: ‘What type of interview is this?’ (Spoiler: 90% of candidates don’t.)" We will support it soon! Click 2k/4k to download videos first. Pro Subscription will automatically renew every month before you unsubscribe. Monthly $ 2.99 / month 1000+ embedded vimeo player sites supported Support video downloading in more resolutions e.g. 4k, 2k, 1080p, etc. Support for downloading public videos Support for extracting audio Support for downloading subtitles Unlimited downloads Get Tip：Please refresh the page after the payment is successful

38 min
MAY 31

Tech Jobs: Why Resumes, AI, DSA are NOT the Problem (Aline Lerner Myth-Busting) | Ep #43

How does tech recruitment and hiring ACTUALLY work? [Links to Free Resources and Relevant Blogs are at the bottom] In this episode, I'm joined by Aline Lerner of Interviewing.io to demolish the most common myths that are sabotaging your job search. We're not just offering feel-good advice; we're backing it up with data. Aline shares the hard truths about what really matters to recruiters and how to avoid the traps that most aspiring coders fall into. We're BUSTING These Myths: Myth #1: Your resume is the key to getting hired. (Spoiler: It's not. We'll tell you what actually works). Myth #2: You need to memorize algorithms to ace the technical interview. (There's a better way. Take a look here: http://bctci.co/problems ). Myth #3: AI is going to take all the coding jobs. (It's changing the game, but not in the way you think). Myth #4: You need a Computer Science degree to succeed in tech. (Aline and I are living proof that's BS). Myth #5: Networking is a waste of time. (It's all about strategic outreach. We'll explain). In this episode, you'll discover: The shocking truth about how recruiters really evaluate resumes. The power of "no-name brand" strategies (and how to make them work for you). How to use AI interview tools to your advantage (without becoming a lead code zombie). The hidden importance of system design and behavioral questions. The mindset shifts that separate successful candidates from the rest. This episode is for you if: You're tired of the same old tired advice. You're ready to ditch the myths and embrace the truth. You're serious about landing a job in tech, no matter your background. Show Notes: [00:00:00] Intro: Why we're busting tech hiring myths. [00:02:00] Aline's journey: Proving that a CS degree isn't everything. [00:06:00] Myth #1: The resume obsession (and why it's mostly pointless). [00:10:00] Myth #2: Bootcamps are a guaranteed path to a tech job. [00:13:00] The "no-name brand" strategy: How to get your foot in the door. [00:16:00] Myth #3: Recruiters are your friends. (They're not. Here's how to navigate the relationship). [00:21:00] Myth #4: You have to be a "natural" coder to succeed. [00:22:00] The importance of practice (even if you're a senior engineer). [00:25:00] Myth #5: Certifications are a shortcut to success. [00:28:00] How AI is perpetuating bias in the hiring process. [00:32:00] The AI Interviewer: A tool for practicing real interview skills. [00:37:00] Collaboration is key: Why interviews are a two-way street. [00:41:00] Myth #6: You always need to grind DSA problems. [00:44:00] The overlooked importance of system design and behavioral questions. [00:46:00] Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: A new approach to job searching. [00:51:00] FREE Resources: Access all the problems and solutions from Beyond CTCI. 💪🏼💪🏼 Resources Mentioned 🤑 🤑 : Zubin's System Design Notes:https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/systems-design-for-interviews/ Parsity Inner Circle: https://www.parsity.io/inner-circle Interviewing.io: https://interviewing.ioAline Lerner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinelerner/ Free DSA Problems and AI Interviewer from the Team behind Cracking The Coding Interview: http://bctci.co/problems Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://www.amazon.com/dp/195570600XBCCI Problems + Interviewer AI (Free Access): https://start.interviewing.io/beyond-ctci/all-problems/technical-topics How to postpone Interviews to Prepare: https://interviewing.io/blog/its-ok-to-postpone-your-interviews-if-youre-not-ready Salary Negotiaton Sabotage: https://interviewing.io/blog/sabotage-salary-negotiation-before-even-startWhy Resume Writing is Snake Oil (and How to Fix It): https://interviewing.io/blog/why-resume-writing-is-snake-oil Getting in the Door at Great Companies (Outreach): https://interviewing.io/blog/how-to-get-in-the-door-at-top-companies-part-1 Certifications are an anti-signal: https://interviewing.io/blog/why-you-shouldnt-list-certifications-on-linkedIn Subscribe to have your tech hiring myths BUSTED! ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: - Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney - https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode - https://www.instagram.com/zubinpratap 👋👋👋 FREE LEARNING RESOURES 👋👋👋 💥 Career Change to Code - FREE Webinar at https://matchfitmastery.com 💥 YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj 💥 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMi6AmVFjpmCpF95XjaBJ 💥 Before You Learn To Code -- Where to start? What to do? https://matchfitmastery.com/lifesaver 💥 Podcasts:, Blogs and Resources https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap 💥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/zubinpratap We will support it soon! Click 2k/4k to download videos first. Pro Subscription will automatically renew every month before you unsubscribe. Monthly $ 2.99 / month 1000+ embedded vimeo player sites supported Support video downloading in more resolutions e.g. 4k, 2k, 1080p, etc. Support for downloading public videos Support for extracting audio Support for downloading subtitles Unlimited downloads Get Tip：Please refresh the page after the payment is successful

55 min
MAY 20

#42 Microsoft Layoffs - Media's AI Lie exposed

**🚀 Microsoft’s Layoffs Exposed: The AI Lie They Want You to Believe 🚀** **🔍 The Truth Behind the Headlines:** Show Summary Is Further Below. But the links referred to in the episode are: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/ai-at-work-is-here-now-comes-the-hard-part and https://theaireport.beehiiv.com/p/microsoft-engineers-replaced-by-ai ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: - Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney - https://www.instagram.com/zubinpratap - https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode 👋👋👋 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES 👋👋👋 💥 Career Change to Code - FREE Webinar at https://matchfitmastery.com 💥 YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj 💥 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMi6AmVFjpmCpF95XjaBJ 💥 Before You Learn To Code -- Where to start? What to do? https://matchfitmastery.com/lifesaver 💥 Podcasts:, Blogs and Resources https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap 💥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/zubinpratap SHOW NOTES - **💼 Media Hype vs. Reality:** "AI is replacing engineers!" screams the news—but *53%* of layoffs were engineers… meaning *47%* weren’t. So why is *no one* talking about the rest? 🤔 - **🎯 Who’s *Really* at Risk?** Spoiler: *All* knowledge workers (HR, sales, creatives, even *you*). The focus on coders is a *smokescreen*. - **📉 The Brutal Math:** Layoffs aren’t about AI stealing jobs—it’s about *doing more with less*. Stagnant company? You’re on the chopping block. 💸 - **✨ Flip the Script:** AI isn’t your enemy—it’s your *unfair advantage*. 71% of bosses would hire a *junior* with AI skills over a senior without them. 🏆 - **🧠 Future-Proof Now:** Tech + AI skills = today’s survival toolkit. Even *basics* make you indispensable. Wait too long? *You’ll regret it.* **🔥 The Mic Drop Moment:** *"If AI only replaced coders… why did nearly *half* of Microsoft’s layoffs target *non*-engineers? Think. **💡 Your Survival Guide:** - **Dream Bigger:** AI won’t end careers—*complacency* will. - **Justify the Fear:** Yes, it’s chaotic… but you *can* outsmart it. - **Reject BS:** The media’s narrative? *Dead wrong.* Common sense is all you need. **🎧 Tune in for the full breakdown**—and learn how to *win* in the AI era, not just survive. 👇 *(P.S. The best time to skill up was yesterday. The second-best? *Right now.*)* We will support it soon! Click 2k/4k to download videos first. Pro Subscription will automatically renew every month before you unsubscribe. Monthly $ 2.99 / month 1000+ embedded vimeo player sites supported Support video downloading in more resolutions e.g. 4k, 2k, 1080p, etc. Support for downloading public videos Support for extracting audio Support for downloading subtitles Unlimited downloads Get Tip：Please refresh the page after the payment is successful

21 min
MAY 13

"Wasted $20K on a Bootcamp" - Real Talk | Ep#41

**🔥 From War Zones to Code Wars: Mirko’s Unfiltered Journey Through Tech’s Darkest Truths** Show Summary Is Further Below ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: - Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney - https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode - https://www.instagram.com/zubinpratap You can find Mirko here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirkozlatunic/ 👋👋👋 FREE LEARNING RESOURES 👋👋👋 💥 Career Change to Code - FREE Webinar at https://matchfitmastery.com 💥 YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj 💥 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMi6AmVFjpmCpF95XjaBJ 💥 Before You Learn To Code -- Where to start? What to do? https://matchfitmastery.com/lifesaver 💥 Podcasts:, Blogs and Resources https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap 💥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/zubinpratap **💡 Key Takeaways:** - **🌍 A Life of Battles:** Mirko’s journey from war-torn Croatia to corporate America—proving resilience isn’t just a skill, it’s a survival tactic. - **🚀 Bootcamp Betrayal:** Why even the “best” coding bootcamps leave you drowning in copied GitHub repos—and how Mirko escaped the trap. - **🤯 The Hidden Cost of Coding:** Spoiler: It’s not about the code. The brutal reality of networking, influence, and selling yourself in tech. - **🛠️ From Chemical Tech to Tech Whisperer:** How Mirko hacked his way into project management using coding as a Trojan horse. - **🎯 The Anti-Bootcamp Secret:** Why mentorship beats sprint deadlines—and how to filter out the BS in a world obsessed with “just learn to code.” - **💥 Enemies to Allies:** The shocking moment Mirko turned a workplace rival into his coding mentor—proof that tech is 80% psychology. **🚨 Hard Truths You Can’t Ignore:** - “Coding is not enough. Hell no.” — Why engineers fail without *human* skills. - The AI hype trap: How to spot lies and weaponize *real* tech trends. - Why struggling = progress (and how to stop fearing the dark days). **🔮 Mirko’s Final Warning:** “Don’t think about the next job—think 5 jobs ahead. Or you’ll stay stuck forever.” **💬 Why This Matters to YOU:** If you’ve ever doubted your place in tech, felt crushed by bootcamp promises, or secretly feared AI will steal your future—Mirko’s story is your blueprint to fight back. **🎧 Listen now—before the gatekeepers delete this episode.** *(P.S. The best coders don’t just write code… they rewrite the rules. Which side are you on?)* We will support it soon! Click 2k/4k to download videos first. Pro Subscription will automatically renew every month before you unsubscribe. Monthly $ 2.99 / month 1000+ embedded vimeo player sites supported Support video downloading in more resolutions e.g. 4k, 2k, 1080p, etc. Support for downloading public videos Support for extracting audio Support for downloading subtitles Unlimited downloads Get Tip：Please refresh the page after the payment is successful

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Set against the backdrop of my transition from 37 year old corporate lawyer to Big Tech software engineer, I cover meta-skills and habits that are necessary for all personal development. I show you how to do the things that are "easier said than done".

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Zubin Pratap
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2024 - 2025
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