Easier Said Than Done (Career Change & How to Do it)

From Brewer to Coder: Escaping YouTube's Tutorial Traps (Student Interview) | Ep # 57

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Why 90% of career changers fail at learning to code (and the mental shift that changes everything). Former brewer Saeed reveals what really happens when you skip the YouTube rabbit holes and follow a structured path—spoiler: it's not what the influencers tell you.

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🎯 The Real Reason You're Stuck

  • Most people think learning syntax equals getting hired—but that's like knowing basketball rules vs. playing in the NBA
  • The YouTube "learn to code in 3 months" trap keeps you consuming instead of building actual skills

💡 Why Technical Skills Are Only 30% of Success

  • Networking and market positioning matter more than perfect code (shocking but true)
  • The psychology work most people skip is what separates quitters from career-changers who actually make it

🚀 The 4-6 Month Reality Check

  • Even after breakthroughs, you're still months away from job-ready (here's why that's actually good news)
  • The sequence of steps that reveals your unique path when done consistently

Ready to stop spinning your wheels? Get the no-BS roadmap that's working for career changers who actually land offers—not just complete tutorials.

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Show Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Saeed's Background
02:32 - The Problem with YouTube Coding Tutorials
08:17 - Why Most People Fail to Learn Programming
11:23 - The Wrong Reasons to Learn Programming
27:05 - Key Lessons Learned About Becoming a Programmer
33:08 - Final Advice for Aspiring Developers