I arrived at the company early this morning, so I opened Medium and browsed for a while, and saw an interesting point in an article . The author said that in the early days of becoming a programmer, comparisons are always indispensable. For example, if you do the same job, but your friends get paid more than you, some friends are big Vs and have a lot of fans, some friends are keen on stocks and investments and earn a lot of money, and some friends live the life you want to live I am doing the thing of "the world is so big and I really want to see it". Of course, some friends have started their own businesses, and their valuations have risen all the way.
People are really more popular than people.
As a result, the career has ushered in a "bottleneck", and there will be constant comparisons, thus falling into the vortex of self-doubt.
But as a professional programmer, what you need to do is to stop comparing and really work hard for your own progress and improvement.
So, by a coincidence, he communicated with a senior programmer he had admired for a long time, and asked him what suggestions he had for programming life? The old driver gave three tips, two of which are based on human nature, such as:
- Stay focused and consistent: The world belongs to the strivers, hardworking and persistent programmers always win, but no matter what programming language or skill you learn, you must be consistent. I understand what this means, because technology changes rapidly, and new technologies are dazzling, but as a programmer, you can’t diverge with punches and kicks. Just like building a house, the foundation must be solid. Be steady.
- Be friendly and humble: In our words, there are people outside the sky and people outside the sky, and there are people outside the sky, and there must be my teacher when a threesome goes together. When someone asks about the project you are working on or the new technology you are using, don't put on "I am the best in the world" Instead, respond with "I'd love to share with you." And, be an active listener, support others in their achievements, and congratulate them.
Of course, there is another point that is crucial, and this is one that I find particularly interesting: Never quit your job. But if you take a closer look, it is also a good inspiration.
Today, we often see such a situation, it is very common for programmers to make a lot of money in side jobs, so it is very common to quit. But the old driver suggested that never resign. If you're tempted to quit your job, take a look at this very important list:
- I have a new job in hand;
- I earn much more than my salary as a side hustle;
- My startup has reached a very solid valuation;
- My social accounts have more than 50,000 followers.
If you can't achieve one of the above, then you have to resist the urge to resign. But if you can achieve one of them, either one will be great.