Are You Too Dumb To Code? A Chat About Imposter Syndrome

In this video, we will talk about why so many developers feel too dumb to code. We get into the topic of imposter syndrome.

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[abubakarsadeeq]

The most interesting thing about Brad, is that he always cares for newbies. ❤️

[fadious_padious]

Hey Im glad you are still going at it. I've been a professional developer for 5 years now and when I was learning I went through a lot if your tutorials, and your story in general kept me motivated.

[brad]

I was able to learn enough HTML and PHP from your YouTube and Udemy courses to get my first internship. I had only taken one C++ coding class at that point. That was 3 years ago. Now I’m working full time as a software dev!

[realchrishawkes]

15+ years in the corporate world, I feel this all the time. It's a skill to learn to live with this feeling. It is literally impossible to know it all.

[klp]

After almost 50 years in software development, and as I approach my retirement, I still suffer from Imposter Syndrome. I have constantly had to increase my knowledge, each time at a far smaller percentage than the previous time leading to this feeling. However, I take comfort in knowing that the building blocks I was involved in - (in now almost non-existent languages) have been the basis for what we have today: knowledge built on knowledge, built on knowledge over time.

[chriskennedy]

you're a genuine and authentic kind of guy. its not by accident that your style resonates with literally millions of us. Though I don't really watch your channel much any more because my domain has moved slightly away from your content type, I learnt some core fundamentals from you, so I can safely say you positively impacted my career. Thanks Brad.

[rainbowtouch]

As someone who has been struggling, being stuck in a dead end help desk role, with anxiety and depression slowly crippling in, even the bare minimum of 30 minutes of learning per day leads me towards downspiral, why even try, the competition and market place are so crowded and there are so many talented people, competing against AI and shit, I truly find a lot of comfort and encouragement hearing you speak. You're like a big brother I've never had but always wish I did.. Thank you for being there for us underdogs Brad, you the real one!!!

[pw.]

One of the main reasons I follow Traversy is the humanity of the videos, especially the mental health side of it. I suffer terribly from impostor syndrome. Keep it up, Brad.

[RajatSaraswat]

Coding is not easy but continuous practice makes it easier. Some people understand it better than others while others take a little longer to get there which leads to imposter syndrome.

I believe if you don’t compare yourself with others and keep practising, you’ll get there eventually!

[reynold]

My brother, if I can call you that, I am struggling just to explain how much you touched me. This is the second video of it's kind which you've made, that kept me riveted to the computer screen. You come across as honest and sincere man, like someone willing to give of himself for the sake of helping others. I thank you, and God for you.

[yeldrifer]

brad, ive been struggling to learn how to code, this is the third time im trying it and finally im getting it, not gonna give up. Thanks man you always keep me motivated

[vectoralphaSec]

Honestly the main #1 contributor to imposter syndrome and those types of feelings is the job hunt/ the interview process. Companies make applying for developer jobs and doing interviews for these types of jobs a literal living hell that its mentally destroying.

[rakkitb]

Traversy and Net Ninja
Quality content. Struggling is a part of life indeed
Just gotta keep going indeed.

Thanks Brad!

[motoboy]

The constant dealing with imposter syndrome and the constant change of the tools and technology is almost ruining the will to continue for me. Its like you cant be sure of anything and with that its hard to see your progress. Cant seem to find a mindset to deal with it and motivation is gone. Anyway, thanks for adressing this Brad!

[adamjamiu]

The reason why this channel is different is that, you posted videos that doesn't not include coding at times. Keep it up brad. It will be a great if you can start a tech podcast. ❤

[tonyzweb]

I remember stumbling upon Brad's channel waaay back in 2017 when I was first starting studying Computer Science in uni. I had no clue how to code, what to do in order to better myself, etc. Brad's videos were essential in helping me and I presume many others to find themselves jobs. Fast forward to this current day I'm a technical lead, so to anyone reading this that have second thougths and doubts...do it, take your time, grind and don't give up on your dreams. To Brad, I thank you sincerily for helping me!

[ahmad-murery]

Every time I lose my motivation I watch some tutorials on topics I'm already familiar with which brings back some memories about where I was and where I am now, and then I come to conclusion that what was difficult for me then is easy now, in return I get more confidence that I can pass this hard period as I did before, it just requires some patience and will.
Thanks Brad!

[lukasz]

You saved me Brad again, I gave up learning JS and React for two weeks, after 10 months, because I start thinking I am dumb. I start code again>Thank you

[MrPanzerDragoon]

Having been in the field of front-end and struggling for the past 13-plus years. It's videos like this that help me get over the negative thoughts. Thank you so much again for posting this PSA reminder for all of us!

[nevengerencir]

I believe that people like us without official diploma can perform better because we are aware that we are in a weaker position from the start.
Like my friends says "There are always gonna be people who just do their job and the ones that keep on biting".
We should all turn our weakness to our strength and never forget where we come from.
I am my first year into my IT job and I have a photo of me on my table next to my monitor - a photo of me making bread at 3 am at night with a big smile on my face.
Coding is easy - manual job and hanging on the streets and not having not enough money to provide for your family is harder.
Thanks Brad again for everything.