How I Learned Coding CONSISTENTLY for 537 Days Straight

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Consistency is king. Yet it is what most people learning to code struggle with.

Truth be told, I wasn’t always a productive person.

Tiktok, Instagram, Tinde..(krhm)

I’m just as familiar with these distractions as you are.

From school to university to teaching myself to code, no matter how many timetables I set for myself, or how many plans I made, eventually all of them ended up being scrapped.

So last year when I got to the point when I was teaching myself to code, working a part-time job, and making Youtube videos all at the same time, I figured that this was finally the time to learn to manage my time.

I remember when I started teaching myself to code exactly 537 days ago when I’m recording this, I saw all those videos “how I learned to code in 6 months”, I was like wow that guy must be so smart, or he must have just spent literally 16 hours per day working, I could never do that.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 I wasn't always productive..
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3:50 The Perfect Schedule
5:30 How to Get Things Done
7:30 Elon Musk's Time Management HACK
8:43 How to be Motivated
10:15 How many hours per day should you code?

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[benno]

I think the title of your video is literally the problem for most people. How many people are actually willing to commit themselves fully to something for 537 days straight? Probably not that many because, for some reason, everyone thinks success or being good at something just happens or comes overnight for some reason. Discipline and focus are single handedly the most important things if you want to become successful. Yes you have to work hard as well, but if you just focus when you're supposed to focus and not get distracted by all sorts of nonsense in general (partying, etc.) you'll be able to do what you want and still have time for other things. Maybe not as much, but still. Be very selective about what you spend your time on. Great video btw.

[_silentrose]

This video is like a godsend because I've been learning to code for almost a year now but I struggle so much with being consistent with my coding hours in my schedule. I would do exactly what you did and make a strict schedule but it was so hard to replicate it everyday. Hearing from your honest experiences and knowing that you also struggled to be productive makes me feel so much better that I'm not the only one struggling plus the end of the video was so extremely helpful because now I know that I should aim to fit 2-3 coding hours everyday and to have a more flexible schedule centered around the most important tasks as you mentioned - This really makes more sense to me now and I just really needed to hear this especially from you 😇

[Shabangs]

Bro I just quit my job as a laborer stacking wood and unloading trains i feel like your videos called out to me. Thank you for spending your time to help people out your'e a goat

[Advantageplayy]

your analogy of the dip pushed me to try and get past it. thanks for your videos man they are very informational

[eltovli_q]

bruh I just realized I'm watching a video about managing my time while am not managing my time

[muhammadabdulrehman]

Great Video. I am in 9 right now but I am learning to code early and get a job.

[WiserThanEinstein]

Great video, I am now 5 days into my journey. wish me luck.

[JoeDoe]

And yet, we have no problem bingeing watching or gaming. Thanks for the tips.

[marveIIus]

I like the title, see what you did there with an abstract, yet exact number to get as many people intrigued as possible. Better than saying something like 18 months for instance

[cherryayethihan]

summaries
1.priotizie your tasks
2.really get good at one thing first
3.use time boxing/ time blocking
4.know "the dip"

[emanuelarriaza]

I force my self to code what theirs no motivation but when I'm doing it it start to become self motivated

[programmingjobesch]

The short answer?

Do the work instead of doing something else. It's a simple decision.
If you can't make that decision, you don't actually want it, nor do you deserve it- and as a result, you won't achieve it. Cut the excuses, cut the slack, cut the bullshit and DO. THE. WORK.


Elaboration: (If you "can't" you either lack proper framing as to why it's important enough for you to prioritize, are trying to fit in/appease the crowd and don't actually desire said thing, or- you're delusional and naive and think you're so special and significant that success is just something the universe owes you. All of which will throttle your ability to put in the required effort to actually get to said endpoint.)

To move forward, all one must do is take a step. Your refusal just limits YOU to where you currently are; no matter your "condition", affluence or upbringing- there's always someone who has it worse, makes less excuses for themselves AND is working harder than you. No one else gives a single fuck if you achieve your goals nor is it up to them to. No amount of pleading or excuse making is going to do anything to benefit your situation or propel you any further.

If you truly desire something you'll do the work; if you "can't"- quit lying to yourself about what you claim to want. It's literally not hard to do something for 537 days straight- the modern human is just feeble. Get out of your own way.


Also, it's not about motivation. Motivation is what you need in order to do something you don't want to do. If you need motivation, find a better goal.

[Fuzzycap]

I try everyday but idk for last 2 yrs even with every social media app uninstalled I am still not able to consistently do it, like it starts good then for few weeks I go astray

[gkugathas]

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[subarnakhorshed]

After graduating with CSE background now I found myself having no programming skills which can land me a job. so now I started learning ios development. it has been a couple of months only but really struggling to just sit and learn. Anxiety is through the roof. And I am feeling like I would never be able to be a programmer. Just out of my league.

[jerrymouse]

hi, i'm your new subscriber thank you for your video, i will try it by doing it

[williamcromwell]

"i recommend learning one thing at a time, then after you get good at it... learn like. 5 things at one time" easy

[gregd]

Great video and I do agree ! But I would love to seek advice from your point of view as someone who want to achieve more. I'm currently Year 2 semester 1 as a full-time software engineering student. But I'm eager to learn, do you think its manageable to work in the tech industry as a FT student or should I wait for semester break and go for an internship. Sure, I can learn a lot by myself, but I think the true process begin on the work field!
A warrior is born on the battlefield not in the training-camp.

[robertbray]

Hey man I love ur stuff. I was wondering what you think of chatgpt in regards to programming and software development

[paulq]

First off just wanted to say I absolutely LOVE your channel!

Just wanted to ask you and everyone else : How do you guys deal with getting stuck?

I'm taking Cs50 and I'm 2 months into learning to code.

I find myself getting stuck for an hour running through options of a code that would work which turns my brain to mush.

Would you consider that part of the "block"?