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

Why it took me FIVE years to land my first coding job—and how you can do it in less than 12 months (if you avoid this trap). Show Summary and FREE Resources are further below 👇 ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: 👉🏼  Connect with Zubin:   https://meetzubin.carrd.co/  👉🏼 Parsity Inner Circle Program ( https://parsity.io/inner-circle?utm_source=estd ) 👉🏼  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney   👉🏼  https://www.instagram.com/brianjenneycode   Most mid-career professionals believe coding bootcamps can flip their career in 12 weeks. The truth? That myth has crushed more dreams than it’s created. Ever feel like everyone else has the “cheat code” to tech while you’re stuck burning years on dead-end tutorials? This episode exposes why generic training fails 80% of career changers—and the unconventional mindset shift that actually gets you hired faster. Timestamps & Takeaways: The Big Lie About 3-Month Bootcamps — Why “fast-track” promises set you up to fail. The Bamboo Growth Secret — Why 5 years of “failure” can become 8 months of real success. The Physics of Career Change — The formula that predicts how long it really takes. The Minimum Effective Dose™️— The one practice that separates hired engineers from quitters. 👉 Want the exact roadmap to land interviews without wasting years? 👋👋👋 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 

The #1 reason mid-career professionals fail at coding has nothing to do with IQ, bootcamps, or degrees—it’s all in your inner game. They don’t want you to know this. Show Summary and FREE Resources are further below 👇   Ever feel like tech is a locked door and everyone else has the key? You’ve bought courses, maybe even tried a bootcamp, but the overwhelm, frustration, and self-doubt creep back in. Here’s the truth: generic training fails 80% of career changers because it ignores the silent killer—your psychology. In this episode, you’ll discover the mindset shift that separates those who land tech jobs from those who quietly quit. (Hint: It’s not another “grind harder” hack.) ⏱ Key Points 🚨 The Lie Big Tech Tells You • Why bootcamps oversell shortcuts—and set you up to fail. 💡 The Silent Killer of Career Change • The inner barrier no course will fix for you. 🎯 The Four Traps That Derail Coders • Frustration, overwhelm, comparison, and loneliness—and how to flip them. 🚀 The Mindset Reset • The counterintuitive psychology trick that keeps you moving when others quit. ☎️ Contact Zubin & Brian: 👉🏼  Connect with Zubin:  https://meetzubin.carrd.co/ 👉🏼 Parsity Inner Circle Program (https://parsity.io/inner-circle?utm_source=estd) 👉🏼  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney   👋👋👋 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  

Are you an aspiring founder without a technical co-founder? You're not alone. Many entrepreneurs waste years looking for a CTO, pitching developers, and watching their ideas stall. In this episode, I share my proven method for how to build a startup without a co-founder. Show Summary and FREE Resources Is Further Below👇 ☎️  Connect With 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  As a 37-year-old lawyer who became a software engineer at Google, I'll reveal my journey and the lean, efficient way I learned to code. You'll discover why you don't need a degree or a traditional bootcamp to get your ideas off the ground. Key Topics: The "Co-Founder Mirage": Why the endless search for a technical partner is a losing game. The Minimum Effective Dose: How to learn just enough coding to build and ship your product. How to build credibility so top engineers will want to work with you. A practical, small-project strategy to de-risk your startup and accelerate your skills.    👋👋👋 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

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/

💡 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

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     

**🔥 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?)*