Welcome back to the Pybites Podcast. This week we have a follow up to episode 101 in which we spoke about being in control in these difficult times of corporate layoffs. In this episode we talk about the importance of the people around you, because remember, you are the “average of the 5 people with whom you hang out the most”. Leverage these 5 important people in your life, especially now!Next we move onto the concept of having a “personal board” or “circle of advisors”, a second group of people that might not be necessarily be part of the “big 5”, but who you go to for specific advice / areas of life.A great resource that can help you with building this circle of advisors is this Harvard Business Review article: Forget Mentors — You Should Build a Circle of AdvisersLastly on this topic, we give some networking tips on how to find these kind of people that can positively influence your life.We also share some cool wins and books we’re enjoying.Links:- Join our Slack community- Pybites career 15 min chatBooks of the week: - A Brief History of Time- Montaigne’s EssaysEnjoy and next week we'll be back with another episode.

Welcome back to our podcast. In this week's episode we look at Python packaging. ---As stated in the intro, it's recommended to watch this episode on YouTube.---I was teaching this on our weekly PDM Code Clinic call and we ended up building quite a useful Pybites Open Source tool. Introducing pybites-search, a command line tool to search our content (articles, Bite exercises, podcast episodes, youtube videos and tips). We look at how to build a package and some of the code + design that went into pybites-search and how open sourcing this is a double win: our PDM bot project can leverage it and people can now contribute to this project. Hope you enjoy this episode and comment your thoughts below as well as preferences for more Python / Developer / Mindset content. Thanks for watching. Links / resources:Packaging Python Projects docsPybites search tool / packageCheck out our PDM programCurrently reading: The Gap and The Gain

Welcome back to the podcast. Today we share 8 tips in response to a question that we were tagged on @ Twitter.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:54 Wins5:46 Quoting the question / intro topic7:18 1. Communication is everything8:54 2. Deliberate practice10:06 3. Adopt a growth mindset12:12 4. Be a generalist15:03 5. Focus on the compound movements16:32 6. Know the business domain you are in19:00 7. Share your work / teach others22:32 8. Do a bit of networking every single week27:08 Summary of the 8 tips28:02 Books30:14 Thanks for all your feedback 😍 🙏33:00 OutroPybites FlashcardsPDM programMentioned books:- Mindset- Peak- Grit- 177 mental toughness secrets- The obstacle is the way- Range- Domain-driven design- All books from the podcastsAnd last but not least thanks for all your feedback 😍🙏You can reach out to us through our Slack or send an email to info at pybit dot es.

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. This week we have a very special guest: Blaise Pabon.We talk about his background in software development, how he started with Python and his journey with us in PDM.We also pick his brains about why Python is such a great language, the importance of open source and his active role in it, including a myriad of developer communities he takes part in. Lastly, we talk about the books we're currently reading.Links:- Vitrina: a portfolio development kit for DevOps- Boston Python hosts several online meetings a week- The mother of all (web) demo apps- Cucumberbdd New contributors ensemble programming sessions- Reach out to Blaise: blaise at gmail dot com | SlackBooks:- Antifragile- The Tombs of Atuan (Earthsea series)- How to write

This week we have Jim Hodapp on our podcast.We talk about his career journey going from software engineer + manager to full-time developer coach, some of the tactics he uses with his clients, and why coaching is a powerful tool for software engineers.Then we pivot to a more technical discussion about Rust, his passion for the language, why it's an interesting language to consider, also for Python developers, and to his developer community Rust Never Sleeps.We hope you enjoy this interview and that it inspires (and challenges) you to keep learning new things and expand your horizons.Links:- Jim's website- Embedded Rust WiFi crate for RP2040 microcontrollers- Rust web application to monitor home ambient air conditions- Jim's coaching/Rust community- Connect with Jim: Pybites / Twitter / LinkedIn- Mentioned books: The Staff Engineer’s Path / Thich Nhat Hanh Essential Writings / The School of Life

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! This week we have an inspirational talk with our special guest Cassandra Babilya! We talk about the importance of finding value and purpose in your work.We talk about:- Considering your life purpose.- Your professional values and your personal values.- How do you identify that something is wrong at work.We discuss the effects that being disengaged with your work can have on your physical and mental well-being. The key point being to really pay attention to you "bio-feedback":- Are you exhausted all the time?- Are you getting sick more often?- Is your mental health suffering?To get started on analysing your situation and making those first steps toward change, we ask you four questions (grab a pen and paper!):1. Do you feel a disconnect between your personal values and your professional values?2. The last time you jumped out of bed excited for the day, what were you going to do that day?3. What do people often come to you for help with?4. What's missing when you're not in the room?Start small; identify where you are today and identify one thing that you can do today that will bring you closer to where you want to be.Connect with Cassandra:- LinkedIn- Website- Instagram- Newsletter

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. This week we have an inspirational chat with Juanjo:- How he started his  programming journey and what passionates him about this craft.- How he fell in love with Python.- How he overcame tutorial paralysis.- How PDM helped him improve his skills and how the positive effect it's having on his daily work and moving forward.- How important succeeding as a developer is for him.- How he coped with imposter syndrome as he grew as a developer.- Tips for people aspiring to become software developers who want to make a greater impact using Python.- The importance of choosing a good community as your support system towards your goal."Harness the power of the long term achievements by focusing on the short term actions"We also celebrate wins and share what we're reading (books linked below).Links:- PDM program- Connect with Juanjo on LinkedIn or SlackBooks:- Dynamic Economic Systems- Why Stock Markets Crash - Crafting Test-Driven Software with Python Find your strength! We hope you enjoy this episode and reach out if you have any feedback: info@pybit.es

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. This week we have a wonderful chat with Michael Knott.We talk about the most valuable things about Michael's Python journey, including what he achieved through our PDM program. We talk about:- Michael's work as a fitness coach and how he got into Python as a tool to automate repetitive tasks in his daily work. - How he improved his Python and developer skills in PDM with us.- What challenges he faced when started his programmer journey.- Some really cool technologies he has learned and applied in his apps so far.- How the things he learned with us are positively impacting his craft.- How he gained confidence in spite of feeling imposter syndrome (e.g. getting his code out there).- And ... (as usual) how important the mindset side turned out to be.We also celebrate wins and share what we're reading (book links below).Links:- The PDM program (Michael's ISSF Scraper is featured under the projects section!)- Julian's Flask Udemy courseBooks: - Still Life (fiction)- Practices of the Python Pro (SW best practices)- Publishing Python Packages (new!)- The Dream of Europe (history)- Find Your Strength (productivity)We hope you enjoy this episode and reach out if you have any feedback: info@pybit.esTo reach out to Michael, you can do so:- On LinkedIn- On Twitter- On our Slack

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! This week we talk about:-How to see opportunity through difficulties.-How to react if everything is not going your way.-How to be strong in a difficult situation.-How to stay in control in every situation.Most people are going through hardships but how can we surpass these circumstances and challenges in our ways?5 tips to stay in control and reduce stress, because we think that there is a lot you actually can control.1. Working on your skills2. Build your network.3. Double down on productivity.4. Watch your health + well-being.5. Adopt a positive mindset.It is hard to get out of any uncomfortable situation, but it is also hard if you choose to stay in it. Always choose your hard.Books:- The Digital Nomad Handbook- The Creative Act- Our growing Pybites podcast book list (created on Pybites Books, our favorite reading tracker and one of our first Django sites we built)Feedback / live podcast request - email us: info@pybit.esEnjoy and next week we’ll have a fresh new episode for you. --- Do you know enough Python to be dangerous but you don’t dare call yourself a developer? And you want that to change, taking your skills to the next level to land a better job, upgrade your career, earn more freedom and give back to society? We achieve these things for people we work with in our PDM program. Check it out here.

We're back with... episode 100! 🎉In this episode we highlight our favorite moments from the show:- How to Say no!- Being your Authentic Self with Hannah Kook- Practical Django with Antonio Mele- Tutorial Paralysis- Only compare yourself to your yesterday's self+ 5 more valuable mindset and developer lessons.Next we have a ask from you dear listener, please send us your favorite episode and/or how what you've learned from us has helped you on your Python + career journey ... Send it to info@pybit.esThe people with the 3 most original stories will win some really cool swag (from our store)Next up we give you tips to make 2023 life-changing:- Identify with your skill and/or goal- Use the time audit tool often. Consistently track yourself because you will go off the rails.- What SYSTEMS do you put in place? (Mentioned email turned into article) - Focus on what you can control.- Are you failing enough?- Be assertive. Speak up. Ask for what you want. - Seek coaching if you want to grow more rapidlyThanks for listening and here's to another 100 episodes!If you're serious about taking your Python + developer (+ mindset) skills to the next level this year, join our PDM program here.