Dress to Impress

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It is not necessary to dress to impress every day, but it is important not to look like a slob consistently as people notice. While occasional casual dressing is acceptable, one should aim to avoid the reputation of being a slob by wearing clothes that one likes and feels comfortable in.

Ready to level up your career in web development? Join Wes and Scott as they discuss techniques and best practices for advancing in the field. From mastering technical skills to navigating workplace dynamics, this episode offers actionable advice to help you thrive in your career.

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:17 How can a front-end developer advance in their career?
01:10 Brought to you by Sentry.
01:30 Syntax newsletter.
Snack Pack
02:02 How do you get better at being a developer?
- 02:22 Asking questions.
- 08:09 Get your hands dirty.
- Hot Tips, Cool Treats
- 14:07 Share what you know.
- 17:35 Target your skills for what is needed.
- Ryan Carniato Tweet
- Episode 577
- Justin Fagnani Tweet
- Episode 595
- 21:12 Get out of your comfort zone.
26:55 Getting a better job.
- 27:27 Understand the stakeholders.
- 29:18 Find the metric the business cares about and do that.
- 30:01 Make an impression as being the person that gets things done fast and reliably.
- 31:47 Improve communications.
- 35:04 Be the person they want to have in meetings.
- 37:44 Use systems and tools to help your deficiencies.
- 39:01 Dress to impress.
- 39:32 Care.
- 39:40 Cut the cynicism.
- Energy Vampire
- 42:16 Don’t put bad stuff out into the world publicly.
- 44:29 Get your camera + mic dialed in.
46:23 Leveling up at life.
- 46:32 Take care of your shit.
- 47:40 Exercise.
- Episode 748
- 47:57 Eat well.
- 48:22 Sleep as much as you can.
- 48:26 Clean your workspace.
- 49:17 Learn new skills.
- 49:31 Take care of yourself.
- Habit Path
54:09 Sick Picks.