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

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025
  • 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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  • @abubakarsadeeq2974
    @abubakarsadeeq2974 Год назад +397

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

    • @vrildox-to7ir
      @vrildox-to7ir Год назад +9

      Yah i like that about him

    • @TraversyMedia
      @TraversyMedia  Год назад +142

      I think it's because I understand that overwhelming feeling when learning. I learn A LOT of different things so I am always a newbie at something. I have always wanted to be the teacher that that makes a person go from feeling "dumb" to making it "click" in their head and feel that joy of learning something 🙂

    • @abubakarsadeeq2974
      @abubakarsadeeq2974 Год назад +14

      @@TraversyMedia humanity

    • @voidspirit111
      @voidspirit111 Год назад +3

      that is good, fewer and fewer do, at least in the circles i frequent.
      They either don't care or they thing the newbies should suffer because they did and that is how they got to be this "superb miracle of a dev"...

    • @joshstivers9042
      @joshstivers9042 Год назад +2

      Great advice, and thank you for what you do.

  • @realchrishawkes
    @realchrishawkes Год назад +3

    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.

  • @RajatSaraswat9
    @RajatSaraswat9 Год назад +68

    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!

    • @araskoca8172
      @araskoca8172 Год назад

      yeah true i guess. as a person who did HTML and CSS and other small python projects, i feel like a total dumb right know in my first weeks of university as a data science student, and i have an exam this monday.

    • @goku_bbkha
      @goku_bbkha Год назад

      Compare yourself only with yourself. That‘s it

    • @Loki_Dokie
      @Loki_Dokie 7 месяцев назад

      Logic is what got me, I was also learning on am empty tank most times, im looking at getting back to JS because I've been able to understand some concepts I didn't at first. I just needed a break I guess

  • @brad3201
    @brad3201 Год назад +75

    I was able to learn enough HTML and PHP from your RUclips 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!

  • @klp2513
    @klp2513 Год назад +8

    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.

  • @fadious_padious2711
    @fadious_padious2711 Год назад +93

    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.

    • @TraversyMedia
      @TraversyMedia  Год назад +16

      That's awesome! Congrats. It isn't an easy thing to stick with. Glad I could have helped in any way 💙

    • @Szasz18
      @Szasz18 Месяц назад

      @@TraversyMedia I've also learned from your CSS and HTML course from Udemy. Based on that, I've built some simple sites, which was already enough to get a job in webdevelopment. After that, I also finished your vanilla JS and React courses, and they were all great. Thanks to your content, I have worked as a web developer for almost 5 years. You are really the best :) Thank you, Brad! Keep up the great work :)

  • @vectoralphaSec
    @vectoralphaSec Год назад +18

    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.

    • @ZokOxx
      @ZokOxx 8 месяцев назад +9

      Completly, I am currently searching for a job since november and 2 interviews really traumatized me. I felt like a piece of sh*t knowing nothing and dumb. It actually made me very depressed and I can't get back to search for a job, it just is too much for my mental to live another hell like this. (Sorry for my english)

    • @Namalama268
      @Namalama268 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@ZokOxx omg yes. I feel exactly the same way. I had to tell a company I failed their tests because they were too hard, thanks for the opportunity. They then offered a new, easier test and more time. I got the job. But I can say I went in not having any practice with interview questions. Leetcode has helped tremendously. Don't give up, please. Go back to it, apply, practice interview questions at home until you nail them. Practice until you can do it in your sleep. Note down everything you don't understand, then look it up and explain it to yourself.

    • @ZokOxx
      @ZokOxx 3 месяца назад

      ​@@Namalama268 ​ Congratulations for your job ! And thank you for the encouragement. Actually I did, finally, find one myself (and I just started this week). I started again searching for a job 2 months ago and I found this company who didn't make me do the slightest test. I'm very very grateful and it was a relief. They said that they were hiring on personnality and past work experience. Even if it has been only a week, I can already tell that I will be happy there. So not every company are horrible !

  • @rainbowtouch797
    @rainbowtouch797 Год назад +15

    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!!!

    • @hikemalliday6007
      @hikemalliday6007 4 месяца назад

      If you can't stand the thought of 30 mins a day I would consider a different work path

  • @chris94kennedy
    @chris94kennedy Год назад +49

    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.

  • @motoboy6666
    @motoboy6666 Год назад +2

    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!

    • @EdmondDantèsDE
      @EdmondDantèsDE Год назад +2

      I think you might be focusing on the wrong thing. Don't get attached to any single technology.
      Instead focus on your ability to learn and use technologies in a reasonable amount of time which isn't as hard as it sounds because the process is the same for most technologies.
      Also is there actually a requirement for your tools to change or do you just feel like it? Because personally I don't feel like there has been much change in webdev in the last 5 years.

  • @yeldrifer6795
    @yeldrifer6795 Год назад +6

    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

    • @ickebins6948
      @ickebins6948 Год назад

      Or you accept that some people are just not good at some things and look for another occupation.
      To torture yourself with one thing and to invest time instead of doing something else...

    • @yeldrifer6795
      @yeldrifer6795 Год назад

      i dont agree with that , if you are consistent and you stick with it someday im pretty sure you will get it , cause when i started i didn't understand anything and know it just clicked , sometimes success takes time and the process is different for everybody
      @@ickebins6948

    • @TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf
      @TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf 9 месяцев назад +1

      Hey how is it going for you??

    • @yeldrifer6795
      @yeldrifer6795 9 месяцев назад

      @@TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf I'm much better at coding to be honest and about to get my first job

    • @TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf
      @TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf 9 месяцев назад

      @@yeldrifer6795 how did you end up learning it this time around?

  • @reynold2
    @reynold2 10 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @palmwaytech
    @palmwaytech 7 месяцев назад +2

    6 steps to expertise in evolving , applying to creativity
    1 Remember
    2 Understand
    3 Apply
    4 Analyze
    5 Evaluate
    6 Create

  • @pw.70
    @pw.70 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @tonyzweb
    @tonyzweb Год назад +7

    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!

    • @itsjustme684
      @itsjustme684 9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Tony, much needed!

  • @nevengerencir6796
    @nevengerencir6796 Год назад +4

    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.

  • @MrPanzerDragoon
    @MrPanzerDragoon Год назад +5

    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!

  • @adamjamiu6764
    @adamjamiu6764 Год назад +16

    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. ❤

    • @TraversyMedia
      @TraversyMedia  Год назад +7

      That is something that I have thought about doing for a while. Just need to find time.

    • @adamjamiu6764
      @adamjamiu6764 Год назад

      @@TraversyMedia trust me its gonna contribute hugely to freebies and someone like me.

  • @ahmad-murery
    @ahmad-murery Год назад +3

    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!

  • @HafizRahmanBD
    @HafizRahmanBD Год назад +1

    Thank you for the kind words Brad. Sometimes we all need it.

  • @rakkitb88
    @rakkitb88 Год назад +3

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

  • @Speedhaak
    @Speedhaak Год назад

    "The can't understand how to not understand" - nail on the head. This is why I have been subbed to you for many years now, your delivery. Fair play Brad, you deserve all the success you have and more.

  • @gojoe36
    @gojoe36 Год назад

    When I first learned to PLAY GUITAR my teacher told me to understand this, "As much as you will play and learn, you will never be as good as you want to be". 30+ years later I think that was the most brilliant thing I ever heard. Because there is always more to learn, satisfaction does come and so does inadequacies. After awhile you kind of understand and set the EGO down a bit

  • @lukasz4655
    @lukasz4655 5 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @melissam6037
    @melissam6037 Год назад

    The title grabbed me, I’ve been in this field a long time, recently I was studying something new and I literally said out loud “I AM SO DUMB”, and I started trying to figure out other jobs I could try to do because clearly I don’t have what it takes lolz. Then I pulled it together and kept working on it.

  • @rafihasan7787
    @rafihasan7787 Год назад +1

    The thing I love the most about this channel is, that not only it contains World Class learning materials for free, you will also see practical encouragement from Brad regularly. It's a really good break from starting at codes trying to learn programming that somehow pushes me more to learn.
    Thank you for your awesome work

  • @hypez663
    @hypez663 Год назад +1

    As a newcomer to the field, you hit the nail on the head - 90% of the SE's in the field are absolutely horrid with friendliness and willingness to help.

  • @Aldedandra
    @Aldedandra 10 месяцев назад

    I feel like I can relate to you, Brad. I was a B and C student in High School. I'm not the smartest person, but I finally got into IT around age 30 because i loved it as a hobby. I've never though im smarter than anyone and always been able to explain things as a noob, because that was once me. I've done some development over the years, but never felt smart enough. I'm wanting to make that career change, but have had awful imposter syndrome over the last month and seriously been questions and doubting myself. I needed to see this video. Thank you!

  • @maris7457
    @maris7457 Год назад

    this is really hard for me bc i had a massive brain tumor that i had removed last year which resulted in a stroke, and now i have a few serious neuro issues. and it's affected my ability to work effectively. i can still learn, but i have absolutely no tolerance for stress now. so micromanaging, rushing, deadlines, meetings, and trying to learn very difficult things, and obscure directions/instructions, is very very hard. so this is encouraging to hear. i've been low key living in fear that i will lose my job. thank you

  • @mtduffey
    @mtduffey 6 месяцев назад

    Currently in a full stack boot camp, and I supplement the schools learning with your videos, and has help so incredibly much. even though I'm doing really good in class, I deal with imposter syndrome on a daily basis. So thank you for putting this out there!

  • @michaelosoba1584
    @michaelosoba1584 Год назад +1

    This time I have been struggling and always looking down on myself in this technology field but this has given me a boost to keep pushing...thanks brad

  • @epimartinez2678
    @epimartinez2678 5 месяцев назад

    Brad, I received my full stack Developer from Bethel Tech in 2021(9 month boot camp).
    An opportunity to for a low code dev job came to me that following month I got my certification. It was low entry salary but did that for 6 months.
    Another developer job opportunity came to me in 2022 that deals with C sharp, SQL, .Net and Azure DevOps.
    This is another low entry level job but I’ve been doing it for 2 years. And to this day, I struggle with imposter syndrome. I look at my requirement tickets and have no idea how I’ve been a developer for 3 years.
    Your video brought hope to me this morning. Thank you for sharing this. I have a desire to learn and grow. Thank you for sharing.
    To this day, I struggle with imposter syndrome. Since receiving my certification in 2021 I have no experience in code, in technology, nothing.

  • @markdenvermanuel8493
    @markdenvermanuel8493 Год назад

    You are the best, Brad! I have been following and watching you years before I became a developer. You have been my idol ever since. I have been a developer for 5 years already and got 3 dev jobs all at same time. Your channel is one of the contributors in achieving my dream job. Thanks brother.

  • @kathleenmccarthy6347
    @kathleenmccarthy6347 Год назад +1

    Brad's killer logic, spatial and verbal skills is why I have been able to learn any web dev at all!

  • @greatscott8680
    @greatscott8680 9 месяцев назад

    I needed that. Thanks for posting this video. I've been a front-end developer for longer than I'd like to admit and still struggle with some things. I'm glad I'm not alone.

  • @DonovanChilders
    @DonovanChilders Год назад

    This is great stuff. I became a web developer about 18 years ago and struggled with it. Working through that made me better at my job. 8 years ago, I moved into software engineering and let me tell you, I still struggle with imposter syndrome. At least now, I recognize when this happens and have learned ways that I can cope with it and get through it.

  • @coenkuijpers1800
    @coenkuijpers1800 Год назад

    The whole video I’ve been nodding. It’s so true what you’re saying. I’m not a newbie by any stretch, but still often I think people are so much smarter solving all these problems with seemingly no effort. Also about teaching your spot on. When I’m trying to explain something, I tend to leave out so much information because I think it’s so obvious, only to learn that it wasn’t.

  • @arminb8425
    @arminb8425 Год назад

    My journey into web development began in 2018 at the age of 29, with my very first tutorial being Brad's 'HTML for Beginners'. Fast forward to today, I've progressed to a Senior Full Stack Web Developer. I owe a significant part of this transformation to the foundational skills I acquired from Brad's tutorial. A heartfelt thank you, Brad, for setting me on this path!

    • @despahotaru
      @despahotaru Год назад

      Awesome mate. Just curious: can you tell a bit more his you've eventually grown into a Senior developer?

  • @chrishoward6360
    @chrishoward6360 Год назад

    In a different video of yours you mentioned "imposter syndrome" and I'd never heard of it so I looked it up. I immediately realized that I'd dealt with that for my entire life - in programming but also before that, particularly with my schooling. I think there's a degree to which it actually contributed to my lower grades in grade school and high school as I was constantly preoccupied with the feeling that I could never aspire to the levels my high-achieving peers were reaching, and that was both distracting and deflating of any ambitiousness I could have had. So, thank you for bringing this issue into the light. As with all your videos this has been very helpful.

  • @heminsatya
    @heminsatya 8 месяцев назад

    As a full-stack programmer with over a decade of experience, having developed numerous types of apps, I sometimes feel overwhelmed and dumb. I agree with you, Brad; it is quite common in the tech industry.
    Thank you very much for sharing your insights with us. Your excellent courses have truly been instrumental in my learning journey.

  • @jpsrealtor
    @jpsrealtor 7 месяцев назад

    Hey there, thank you so much for your content, I just recently purchased one of your courses on your website and am BLOWN away by the no bs wonderful approach you take to teaching. I highly recommend people who are ready to take the step of learning next JS take your course. I cannot tell you how helpful it was for me. I’ve been learning on and off as a hobbyist for Years. And I to struggle with learning thank you so much.

  • @feeint5444
    @feeint5444 Год назад

    I’m following this guy for around 1.5 years and the background story of brad is relatable to me. Right now I’m working in startup as a full stack developer. And the credit goes to this guy because i felt motivated by knowing brad background story and i always remember you. True hope for people like me

  • @unhandledexception1948
    @unhandledexception1948 Год назад +1

    Watching a video on imposter syndrome by a celebrated developer like Brade, is a reminder of the power of authenticity. Brad has is has been a genuine source of inspiration since his early days on RUclips, and his unchanged, sincere style in sharing his knowledge is both endearing and invaluable. Kudos to him for his true-to-self approach and for guiding aspiring developers with such integrity🙏

  • @Stoney_Eagle
    @Stoney_Eagle Год назад +1

    I really struggled understanding the MVC pattern of PHP and your first course of Laravel helped me understand it, I am now proficient with PHP and specially laravel.
    I do sometimes think I'm not smart enough and then take a break and look at my previous accomplishments and then think "a dumb guy could not have made all that" and go back full swing.
    I really appreciate your videos and you are a part of why I love programming soo much.
    Never stop teaching!

  • @ayoolagabriel5147
    @ayoolagabriel5147 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much Brad, for words of encouragement. You helped me so much as a front end developer. All your contents on any courses are always great and impactful. Thanks for impacting life in the area of Tech.

  • @ryz177
    @ryz177 Год назад +3

    Make more of these stuff please! This is great for the channel! It helps out the community to talk more about programming and learning in general! Thanks for this content!

  • @TheSoulCrisis
    @TheSoulCrisis Год назад

    Best way to counter this imo is to deep dive into passionate personal projects and not over rely on tutorials, keep sharpening your skills over time, and always keep the faith in yourself and learning process!

  • @Dikkedimi
    @Dikkedimi Год назад

    It's great to see the face behind the voice! Good chat man, imposter syndrome is the signal that you are pushing yourself beyond what you know and you're learning new things

  • @TheVertical92
    @TheVertical92 Год назад +3

    damn you lost some weight i see. You're getting jacked?
    Keep up the good work. You're really an inspiration for someone like me, that has a very similar past.
    Im glad i got into the industry just by being finally passionate for something. And you were a really supporting voice on my path.

  • @Mr-React
    @Mr-React Год назад +1

    I started my web developer journey with your courses from Udemy 2 years back and I am really happy to have such a kind teacher, Thank you Brad ❤

  • @mistah_mojo
    @mistah_mojo Год назад +1

    You are easily my favorite tech creator on the Internet. Thank you for this video

  • @thomaswesleyscott4555
    @thomaswesleyscott4555 Год назад

    Great timing on this video - I just had this happen to me yesterday! I was doing an online assessment for an internship (never had a job in the industry). It was a two question test, and halfway through the test, and struggling through the first question, I realized I read the question wrong. I not only couldn't find the answer to my problem, I was trying to solve the wrong problem!
    Anyway, I felt incredibly stupid - but rather than just give up on coding, I went back to my computer after and tried to solve the problem on my time (which I did) - so that felt great!
    Thanks for the video :)

  • @yatin1370
    @yatin1370 Год назад

    I remember the days when I used to think quite a while about understanding for loops / dreaded looping on arrays / getting riled up on things like constructor behaviours in inheritance..
    I definitely don't pick up things quick and I take my time, searching all nooks and crannies...resolving all doubts...but I didn't give up.
    I have come quite a long way learning 3 languages since then and all I can say is its okay to take your time understanding things...coding is a lifestyle...you have to embrace it...not just read someone's code, but also write it yourself and see its results and break the code to understanding why it fails or works under certain conditions...get your hands dirty in your editors...practice wheneer you can.

  • @SeanCarrington
    @SeanCarrington Год назад

    Scary thing is. 5 - 6 years in my career I still feel this way. It's terrifying really... Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this.

  • @zer0826
    @zer0826 Год назад

    I am a self-taught fullstack developer for 5 years now, feel like I have hit a "dead-end"... I now feel the college stuff that I didnt learn (maths, etc.) like a missing puzzle piece... Overwhelmed by the rapid changes in the industry, might quit coding... I see a lot of youtube developers share the opinion that we are f*cked... Any thoughts or guidance? Thanks y'all.
    P.S. Brad, you are a shinning star. Keep posting your content!

  • @pulanemolotsi6998
    @pulanemolotsi6998 5 месяцев назад

    I appreciate this video so much. I'm currently doing my capstone projects in E&E, with a project that requires coding a FPGA and deep learning techniques that I have never been exposed to. I needed this video right now. Thank you for this

  • @Cubrooski
    @Cubrooski Год назад

    As a complete newb to programming. I'm currently going through your HTML & CSS class on Udemy. I've been an Aircraft Mechanic for almost 30 years. I can't imagine myself sitting down to a computer being able to program somethung operational and someone wanting to pay me for that. Brad has done a great job of explaining it and i get it for the most part and i know where to go to find the answers I need. I would my issue is more of self doubt than lack of intelligence. Keep doing what you do Brad!

  • @MrKrusten
    @MrKrusten 11 месяцев назад

    I was in a dark place when i had these feeling in the beginnings of my journey. I wish i would have looked for videos like this back then, i would have really needed it.

  • @prebenohre
    @prebenohre Год назад +1

    This video really hit me! Im taking an SE bachelors degree in uni right now and i'm really struggeling in some of the courses. It seems like everybody just gets it immediately and that i am falling behind. Thanks Brad for making this video and reminding everybody that this is a normal part of the journey

  • @PatricSjoeoe
    @PatricSjoeoe Год назад

    As a senior developer, I think it can be more important for a junior to learn the scope and purpose in the code.
    The writing part will always be sorted out.

  • @jeonwhiting
    @jeonwhiting 11 месяцев назад

    Just wanted to say Thank You! What you said there was how I've been feeling about myself lately. It's time to keep going. Thanks again!

  • @szymonoleszek2086
    @szymonoleszek2086 Год назад

    I owe you a lot! I've seen tons of your content on RUclips and Udemy, and I don't regret a single minute or cent I've spent on this. I'll tell you more: I'm a programming teacher now, and after each lesson, I 'highly recommend' your channel. Fun fact, I'm not a native English speaker, but after watching your videos, I always say 'I highly recommend' just like you do. Cheers!"

  • @igor9919
    @igor9919 11 месяцев назад

    Imposter syndrome will never go away, even when you get super advanced it will still haunt you, it mixes with the Aristotle saying of “the more you know, the more you realize you don’t know”. So just keep at it, keep studying, keep learning, keep resting, be kind to yourself and keep helping others!

  • @Ace-pi8lm
    @Ace-pi8lm 26 дней назад

    Well said sensei! OK to feel dumb and be humble but important thing is keep pushing and keep moving forward. Thanks Brad such an inspiration.

  • @YesakT-vh9jj
    @YesakT-vh9jj Год назад

    I've made significant progress in my coding journey by watching your Udemy classes. I'm currently in an intensive boot camp, and your classes have been invaluable. You make coding both enjoyable and easier to grasp. Thank you!

  • @SilverGargoyle4239
    @SilverGargoyle4239 Год назад

    Thanks Brad, I really needed to hear that. I've recently jumped back into coding after I hit a roadblock and completely stopped, but now I have a little more confidence to keep on pushing forward. Thanks again and God bless.

  • @troyharris279
    @troyharris279 Год назад

    This is actually something i needed to hear. I've been learning through a lot of text based tutorials and making preparations for personal projects, but always freeze up thinking im not good enough to get started or finish.
    Thank you for this video, I'll just dive in and get my hands dirty for now on!

  • @culturedgator
    @culturedgator Год назад

    Your humility and kindness are an inspiration!
    Thank you for sharing, not only your hard work and knowledge with the internet, but also you personal experiences, with empathy, Brad.
    As an old career changer, I am seriously struggling right now. But always a joy watching your videos.
    I don't think that anyone is "dumb". Everybody has some powers and form of intelligence. It takes intelligence even to stay alive. Even self-"driving" cars can't do it with all the billions behind to replace humans!
    It's just sometimes a matter of self-awareness, inspiration, external motivation (money or life pressure), luck, and overall health: nutrition and a healthy mind, including staying curious and loving to learn and a challenge (in any field).
    Wishing you and yours more Peace, Health, Prosperity, and more Traversy Media productions :D

  • @Ben-wn6by
    @Ben-wn6by Год назад

    I just really want to give a huge thank you to you Brad! I am just starting my journey into being a developer, I am going through a bootcamp but also take your Udemy courses and watch your crash courses. I really like how you teach because I had never done anything with tech before now. I come from the world of construction and a family that has always said, "if you aren't doing physical work then you're not working".
    But, I have had Imposter syndrome every step of the way so far. I'm scared to do a completely different path for my career, but honestly, seeing videos like this one and the video you made about your past really inspire me to keep going and keep pushing!
    So yeah, thank you for your very down to earth and easy to understand teachings. Also, I may be able to understand how you teach better because I'm from Mass too! haha

  • @samwisdomsa
    @samwisdomsa Год назад

    Thank you very much for this videos. I have just started out about 6weeks ago learning how to code and I meet certain things that makes me feel like I am too stupid because I find it difficult to understand but the fact is that I am determined to learn and get better. Your video is very encouraging. Blessings!

  • @dannyalexander1876
    @dannyalexander1876 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing and being transparent.
    So refreshing to hear.
    I'm quite new, for sure, but already I've encountered quite a few junctions where I'm thinking to myself, "Is this really for me?"
    I'm really glad I discovered your content.
    You seem really genuine. I appreciate that. And thank you for your content. I'm actually doing my first project with you. I've been preparing for the past month or so, doing the basics, and wanted to finally kick off with a project. And then discovered you. Once again, really glad to have found you (your content).
    Looking forward to marching forward with help from gents like you.
    Thank you

  • @trevordev555
    @trevordev555 9 месяцев назад

    I am that dumb person as many steps I take forward I am sure to fall face first or arse backwards into my own crap....coping is the tough part some people seem stoic while I can end up a ball of mess thanks to my ASD traits....but I do love it just enough to keep trying....I am a later bloomer and slow learner but I learned (later on) that walking away and coming back to something is far healthier than crying over your keyboard.
    Solid videos Mr T have subbed,

  • @repairstudio4940
    @repairstudio4940 Год назад +5

    Such a positive and very honest video. The field can be overwhelming sometimes with new dev tools and the flood of new languages all with their own rules. Thanks, very inspiring! 😇

  • @unnecessary-roughness3303
    @unnecessary-roughness3303 Год назад

    Dude, thank you so much for this. If YOU feel this way sometimes I don't feel so bad

  • @JesusMRamosPerez
    @JesusMRamosPerez Год назад

    Been in the tech industry for well over 15 years, mostly as a front end dev. Just got a position as a software engineer and that's is the way I feel every other day. But, when I finally solve the issue at hand the satisfaction is like no other.

  • @mehrdara6545
    @mehrdara6545 Год назад

    4:26 well said ! I am glad to hear this was intentional
    when I'm watching your videos I can learn stuff in the fastest way possible even tough English itself is not my first language and I even sometimes struggle understanding it

  • @orbb3958
    @orbb3958 Год назад +1

    I am at this point right now. I've been coding in web development for about 7 years now and I've coded not using OOP which is standard in the industry. The jobs I've taken are those that don't need codes to be checked so as long as it works, I'm good. Problem is getting or targeting high paying jobs is a no no for me because of learning OOP seems so daunting.

    • @Whateverimlate
      @Whateverimlate Год назад

      I know this feeling. I've worked only at small companies and I missed out on a lot things that are considered standard in the industry, like tesing, SOLID, clean code and some basic patterns. I'm currently trying to learn these. Luckily there are many good videos, courses and articles online.

  • @Code-Patis
    @Code-Patis 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this video, Brad. I'm a beginner in programming (one year an half learning and practicing) and boy, the Imposter Syndrome hits me big time most of the time, but I keep pushing through. 😊

  • @pdep
    @pdep Год назад

    Highly learned coders don't often make good teachers - boy, is that one true. Fortunately you are an exception.

  • @_ash64
    @_ash64 Год назад

    Ty for always rooting for us underdogs Brad. You are the best!

  • @MrPanyako
    @MrPanyako Год назад

    You have always won my attention by the contents that you share. I must sincerely confess that my progress and confidence in learning coding was built and still being strengthened by you. You are the most sincere developer on planet earth.

  • @webdevluc
    @webdevluc Год назад

    Thanks for the inspiring talk Brad. Motivation is the spark and discipline is the oxygen that keeps the learning fire going. What I observed in my case is that I learn the easiest when I am humble and down to earth. Whenever pride gets in the way it usually gets harder and takes longer.

  • @azamailnet
    @azamailnet Год назад

    Thank you, sir! I am really happy that I can watch your videos. Thank you for being on RUclips!

  • @FineTech-l6o
    @FineTech-l6o Год назад

    I have thought about learning code from way back as 2013, didn't know how, and where to start, since i dont have collage degree or any sort, but i come across brads html and css youtube video, so i picked up from that 8 months ago, now i am learning javascript, and react js from brad, it is a hard journey but keeping faith, despite the fact that , i feel dump sometimes thanks you Brad

  • @luisf7105
    @luisf7105 Год назад +1

    Wow Brad, so glad to see you're still around, and still so down to earth! Your longevity in this space is admirable, way to go with the weight loss, I see you.😉👊🏽

  • @oohkumar
    @oohkumar Год назад

    Thanks Brad. You nailed it. Tech is too big a subject to know everything. What all newbies have to remember is that your love of programming has already earned you a seat at the table. From that point on it’s just a matter of learning and practice. Every now and then I get a little awed by my Java friends but then I go out for a social and find out they are all in awe of my JavaScript and SQL skills. We shouldn’t be in awe of each other at all. The only difference between us is that they know their field and I know mine. In time I can learn theirs and visa versa and that just takes time and practice.

  • @ghostdoguk184
    @ghostdoguk184 Год назад

    I’ve watched lots of your videos and not only learned a lot but enjoyed them. I often wonder if I’m actually good enough because there’s always something new and then I remember the fun I have learning. Great video - thanks!

  • @TheGreatUk
    @TheGreatUk 9 месяцев назад

    Great content. Hundred percent agree with you. The best way to learn is to teach somebody or create a documentation for yourself and read that loudly. Even read to mirror :)

  • @Comunit786
    @Comunit786 Год назад

    Hey Brad, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your incredible videos and teachings. Because of your guidance and knowledge, I've been able to achieve so much and get to where I am today. Your work really makes a difference, and I'm so grateful for all that you do. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @PianoTutorialsWithChrisEbute
    @PianoTutorialsWithChrisEbute Год назад

    Thank you so much sir for this content. My wife is very encouraged watching this video cos she is learning coding.

  • @Officedesk365
    @Officedesk365 Год назад

    Brad! you have always been a light of hope and strength to every newbies in this career. i bet you don't know how much people you have inspired with your content to believe they can do it. Thank you So much. ❤❤

  • @ItsAyoNick
    @ItsAyoNick 5 месяцев назад

    This is what I needed. I been learning to code for a few months now and I feel this way all the time. After seeing this video this has motivated me to keep going and I wont be so hard on myself. Thank you for this video. 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @robbybankston4238
    @robbybankston4238 Год назад

    I've been doing this for over 20 years and still find myself feeling that way. Of course one of my struggles as an older developer is that my memory isn't as good so I have legitimately learned something but may not retain it as much and I've written code in over 15 different languages so after that many years, a lot of it starts to run together.

  • @JM1675
    @JM1675 Год назад

    There were definitely a lot of moments where I felt stupid. Never been good at maths or abstract thinking in school. For a long time I applied to traineeships and jobs that required not only a technical test, but also aptitude tests. I would always fail the logical tests and get the standard rejection mail. Until I decided to just start coding more frequently. Even if it was just one hour a day after I got back from my daytime job.
    A hobby project can get you a long way. Something to apply to what you learn in whatever language it is. For me it was a portfolio website to showcase my photography.

  • @renef9606
    @renef9606 Год назад +1

    Thanks Brad.
    You always give us the best help and inspiration.
    You are great.

  • @veronical.c890
    @veronical.c890 5 месяцев назад +1

    I guess my feeling as a beginner is : does the world even need me as a beginner, when there are so many experts? I know it's dumb because everyone was a beginner at some point.

  • @withjohnnysee
    @withjohnnysee Год назад

    I have learned a lot from you all these years and I appreciate this video a lot, since imposter syndrome is something we all need to talk about more, thanks Brad Traversy!

  • @MaChuKindaCrasee
    @MaChuKindaCrasee Год назад

    Hey my 2nd favorite Boston accent. 1st is Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting. Thanks for all the videos, honestly you've helped my career leaps and bounds and yours are the videos I recommend to any dev that I teach.

  • @Pinkman3000
    @Pinkman3000 Год назад

    Most important thing to do when struggling is to be persistent, and to know when to take a break.

  • @prikirale
    @prikirale Год назад

    Its so close to me. I've been started study many time in few programming languages all by myself. I've been quit ( many_times + 1 ). Glad to hear about this 'imposter symdrome'. Thank you.