I’ve been in this industry going on 20 years now. The one thing I do know is every giant prick know it all is eventually humbled by the brand new prick know it all as the technology shifts. It’s usually only then that they see we are all on this journey through life together and everyone comes in and peeks at different points on that journey. One of the best things we can do is stop trying to judge ourselves based on others. Just give your best at the tings that matter most and make peace with imperfection. All the best to you Chris. Keep up the good work sir.
My uncle was one of the best programmers and he is not rich. He lost two wives who could not stand him being always on the computer inventing programs, tricks, and contributing free softwares.
Yeap... Being a so called newbie in this profession can be harsh! I remember getting slated for asking simple questions on the GameDev website, which was probably just as toxic as StackOverflow is today! Nowadays, I just keep a low profile when it comes to these sites. The information they contain is invaluable but they are completely devoid of humanity! And luckily, they usually contain the answers that I'm looking for, thanks to some poor smuck for asking, and subsequently getting his ass grilled because the question was a duplicate!... ...Which is crime worthy of Capital Punishment... Apparently...
It's funny you said that people will judge and make fun of you pursuing your passion and to not worry about making a RUclips channel. I made the decision to document my journey as a junior developer all the way to becoming a senior and more. Even though I'm just starting out and may make mistakes or have people make fun of me, I'm still pursuing my passion. And that's a lot more than most people can say. Anyone who reads this just know, Chris is right... As long as you're morally correct and aren't hurting anyone, pursue the life out of your love and passion and put the non-believers in the rear view. Sorry Chris but that one hit home man... I appreciate you responding in the past. Keep up the hustle brother. 👍🏻
Came across you years ago when I began my journey in tech. Immidiatley gravitated to your inclusive open attitude. Back at the keyboard due to Covid wiping out my business. So stoked you are still here dude. Really.
Chris is like that cooler older brother who buys us beer when we are teenagers and also the first guy to go to when shit gets serious. Thanks for your channel man, it has helped my career and what you said in this video really resonated with me. Cheers dude.
That's what allows them to be "divas"... when they know they will get a nice fat check at the end of every month. If they tried to start their own business and see how hard it is to get clients no matter how amazing your code is, then they will be humbled. Also those Diva devs are usually given free reign in the company to do as they wish by upper management so they know no matter what they do or say their job is safe. I worked with a lead dev who was so terrible, 5 programmers left at the same time because of him. Upper management wasnt rattled by that....
Thanks, dude. I just started teaching myself to code after nearly losing everything. I decided this is the best way to take total control and build the world I want to live in. Your point-of-view and delivery resonates with me. Thanks for everything you put out, and congratulations on your achievements.
Chris, as a fellow RUclipsr, I agree completely. Heck, in the past people probably thought I was an asshole, because of some I comment I made. It’s easy to follow into that trap of trying to help someone or coming off as a know it all. What I’ve learned is to be humble , don’t give unsolicited advice, keep learning and don’t let others bring you down.
now i looked back, at times i can remember that i felt alittle worried or even felt scared by posting any questions on Stackoverflow lmao.... its FearOverFlow...
Real talk Chris, this is the best talk I have ever listened to this year. You don’t know how much you have helped and motivated me. Thank you so much, lots of love from Africa.
My nephew is like a genius programmer but when he started working he was having a terrible time with lots of stress, I just assumed it was because of programming problems but later on I found out it had nothing to do with that, it was the toxic colleagues and working atmosphere. He said it was full of arrogant know-it-all primadonnas that were just jerks and got jealous and mad at him for coming up with better solutions than everybody else. The pay was good but he was miserable and in the end he took a pay cut to work at a much better place where everybody was cool to each other, and even though he's not earning as much (still pretty good pay, I'd say) he's pretty happy now.
@@realchrishawkes many people say this thing about IT and programming industry there are many jobs that pay the same and give LOWER STRESS which impacts your life alot. I think programming is just overrated alot..
This is a very humbling and thought provoking video. I’m very new to programming and started my RUclips channel based on that exact fact. I openly say I’m brand new and that I’m learning as I go, using RUclips as a way to remain accountable and cement the concepts in my own mind. But I often worry about the abuse I’ll no doubt eventually receive for “getting it wrong” or “not being good enough”. Thank you for sharing and remaining grounded, and enjoy your well earned successes as you should.
I don't think people value what you bring Chris. You're not just someone who helps with programming or entertainment on RUclips etc. You're a motivator. You help people with their lives. People who doubt themselves. You're a very valuable person to have. Thank you for your time.
Chris you gave me the inspiration to get my first Developer job and I am so thankful. We are your family and will always stand behind you against these know it all idiots.
Didn't realize you were so close to me! It's always nice to have a reminder about the important things in life. I've never regretted being a software engineer, always being mindful to balance work and life. I've seen the tunnel vision other engineers have had that often leads to ruin. Anyways, great video!
wow this comment..... I was about to go down this path. I wonder If there is a place for me in the economy. I'm getting better. But it's strange... seems like the ones making money are basically living code and not life
Nice little tour of my old stomping grounds (or thereabouts). I love what you said about entrepreneurship. Having also been in the industry for 10 years myself, my biggest failure is not having been entrepreneurial for a single day of those 10 years because after I got laid off from my last job two years ago, I basically had nothing to show for it. The good news is, it only took 10 years and two layoffs for me to realize this. I’m 34, and God willing, the next 10 years will not look like the last 10! Keep posting these honest videos. I can relate to your perspective.
well i myself have this program,i recommend people to go through it to change one's mindset and wealth.bit.ly/3cJVKzG. Wesley programs they are,must have heard of him
Inspirational man. First time to your channel and I’m glad this was the first “video” I listened to. These are all difficult things to juggle in our industry but if you truly have a passion for it then sky’s the limit. I’ve been at this almost 10yrs, self taught as well, and I’ve been fortunate to have a couple amazing mentors along the way. I wake up everyday thankful for the decision I made that day that led me to doing what it is we do. If I could give one piece of advice to aspiring or veteran devs it would be, “Always surround yourself with people smarter than you are if you want to grow”. -Scott
I completely resonate with your story. Just dropped out last semester to start my second startup. First was in hs and was an utter failure. About to raise seed funding for the current. I was never the best programmer in my class. I was mocked by the top “nerds” in high school for being an “imposter”. Almost quit coding all together because of the toxicity. The real rewards come to those who work hard, work well with others, and never stop learning!
Hey Chris, we appreciate you making videos like these. I wouldn't spend time thinking about the haters and attackers. These are people who do not support the effort that goes into making such videos and are inconsiderate. They publish hate comments with the comfort of not being seen. I'll stop complaining now!
in terms of personal health i got a standing desk with a treadmill underneath and its been awesome. u can crank the desk down when u want to sit which i did a bunch at first but now im pretty much standing and walking all day every day and its awesome. walking is one of the healthiest exercises u can do and might as well combine two birds 1 stone in terms fo being able to be on the computer working or watching videos etc and walking at the same time. anyway rock on love the vids great content really finding it helpful all the best!
Subbed. I really like your comment about this “stuff”. Unfortunately, 80% of people online are scumbags. It will never change, so just stay in 20% and let idiots be idiots. They are “immutable”
Really inspiring video Chris.I work in a company as a front end developer using angular.I really enjoy creating ui and making it look good .My focus outside the work is 3D graphics on the web and webgl for extra interactive and cool websites and also AI using tenserflowjs.I hope sometime in the future i can use these skills in a real world example it would make me happy.
I'm a bit motivated by your speech Chris, I'm already in senior stage and a slow learner but still determined to succeed in Programming. I just want it (God Willing), not to compete with anyone but only a self challenge and self fulfillment .
well i myself have this program,i recommend people to go through it to change one's mindset and wealth.bit.ly/3cJVKzG. Wesley programs they are,must have heard of him!
Why do you care what people say about you at all (in terms of programming)? The only opinion that matters is the market and from what I can tell, the market has spoken.
That final part was great! Very inspiring video! I'm a Junior Developer trying not to loose touch with life as I grow as a programmer and this was very helpful. Thank you
Opinions are basically what you think, no one is wrong or right if you really believe in something. There are many trolls, on this world... Keep up the good work.
Thank you Chris, I whole heartedly agree with you. Your an Inspiration. And above all like me you have heart. And there is more to life. Family, and Friends..and Having fun.
The people that do follow like me do so because you keep it real. If i didn't like it i would just unsub and move on to other things i like... wish more people would do that in life..Thanks for sharing your perspective ( oh and enjoy the new bayside record out today)
Ever since I began to code I've always had this question, Is it possible to create a program that can "create" itself? For example a human to grow need to be born first (obviously) after wich it will grow and learn and have lessons in life that will slowly change him/her, making him/her a more complex creature as time goes by. So, can someone make a program "born" and make it so it grow and edit itself, getting more and more complex as time goes by? Maybe it's a stupid question, but a genuine one that I have 🥺 Love ur videos btw!!
Thanks Chris for your hard work trying to teach others something! I'm from Ukraine and I subscribed to your channel a while ago. Even though I'm a pretty experienced frontend engineer and I have a good job, I always can find something new to learn from you. We should always push ourselves in mastering latest IT trends because programming world is changing so fast.
I really want to learn to program. I seriously wish I didn't waste all my youth playing sports. It has gave me a ton i can pass on to different parts of life but I've fell in love with computers. I taught myself Oracle, earned an AWS cert and I really want to learn either Blockchain or AI(machine learning). I'm honestly a bit lost. I just know the things I want to build and have notebooks full of ideas.
Start with the basics. You can only go breath once you go depth into the basics. Learn python or Java, do a couple small projects. Then learn data structures and algorthms and implement it in the language you chose. Then, learn version control like git. Once you're at this point, it's time to to start expanding. Learn new languages. Learn some web development. Learn low level systems programming. That's how you get going. Good luck! It's not easy, and you have to love it. Cheers
Original! Authentic! I'd love to hear more from you Chris, how did you build your business from zero until now 😊 appreciate a lot if tou could make a video about it! Thanks! All the best Chris 😎
Chris, thanks for being such a down to earth guy and making these videos filled with insight and first-hand experience. The advice really helps me realize the things that are really important in life. Time to me to take that next step forward.
Favorite of all: "I have a life outside of code. I started programming out of entrepreneurial reasons, I don't want to be know it all, smartass, asshole nerd. " 👏👏👏👏👏
“Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends, and spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that ‘work’ is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends and spirit - are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life. How? Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special. Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you. Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, for without them, life is meaningless. Don't let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live ALL the days of your life. Don't give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying. Don't be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to each other. Don't be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave. Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give it; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly: and the best way to keep love is to give it wings. Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, but also where you are going. Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated. Don't be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily. Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a Mystery and Today is a gift: that's why we call it ‘The Present’.” Georgia Tech - Sept. 6th, 1996
I'm 33, have been in software for 7 years. I'm so fuckin burned out with working for other people. I quit my job today, and have about 5 months of runway to build my own thing. Wish me luck!
@@realchrishawkes Didn't go well, I ended up spending a lot of time just recovering. After about 3 months I decided to go back to work and I did find a much less stressful job. The first one I have found in fact. It's been great. Now I am looking at getting back to side gigs as im not exhausted after work anymore.
this was a great video, but still not sure if I got closer to learning how to get rich from programming. Loved the quote at the end though. And wow I didn't know Great Falls was one of the richest areas in the country
Thank you Chris. Yea I'm in that cycle as well. Just rest and be alive, I have to remind myself all the time ( im a entrepreneurial programmer ) If I ever break through I will give my story . receive the moments as they come. I'm right where you are talking about. That was legit.
I’ve been in this industry going on 20 years now. The one thing I do know is every giant prick know it all is eventually humbled by the brand new prick know it all as the technology shifts. It’s usually only then that they see we are all on this journey through life together and everyone comes in and peeks at different points on that journey.
One of the best things we can do is stop trying to judge ourselves based on others. Just give your best at the tings that matter most and make peace with imperfection.
All the best to you Chris. Keep up the good work sir.
My uncle was one of the best programmers and he is not rich. He lost two wives who could not stand him being always on the computer inventing programs, tricks, and contributing free softwares.
I wish it ended there. My experience is the giant prick tries their best to sabotage "upstarts."
@@czos9239 collect evidence, bring it up and he is done. :D
Yeap... Being a so called newbie in this profession can be harsh! I remember getting slated for asking simple questions on the GameDev website, which was probably just as toxic as StackOverflow is today!
Nowadays, I just keep a low profile when it comes to these sites. The information they contain is invaluable but they are completely devoid of humanity! And luckily, they usually contain the answers that I'm looking for, thanks to some poor smuck for asking, and subsequently getting his ass grilled because the question was a duplicate!...
...Which is crime worthy of Capital Punishment... Apparently...
Chris is spot on with his comment about Stack Overflow.
Controlled Chaos I totally agree
And also about mean smartasses. Can't stand those people
Alice Balayan they’ll stay at the same place just remember that
Stack OverTroll
@@quarantinelife. unfortunately, we will have to learn how to deal with these people. The industry glorifies Steve Jobs after all
It's funny you said that people will judge and make fun of you pursuing your passion and to not worry about making a RUclips channel. I made the decision to document my journey as a junior developer all the way to becoming a senior and more. Even though I'm just starting out and may make mistakes or have people make fun of me, I'm still pursuing my passion. And that's a lot more than most people can say. Anyone who reads this just know, Chris is right... As long as you're morally correct and aren't hurting anyone, pursue the life out of your love and passion and put the non-believers in the rear view. Sorry Chris but that one hit home man... I appreciate you responding in the past. Keep up the hustle brother. 👍🏻
Be you Chris. You're such a huge inspiration to many!
Came across you years ago when I began my journey in tech. Immidiatley gravitated to your inclusive open attitude. Back at the keyboard due to Covid wiping out my business. So stoked you are still here dude. Really.
Thank you. I'm sorry about your business 😔
Chris is like that cooler older brother who buys us beer when we are teenagers and also the first guy to go to when shit gets serious. Thanks for your channel man, it has helped my career and what you said in this video really resonated with me. Cheers dude.
So true! "Diva" developers are so damn smart, yet all of them work for someone else.
That's what allows them to be "divas"... when they know they will get a nice fat check at the end of every month. If they tried to start their own business and see how hard it is to get clients no matter how amazing your code is, then they will be humbled.
Also those Diva devs are usually given free reign in the company to do as they wish by upper management so they know no matter what they do or say their job is safe. I worked with a lead dev who was so terrible, 5 programmers left at the same time because of him. Upper management wasnt rattled by that....
Thanks, dude. I just started teaching myself to code after nearly losing everything. I decided this is the best way to take total control and build the world I want to live in. Your point-of-view and delivery resonates with me. Thanks for everything you put out, and congratulations on your achievements.
Glad I could help! I wish you the best!
Chris, as a fellow RUclipsr, I agree completely. Heck, in the past people probably thought I was an asshole, because of some I comment I made. It’s easy to follow into that trap of trying to help someone or coming off as a know it all. What I’ve learned is to be humble , don’t give unsolicited advice, keep learning and don’t let others bring you down.
Totally Agree about Stackoverflow
now i looked back, at times i can remember that i felt alittle worried or even felt scared by posting any questions on Stackoverflow lmao.... its FearOverFlow...
That ending speech by the guy truly *was* incredible. Thank you mate.
Real talk Chris, this is the best talk I have ever listened to this year. You don’t know how much you have helped and motivated me. Thank you so much, lots of love from Africa.
My nephew is like a genius programmer but when he started working he was having a terrible time with lots of stress, I just assumed it was because of programming problems but later on I found out it had nothing to do with that, it was the toxic colleagues and working atmosphere. He said it was full of arrogant know-it-all primadonnas that were just jerks and got jealous and mad at him for coming up with better solutions than everybody else. The pay was good but he was miserable and in the end he took a pay cut to work at a much better place where everybody was cool to each other, and even though he's not earning as much (still pretty good pay, I'd say) he's pretty happy now.
Toxic workplaces are a real thing. Money only goes so far and isn't worth the lower quality of life. I'll take half pay for less stress.
@@realchrishawkes Absolutely, me too. I'm glad it worked out for him.
@@realchrishawkes many people say this thing about IT and programming industry
there are many jobs that pay the same and give LOWER STRESS which impacts your life alot.
I think programming is just overrated alot..
This is a very humbling and thought provoking video. I’m very new to programming and started my RUclips channel based on that exact fact. I openly say I’m brand new and that I’m learning as I go, using RUclips as a way to remain accountable and cement the concepts in my own mind. But I often worry about the abuse I’ll no doubt eventually receive for “getting it wrong” or “not being good enough”. Thank you for sharing and remaining grounded, and enjoy your well earned successes as you should.
Chris "I live in a modest $1mil house" Hawkes
Forgive me I watch too much JRE 🤣
I live in sydney this is definitely modest here
Well it depends where you live, 1mill isn't too much tbh.
After 25 years as a software engineer I totally agree with you
Hahhah i kniw how to take jokes so yiure fine
I live in Auckland NZ, my 2 bed room house I rent is worth 1.3mill. Its a cheap house, compared
I don't think people value what you bring Chris. You're not just someone who helps with programming or entertainment on RUclips etc. You're a motivator. You help people with their lives. People who doubt themselves. You're a very valuable person to have. Thank you for your time.
Chris you gave me the inspiration to get my first Developer job and I am so thankful. We are your family and will always stand behind you against these know it all idiots.
Chris ive started coding and ive found you i think you are humble and i find watching you naturally humbling. I would watch more on your videos.
Thank you!
Didn't realize you were so close to me! It's always nice to have a reminder about the important things in life. I've never regretted being a software engineer, always being mindful to balance work and life. I've seen the tunnel vision other engineers have had that often leads to ruin. Anyways, great video!
wow this comment..... I was about to go down this path. I wonder If there is a place for me in the economy. I'm getting better. But it's strange... seems like the ones making money are basically living code and not life
I clicked this video to learn to get rich with money.
Instead i learned no money can buy happiness.
Am subscribing.
Finally found a new favorite channel! No bullshit, good content. Keep it coming man!
Thank you!
Nice little tour of my old stomping grounds (or thereabouts). I love what you said about entrepreneurship. Having also been in the industry for 10 years myself, my biggest failure is not having been entrepreneurial for a single day of those 10 years because after I got laid off from my last job two years ago, I basically had nothing to show for it. The good news is, it only took 10 years and two layoffs for me to realize this. I’m 34, and God willing, the next 10 years will not look like the last 10! Keep posting these honest videos. I can relate to your perspective.
Chris, please share what you did, apart from the hard work, to be successful.
well i myself have this program,i recommend people to go through it to change one's mindset and wealth.bit.ly/3cJVKzG.
Wesley programs they are,must have heard of him
Going through a divorce must be hell. Losing a kid must be worse than hell.
Chris the real programmers beginners and advanced support you man.
Inspirational man. First time to your channel and I’m glad this was the first “video” I listened to.
These are all difficult things to juggle in our industry but if you truly have a passion for it then sky’s the limit. I’ve been at this almost 10yrs, self taught as well, and I’ve been fortunate to have a couple amazing mentors along the way. I wake up everyday thankful for the decision I made that day that led me to doing what it is we do. If I could give one piece of advice to aspiring or veteran devs it would be, “Always surround yourself with people smarter than you are if you want to grow”.
-Scott
Thanks for stopping by.
this is the most beautiful speech I've heard since a long time ago, thank you so much for sharing such an insightful wisdom
I completely resonate with your story. Just dropped out last semester to start my second startup. First was in hs and was an utter failure. About to raise seed funding for the current. I was never the best programmer in my class. I was mocked by the top “nerds” in high school for being an “imposter”. Almost quit coding all together because of the toxicity. The real rewards come to those who work hard, work well with others, and never stop learning!
I think this might be your best video. Thanks Chris. Especially the ending of your video.
You're not alone! This resonates for sure.
Happy to see/hear your mind is striving to be healthy and happy man. Glad to see anyone who was able to rise above the pitfalls.
Wow I like this Guy man, He is so real. Thanks for being real man. You just earned another appreciated subscriber. Thanks again man.
Thank you very much!
Really lucky to come across this channel !
Thats beautiful. Thank you Chris!
Hey Chris, we appreciate you making videos like these. I wouldn't spend time thinking about the haters and attackers. These are people who do not support the effort that goes into making such videos and are inconsiderate. They publish hate comments with the comfort of not being seen. I'll stop complaining now!
Great for you dude! You 100% deserve it!
So true ! You rock Chris. This is the best video you've made in a month! Your staunch supporter!
I respect all self made individuals. Great for you Chris! Very inspiring!
Thank you and well said. Trolls are everywhere, People are great in criticizing other’s work.
Dude ty for having you ! Greetings from Germany
in terms of personal health i got a standing desk with a treadmill underneath and its been awesome. u can crank the desk down when u want to sit which i did a bunch at first but now im pretty much standing and walking all day every day and its awesome. walking is one of the healthiest exercises u can do and might as well combine two birds 1 stone in terms fo being able to be on the computer working or watching videos etc and walking at the same time. anyway rock on love the vids great content really finding it helpful all the best!
Nice
Great video. Majority of people dont understand that mindset. Most are crabs in a barrel trying to keep each other down.
Subbed. I really like your comment about this “stuff”. Unfortunately, 80% of people online are scumbags. It will never change, so just stay in 20% and let idiots be idiots. They are “immutable”
Thank you for the sub
Thanks Chris for being here and talking reality....
You're on my mentor list.
Really inspiring video Chris.I work in a company as a front end developer using angular.I really enjoy creating ui and making it look good .My focus outside the work is 3D graphics on the web and webgl for extra interactive and cool websites and also AI using tenserflowjs.I hope sometime in the future i can use these skills in a real world example it would make me happy.
@Chris Hawkes, you should try to do a collaboration with the techlead.
8:43 - There is a really similar idea in the book The One Thing by Gary Keller.
I'm a bit motivated by your speech Chris, I'm already in senior stage and a slow learner but still determined to succeed in Programming. I just want it (God Willing), not to compete with anyone but only a self challenge and self fulfillment .
well i myself have this program,i recommend people to go through it to change one's mindset and wealth.bit.ly/3cJVKzG.
Wesley programs they are,must have heard of him!
Man I appreciate your brutal honesty. I wish you all the best!
I appreciate that
Why do you care what people say about you at all (in terms of programming)? The only opinion that matters is the market and from what I can tell, the market has spoken.
Thanks for keeping it real, Chris... and for sharing that quote, which is now one of my top favs.
That final part was great! Very inspiring video! I'm a Junior Developer trying not to loose touch with life as I grow as a programmer and this was very helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I'm sharing this with my family and I certainly needed this message. You're an inspiration Chris. Love from El Salvador!
Thanks for your wise words Chris! You are an incredible motivation to junior programmers like myself.
Not at all what I was expecting when I clicked on the video, it was way better. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Did you get a page from Patrick`s book integrating seamlessly the adds into the video narrative? Nice.
Listening to this on my car on my way home. Thanks Chris!
Thanks from South Korea. You are helping me a lot in my fearful moment of choosing career path. I'll pursue what I believe
Your videos have really been helping me breakthrough with my learning, thank you!
BBA(in community college)
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((Hard Work & Sacrifice))
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At the end of the video, loved the speech. Thanks for sharing the message.
Glad you liked it.
Bravo - Mature - Articulate - Wise.
Opinions are basically what you think, no one is wrong or right if you really believe in something. There are many trolls, on this world... Keep up the good work.
Thank you Chris, I whole heartedly agree with you. Your an Inspiration. And above all like me you have heart. And there is more to life. Family, and Friends..and Having fun.
This is my favorite video from you :D I would be happy to work with you in the near future. We need more humble programmers.
Finally someone who says it like it is. No fucking filter. New subscriber here!
sooo proud of you bro, you're story really inspires me to do better everyday.
Love your attitude Chris. Lots of good advice on having a balance life . All the best mate
Love your videos and directness. Keep it up! Being you is enough!
Thank you Chris. Best advice for me this month...
All best.
The people that do follow like me do so because you keep it real. If i didn't like it i would just unsub and move on to other things i like... wish more people would do that in life..Thanks for sharing your perspective ( oh and enjoy the new bayside record out today)
Ever since I began to code I've always had this question, Is it possible to create a program that can "create" itself? For example a human to grow need to be born first (obviously) after wich it will grow and learn and have lessons in life that will slowly change him/her, making him/her a more complex creature as time goes by. So, can someone make a program "born" and make it so it grow and edit itself, getting more and more complex as time goes by? Maybe it's a stupid question, but a genuine one that I have 🥺
Love ur videos btw!!
I think that's basically the concept of machine learning.....
If someone messes with Chris, Imma fuck em up. He is an inspiration to all the self-taught programmers and makers around the world. :)
First. Chris the wolf of programming. Good luck
Thanks Chris for your hard work trying to teach others something! I'm from Ukraine and I subscribed to your channel a while ago. Even though I'm a pretty experienced frontend engineer and I have a good job, I always can find something new to learn from you. We should always push ourselves in mastering latest IT trends because programming world is changing so fast.
I really want to learn to program. I seriously wish I didn't waste all my youth playing sports. It has gave me a ton i can pass on to different parts of life but I've fell in love with computers. I taught myself Oracle, earned an AWS cert and I really want to learn either Blockchain or AI(machine learning). I'm honestly a bit lost. I just know the things I want to build and have notebooks full of ideas.
Check out Lambda School. As someone who's halfway through it, I can vouch. It's the real deal.
Start with the basics. You can only go breath once you go depth into the basics. Learn python or Java, do a couple small projects. Then learn data structures and algorthms and implement it in the language you chose. Then, learn version control like git. Once you're at this point, it's time to to start expanding. Learn new languages. Learn some web development. Learn low level systems programming. That's how you get going. Good luck! It's not easy, and you have to love it. Cheers
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I'd love to hear more from you Chris, how did you build your business from zero until now 😊 appreciate a lot if tou could make a video about it! Thanks! All the best Chris 😎
Your story is incredibly inspiring, man.
You rock Chris !!!
Really enjoyed and learnt alot from your tutorials
You're awesome man
Thank you Chris, appreciate this video.
Thank you for watching! I wish you the best!
Chris, thanks for being such a down to earth guy and making these videos filled with insight and first-hand experience. The advice really helps me realize the things that are really important in life. Time to me to take that next step forward.
Favorite of all:
"I have a life outside of code. I started programming out of entrepreneurial reasons, I don't want to be know it all, smartass, asshole nerd. "
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This video is awesome Chris, thank you for your message! Keep doing what you're doing, love the real approach and the lessons!
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What a wonderful speech to add to the end. Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your insights.
Great video man, thanks! Joy is contagious
“Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends, and spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air.
You will soon understand that ‘work’ is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends and spirit - are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.
How?
Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you.
Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, for without them, life is meaningless.
Don't let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live ALL the days of your life.
Don't give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
Don't be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to each other.
Don't be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give it; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly: and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, but also where you are going.
Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
Don't be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.
Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved.
Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a Mystery and Today is a gift: that's why we call it ‘The Present’.”
Georgia Tech - Sept. 6th, 1996
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I'm 33, have been in software for 7 years. I'm so fuckin burned out with working for other people. I quit my job today, and have about 5 months of runway to build my own thing. Wish me luck!
How did it go? I'll feature you on the channel if you want?
@@realchrishawkes Didn't go well, I ended up spending a lot of time just recovering. After about 3 months I decided to go back to work and I did find a much less stressful job. The first one I have found in fact. It's been great. Now I am looking at getting back to side gigs as im not exhausted after work anymore.
Following you since long time, never seen your anger 😂. You’re a cool guy 😎. Keep calm and we will always support you.
this was a great video, but still not sure if I got closer to learning how to get rich from programming. Loved the quote at the end though. And wow I didn't know Great Falls was one of the richest areas in the country
Thank you Chris. Yea I'm in that cycle as well. Just rest and be alive, I have to remind myself all the time ( im a entrepreneurial programmer ) If I ever break through I will give my story . receive the moments as they come. I'm right where you are talking about. That was legit.
Hey man, watching this video right over here in Herndon. Awesome to find out that your right over in Great falls. Love your channel
You are a source of inspiration Chris. Be strong.
You're a cool guy Chris, thanks for all the videos coming and spreading the wisdom. The speech is truly remarkable.
Thank you for watching
This is a great video with a great message. Yeah: don't lose sight of what is truly important in life.
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it.
Tahnks Good luck Ihave a question is it possible to move from back-end to Ai
Is there an alternative to stack overflow?
Mostly GitHub and private blogs
A really great out of the norm we see everyday, really great video, keep up!
Great video just starting my journey and iv'e been working hard to just learn the basics i think people just give up on themselves nothing comes easy.