The Productive Engineer: From Code To Success

Productivity & Software Skills: Focusing on Time Management, Efficient Coding Techniques, and Balancing Work-Life

What you'll learn

Learn the fundamental principles of productivity that software developers can use to become more productive

Learn how to set goals, how to learn faster, how to beat procrastination

how to focus better

how to stay motivated

Requirements

there are no requirements at all

Description

Embark on an exciting journey to transform your software engineering career with our comprehensive course designed to skyrocket your productivity! This course is your ultimate guide to mastering efficiency in every aspect of your professional and personal life.1. Introduction to Productivity: Dive into the heart of productivity, understanding it as a fusion of Time, Focus, and Energy. Learn to value your role beyond just coding, taking charge of your actions and focusing on adding significant value.2. Goals Management: Discover how to set and achieve compelling goals that resonate with your personal values. You'll learn strategic planning and the art of meeting deadlines, propelling you towards your aspirations.3. Motivation Management: Uncover what truly motivates you. Using a simple yet powerful formula, we’ll show you how to maintain a consistent drive in your daily tasks.4. Emotions Management: Explore the crucial role emotions play in productivity. Learn to tackle stress and imposter syndrome, and embrace gratitude for a positive mindset.5. Time Management: Master the art of organizing your time effectively. We'll introduce tools and techniques to plan your days and weeks for maximum efficiency.6. Execution Management: Overcome procrastination with the RPM method and learn the balance between perfectionism and productivity.7. Energy Management: Understand the importance of physical well-being in enhancing your productivity. Regular exercise and sufficient sleep are key elements we’ll focus on.8. Focus Management: Improve your focus and learn why multitasking can be counterproductive. Techniques like the Pomodoro will be your new allies in maintaining concentration.9. Learning Management: Embrace lifelong learning with practical tips to escape tutorial traps. The Feynman Technique will be a game-changer in mastering complex concepts.10. Relationships Management: Cultivate enriching personal and professional relationships. Learn the importance of a supportive network for a fulfilling career.11. Miscellaneous: Boost your career with tips on achievements documentation, presentation skills, keyboard shortcuts, debugging, and typing speed.Conclusion: This course is just the beginning! Regular review and application of these principles will make productivity a rewarding part of your life’s journey.This beginner-friendly course is packed with optimism and practical wisdom, perfect for anyone eager to excel in the dynamic field of software engineering. Get ready to be inspired, learn abundantly, and step into a more productive, balanced, and fulfilling career path!

Overview

Section 1: Hello World

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 How to use this course

Lecture 3 What is productivity?

Lecture 4 Take responsibility for everything in your life

Lecture 5 Add as much value as possible

Lecture 6 You are more than just a coder

Section 2: 2. Goals Management

Lecture 7 Clarity breeds productivity

Lecture 8 The importance of values

Lecture 9 Set goals

Lecture 10 Set deadlines

Section 3: 3. Motivation Management

Lecture 11 Three pillars of motivations

Lecture 12 The motivation equation

Section 4: 4. Emotions Management

Lecture 13 The importance of emotions

Lecture 14 The imposter syndrome

Lecture 15 Two fundamental forces that shape our behaviors

Lecture 16 Become grateful

Lecture 17 The impact of stress

Section 5: 5. Time Management

Lecture 18 Time Management

Lecture 19 Tips to manage your time

Lecture 20 Use your Calendar

Section 6: 6. Execution Management

Lecture 21 Everyone procrastinates

Lecture 22 Results Focused Purpose Driven Massive Action Plan (RPM)

Lecture 23 An example of RPM

Lecture 24 Work for "just" 15 minutes

Lecture 25 Perfectionism

Lecture 26 Consequences of perfectionism

Lecture 27 Start before you feel motivated

Lecture 28 Break large tasks into small ones

Lecture 29 If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately

Section 7: 7. Energy Management

Lecture 30 Exercise

Lecture 31 Quick tips for exercising

Lecture 32 Do not underestimate sleep

Section 8: 8. Focus Management

Lecture 33 The importance of focus

Lecture 34 How to improve your focus

Lecture 35 Multitasking is killing your productivity

Lecture 36 How to avoid multitasking

Lecture 37 The Pomodoro technique

Lecture 38 Delete social media apps from your phone

Section 9: 9. Learning Management

Lecture 39 You are a lifelong learner

Lecture 40 Do not memorize the syntax

Lecture 41 Avoid the tutorial hell

Lecture 42 Keep a TO-Learn list

Lecture 43 Work on side projects

Lecture 44 Learn how to build something that already exists

Lecture 45 See the bigger picture

Lecture 46 Learn concepts, not specific problems

Lecture 47 Understand complex topcis using the Feynman Technique

Section 10: 10. Relationships Management

Lecture 48 Be kind to yourself

Lecture 49 Build positive relationships with your family

Lecture 50 Build positive relationships at work

Lecture 51 Meet new people

Section 11: 11. Miscellaneous

Lecture 52 Log your achievements

Lecture 53 How to log your achievements

Lecture 54 Learn to write

Lecture 55 Power up your career with presentations

Lecture 56 Learn keyboard shortcuts

Lecture 57 Master debugging

Lecture 58 Improve your typing speed

Section 12: Conclusion

Lecture 59 Conclusion

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