#162 - 3 things about software I learned from a career as a criminal

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15 years ago I made money by trading various substances for cash.
I was hooked on drugs, alcohol and living like a loser.
It took 3 near death experiences, 2 children, 1 intervention and too many sleepless nights to count before I changed my ways.

The transition from criminal addict to nerdy software engineer was tough and there are lesson from my former life which have helped me navigate a career in tech.
Let's explore 3 lessons that can apply to your (legal) career 😅

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1. #162 - 3 things about software I learned from a career as a criminal (00:00:00)

2. Special Offer: Last Chance for a Major Parsity Discount (00:01:00)

3. Lesson 1: Losers Lose, Winners Win – No Get Rich Quick Schemes (00:02:15)

4. Reality Check: The Harsh Truth About Success in Any Field (00:05:45)

5. Lesson 2: Fake It Till You Are It – Adapting to Any Environment (00:07:30)

6. How Faking It Can Lead to Real Change (00:09:45)

7. Lesson 3: Chances Make Champions – The Risks Worth Taking (00:11:30)

8. Avoiding the Comfort Trap: Why Playing It Safe Is Dangerous (00:13:35)

9. Final Thoughts: The Pitfalls of My Past and the Lessons Learned (00:14:30)

10. Outro: Applying Life Lessons to Your Software Career (00:15:00)