Everything I learned & achieved since helping devs by sharing content online!

- Talk to 30+ startup CEOs.
- Found a new Job & moved to Sweden.
- $10,000+ of side income as a creator.
- Helped 100+ devs by 1-1 mentorship.
- Made 2 best friends.
- Launched 2 products.

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— Ankur💻🎧💪 (@TheAnkurTyagi) November 5, 2021

Everything I learned & achieved since helping devs by sharing content online!

• Talk to 30+ startup CEOs.
• Found a new Job & moved to Sweden.
• $10,000+ of side income as a creator.
• Helped 100+ devs by 1-1 mentorship.
• Made 2 best friends.
• Launched 2 products.

Let me give you a quick intro:

Hey! I’m Ankur.

An enthusiastic software engineer.

I develop/test web applications, mentor developers & create content.

• I work as a consultant developer.
• I wrote an eBook.
• I help code newbies to become a better developers.

Check out more on my My BIO LINK

Let’s face it, being a software engineer is not easy, especially during your struggling days.

One of the biggest problems that self-taught developers face at the beginning of their careers is guidance.

• They don’t know exactly how to ask questions
• Whom to ask.

All This started back in 2020 when I started helping people in a 12 weeks coding program wetesterr

• We took 10 students in the 1st batch & without any fees.
• 8 students stay with us for 12 weeks.
• 3 out of them grab an almost 100% hike on their current CTC.
• We were happy.

We managed to help around 200+ people with various tech & career-related issues. I was happy but nothing comes easy in life.

One of our mentors (a good friend) questioned my credibility & which was a real shock to me.

We don't talk anymore!

I get the sense with regular 9-5, managing another full-time program is not a cakewalk.

I met Ravin & Ravin changed everything.

Ravin asked me why not you share your journey on Twitter.

I was a bit unsure but Ravin convinced me somehow.

I started back in Aug 2020.

My career stories eventually helped many code newbies.

• Replied to my 9/10 DMs, I usually replied to DMs, emails over the weekend.

• Started 2-1-1 developer growth newsletter.

• Pair programming with mentees.

• Interview with @FrancescoCiull4

Interview link - Growing as a Software Engineer with 1-1 Mentorship - Ankur Tyagi

This year I wrote a book " The Prime Guide " 👇

It summarizes what I learned while being a software developer. you will not get an overnight upgrade.

Growing takes time, effort, dedication, & discipline, as well as reframing into a growth mindset.

In March 2021, a typical day, I just casually asked Akshat to refer me to his company in Sweden.

As we both worked together in my startup so he knows what I can bring on to the table.
He referred me & things went well.

Read the full story here: How I Get a Job as a Software Engineer in Sweden.

The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” — Keith

“My Golden Rule of Networking is simple: Don’t keep the score.”

Networking is not about just connecting people.

It’s about connecting:

• people with people,
• people with ideas,
• people with opportunities

If you like shortcuts, this is for you.

Find a mentor, the better will you get.

A good mentor helps challenge your own ways of thinking, The thing is, a good mentor is hard to come by.

Read in more details: How to Grow as a Software Engineer (Developer) in 2021

All my learning's:

1. Online world !== Offline world
2. No one is your friend here, never be emotional.
3. Content creation is a pure business.
4. Don't try to be a generalist here.
5. Make your moves sent that DM/cold email
6. Twitter groups plays important role in back stages.
7. Not all CEOs are as good as they look in a Twitter profile
8. Some are real-time superheroes Raising hands
9. FOMO is real
10. Play a long-term game with long-term people.
11. Not every trend is worth watching
12. Gumroad is the best & fast to start selling your products.

13. Twitter spaces are a good stage if you leveraged them.

14. Not every mentor is having a good heart along with skills, mentorship is more about listening instead of throwing GYAAN.

15. People will back-step you no matter what you do.

I explore through my work & sharing my career stories about tech, growth, & building a better career as a developer.

I will share the FAQs of all my DMs soon in my newsletter.

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