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**From:** Tech With Tim <tim@techwithtim.net>
**Subject:** no one talks about these 3 truths...
**Date:** Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:03:18 +0000 (UTC)

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Hey there,



Most tutorials tell you what to learn.



But what if the real game isn’t about the “what” at all?



I’ve seen brilliant devs burn out, quit, or stay stuck in the

same role for years.



And I’ve seen average coders shoot up to dream jobs and lead

teams in no time.



It’s not about luck, talent, or knowing the latest tech...



The difference comes down to 3 core pillars…



1) You Don’t Need to Know Everything



Being a good dev is more about understanding patterns than

memorizing every detail.



It’s about knowing where to find answers, thinking through

problems, and staying calm when nothing works.



The only skills you need to start:



* Programming

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* Data Structures & Algorithms

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* Mastery of Bash Command Lines

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* Solid Understanding of Git

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* Familiarity with Coding Best Practices



Once you’ve got the basics, the real game is using them to learn

new tools fast, fix weird bugs, and jump into any project without

freaking out.



2) Learn How to Learn



Coding’s like learning a language. You can’t get fluent just by

listening. You need to “speak” it with your fingers.



That’s why for every hour of tutorials, give yourself at least 4

hours of building.



Here’s how to actually learn:



* Pick a small, real project with a clear outcome

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* Break it into tiny, testable steps

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* Research only what’s needed for the next step

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* Build, test, and adjust



The goal is to turn what you just learned into muscle memory and

problem-solving skills you actually use.



3) You’ll Never Feel 100% Ready



My first freelance gig came with plenty of things I didn’t know.

But I still delivered by figuring things out one by one and

googling to fix as they came up.



It’s kind of like going to the gym. You show up, start small, and

get stronger along the way.



Here’s how to be ready:



* Clarify the scope and deadline in writing

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* Identify where to get answers fast

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* Break deliverables into small checkpoints

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