Code Daily
Inconsistency is a problem most developers have. The only way to get better at coding is to code daily. Make out time to code, code when it is convenient code when it is not. The formula for becoming a better programmer is time + consistency your ability to remain consistent over time will determine how soon you will get better at coding.
Set Small Goals
With small goals, you are very likely to stay motivated over time. A good goal should have the following tenets;
- Specific
Always keep things simple and straight to the point, clarity helps to avoid procrastination, there's no point in writing a whole lot of things you intend to achieve and yet not being able to achieve any. Be sure to be specific about what you intend to achieve and one question you should ask yourself is, what relevance and significance does this goal I intend to achieve add to my learning and to my work and my life generally? Unfortunately, most individuals Set goals for just setting goals' sake. It is important that you are sure of what you want to achieve, your smaller goals should be a breakdown of the bigger picture you have in your mind. By setting up smaller goals you set yourself up for eventual Success.
- Measurable
Measurability ensures you make progress. Track your success, and track the time it took to accomplish each task. What standards or yardstick have you put in place to check the attainment of your goals? How do you know when you failed or succeeded? Having measurable goals ensures accomplishment, and saves you from frustration.
- Attainable It is good to be optimistic, however, you must know what works for you and what does not, you know and understand the situation surrounding you per time, nobody understands you better than you do, therefore, when setting goals you must be as honest to yourself as possible. Set goals you can achieve within certain time bounds
- Relevant It is not enough to set goals, the goals you set must have relevance and significance to the future you expect.
- Time-bound A goal without a time frame is more or less a wish. Every sensible goal must have a start and end date, hour, and even minutes.
Take One Step At A Time
Learn one thing at a time, don't be everywhere. When you set out to learn a particular concept, stay at it until it becomes part of you. If you want to learn loops, then spend time on loops, understand how the loop is applied, and understand how loops have been applied in other projects and how you can apply or implement them personally. When you spend time exploring a concept it becomes an integral part of you.
Do Better
Always strive to do and go beyond the status quo, do beyond what is required of you, and always go one step further the only way to stand out is to do more.
Maintain A Learning Attitude
Keep the learning fire burning even when you land a job. If you think you don't have to learn anymore because you have a job you are incorrect. Learning is continuous, learn from anything and anyone you come across, be curious and learn from what is said, and not said. Learn from other people's implementation Learn from the old and the Young. Whatever you do just make sure you are learning. As you keep learning, you keep improving, the more you improve, the better you become, the better you become, the more valuable you get, the more valuable you become, the more money you can earn, so keep learning.
Celebrate Little Wins
Celebrate every seemingly little concept you are able to learn and understand. Celebrate every little achievement regardless of how little it may be, celebrating your winnings helps you stay resilient and hopeful for growth and greater achievements.
Take A Break
I am an advocate for breaks, I believe it is better to take breaks than to give up or break down. While learning you might feel overwhelmed sometimes feel free to take a break, breathe in fresh air, allow yourself to think, and continue
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