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Discussion on: Should devs code in their free time?

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Max Ong Zong Bao

I think it is fair to do something in their free time that improves their crafts, build up their skills, network with developers or enrich their own mind. Which you, it doesn't exactly require you to be coding specifically.

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Carlos Roso

Interesting opinion. I'm also into improving my craft, and that normally takes a lot of hours off work. Some people argue that their craft should be improved in their 9-5, though. I guess it all comes down to how driven you are to master your craft.

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Max Ong Zong Bao

I think to quote Jordan Harbinger "Digging you well before you are thirsty" applies to this to act as a safe harbour. Which you can rely on for a career transition or land into work that you might be interested in is a good investment of your time for yourself.

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Carlos Roso

I'm taking that quote with me, love it.

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Max Ong Zong Bao

Haha, you should listen to his podcast called The Jordan Harbinger Show which is pretty cool.

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Jordan Harbinger

Thanks guys. Was cool to see a Google Alert for my name here.
FYI, this quote is an old book title from some sales guy (I think).

Would love to hear what you think if you end up checking out The Jordan Harbinger Show (Podcast)

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Carlos Roso

Hey Jordan. You're an example, how have you managed to do +340 episodes so far! that's real consistency right there.

Keep it up!

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Jordan Harbinger

Oh man, that's just my new show. My old one had about 700 when I left!

LMK what you think of The Jordan Harbinger Show and thanks for sharing