John Sonmez has narrated 3 audiobooks on Listento.it by 1 author, with an average listener rating of 4.7★ across 86 ratings. The most-rated is The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide.
The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide
Summary
Technical knowledge alone isn't enough - increase your software development income by leveling up your soft skills Early in his software developer career, John Sonmez discovered that technical knowledge alone isn't enough to break through to the next income level - developers need "soft skills" like the ability to learn new technologies just in time, communicate clearly with management and consulting clients, negotiate a fair hourly rate, and unite teammates and coworkers in working toward a common goal. What you will learn in this book: How to systematically find and fill the gaps in your technical knowledge so you can face any new challenge with confidence Should you take contract work - or hold out for a salaried position? Which will earn you more, what the tradeoffs are, and how your personality should sway your choice Should you learn JavaScript, C#, Python, C++? How to decide which programming language you should master first Ever notice how every job ever posted requires "3-5 years of experience," which you don't have? Simple solution for this frustrating chicken-and-egg problem that allows you to build legitimate job experience while you learn to code Is earning a computer science degree a necessity - or a total waste of time? How to get a college degree with maximum credibility and minimum debt Coding boot camps - some are great, some are complete scams. How to tell the difference so you don't find yourself cheated out of $10,000 Interviewer tells you, "Dress code is casual around here - the development team wears flipflops." What should you wear? How do you deal with a boss who's a micromanager. Plus how helping your manager with his goals can make you the MVP of your team The technical skills that every professional developer must have - but no one teaches you (most developers are missing some critical pieces, they don't teach this stuff in college, you're expected to just "know" this)
©2017 Simple Programmer, LLC (P)2017 Simple Programmer, LLC
Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual
Summary
For most software developers, coding is the fun part. The hard bits are dealing with clients, peers, and managers and staying productive, achieving financial security, keeping yourself in shape, and finding true love. This book is here to help. Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual is a guide to a well-rounded, satisfying life as a technology professional. In it, developer and life coach John Sonmez offers advice to developers on important subjects like career and productivity, personal finance and investing, and even fitness and relationships. Arranged as a collection of 71 short chapters, this fun listen invites you to dip in wherever you like. A "Taking Action" section at the end of each chapter tells you how to get quick results. Soft Skills will help make you a better programmer, a more valuable employee, and a happier, healthier person. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2014 Manning Publications (P)2015 Manning Publications
Stop Being Lazy
Summary
Isn't it about time you stopped being lazy and took back control over your life? I used to be lazy. Extremely lazy. But just this last week, I ran 50 miles, did three weight-training workouts, attended kickboxing classes, and got a ton of work done, making a nice, big, fat paycheck. You see, I learned how to overcome laziness - and you can, too. This audiobook is a nice short listen designed for you to learn the secrets of going from lazy to self-disciplined and productive. It's the audiobook I wish I had when I was younger. The one that could have saved me so many hours of frustration and helped me retire and become financially free much earlier. Oh, and also to get those six-pack abs I finally have. (I was fat once, too.) Deep down, you know you are meant to live a life better than the one you’re living right now. You know you are capable of doing, having, and being so much more - but you’re too damn lazy to experience who you truly are at your core and having what you’re really worth. I know how you feel because eight years ago, I was in your shoes. I was lazy, overweight, filled with fear, and living way below my potential. This audiobook takes you into my personal journey out of laziness and into a life of empowerment and self-discipline. In this audiobook, I will share with you: The mind-set that had me trapped in laziness, fear, and procrastination and how I broke free How I created a new mind-set of a tenacious, unstoppable bulldog What the bulldog mind-set is all about and why you must have it Why I do hard shit Why I became a finisher And more If you’re really ready to give up laziness, I’ll show you how I did it and how you can, too.
©2018 John Sonmez (P)2018 John Sonmez