Looking at what decisions others make about their career in software can be a big mistake.

Though having a career in software development can be exciting, there is also cause for serious caution.

In this episode, I share the 5 biggest lies I have bought myself, and I hope you don't about your career in software development.

With healthy decisions and a realistic mindset, you can advance quicker than others and not get stuck in common traps.

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CHAPTER MARKERS

(1:40) Technical Skill Determines Your Success (2:40) Harder Work Gets More Done (4:16) Past Success Determines Future Results (6:27) Bigger Companies Have Better Practices (8:56) Promotions Are Proportional

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