Everything I learned & achieved by sharing content online!
Tags: javascript, webdev, motivation, career
Published: 2021-11-12 14:38:14

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everything I learned &amp; achieved since helping devs by sharing content online!<br><br>- Talk to 30+ startup CEOs.<br>- Found a new Job &amp; moved to Sweden.<br>- $10,000+ of side income as a creator.<br>- Helped 100+ devs by 1-1 mentorship.<br>- Made 2 best friends.<br>- Launched 2 products.<br><br>A Thread... <a href="https://t.co/ayRNWGa2AD">pic.twitter.com/ayRNWGa2AD</a></p>&mdash; Ankur💻🎧💪 (@TheAnkurTyagi) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAnkurTyagi/status/1456563056247545856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 


Everything I learned & achieved since helping devs by sharing content online!

- Talk to 30+ startup CEOs.
- Found a new Job & moved to Sweden.
- $10,000+ of side income as a creator.
- Helped 100+ devs by 1-1 mentorship.
- Made 2 best friends.
- Launched 2 products.

## Let me give you a quick intro:

Hey! I’m Ankur.

An enthusiastic software engineer.

I develop/test web applications, mentor developers & create content.

- I work as a consultant developer.
- I wrote an eBook.
- I help code newbies to become a better developers.

Check out more on my [My BIO LINK](https://bio.link/theankurtyagi) 


> 
Let’s face it, being a software engineer is not easy, especially during your struggling days.

One of the biggest problems that self-taught developers face at the beginning of their careers is guidance.

- They don’t know exactly how to ask questions
- Whom to ask.

### All This started back in 2020 when I started helping people in a 12 weeks coding program  [wetesterr](https://twitter.com/wetesterr) 
 

- We took 10 students in the 1st batch & without any fees. 
- 8 students stay with us for 12 weeks. 
- 3 out of them grab an almost 100% hike on their current CTC.
- We were happy.

We managed to help around 200+ people with various tech & career-related issues. I was happy but nothing comes easy in life.

One of our mentors (a good friend) questioned my credibility & which was a real shock to me.

We don't talk anymore!

I get the sense with regular 9-5, managing another full-time program is not a cakewalk. 


> 
I met  [Ravin ](https://twitter.com/ravinwashere) & Ravin changed everything. 

Ravin asked me why not you share your journey on Twitter. 

I was a bit unsure but Ravin convinced me somehow. 

I started back in Aug 2020.

## My career stories eventually helped many code newbies. 

- Replied to my 9/10 DMs, I usually replied to DMs, emails over the weekend. 

- Started 2-1-1 developer growth newsletter. 

- Pair programming with mentees.

- Interview with @FrancescoCiull4

Interview link -  [Growing as a Software Engineer with 1-1 Mentorship - Ankur Tyagi](https://youtu.be/frDHavqReWs) 

This year I wrote a book " [The Prime Guide](https://theankurtyagi.gumroad.com/l/nextgendev/) " 👇

It summarizes what I learned while being a software developer. you will not get an overnight upgrade.

Growing takes time, effort, dedication, & discipline, as well as reframing into a growth mindset.


![book.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1636725553582/Yt6n0vY-F.png)

In March 2021, a typical day, I just casually asked Akshat to refer me to his company in Sweden. 

As we both worked together in my startup so he knows what I can bring on to the table. 
He referred me & things went well. 

Read the full story here:  [How I Get a Job as a Software Engineer in Sweden.](https://theankurtyagi.medium.com/how-i-get-a-job-as-a-software-engineer-in-sweden-916b1458e3d2)


> 
The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” — Keith

### “My Golden Rule of Networking is simple: Don’t keep the score.”

Networking is not about just connecting people.

It’s about connecting:

- people with people, 
- people with ideas,
- people with opportunities 

If you like shortcuts, this is for you.

**Find a mentor, the better will you get.**

> 

A good mentor helps challenge your own ways of thinking, The thing is, a good mentor is hard to come by.

Read in more details:  [How to Grow as a Software Engineer (Developer) in 2021](https://javascript.plainenglish.io/how-to-grow-as-a-software-engineer-developer-in-2021-8af3b9af957c) 

All my learning's:

1. Online world !== Offline world
2. No one is your friend here, never be emotional.
3. Content creation is a pure business.
4. Don't try to be a generalist here.
5. Make your moves sent that DM/cold email
6. Twitter groups plays important role in back stages.
7. Not all CEOs are as good as they look in a Twitter profile
8. Some are real-time superheroes Raising hands
9. FOMO is real
10. Play a long-term game with long-term people.
11. Not every trend is worth watching
12. Gumroad is the best & fast to start selling your products.
13. Twitter spaces are a good stage if you leveraged them.

14. Not every mentor is having a good heart along with skills, mentorship is more about listening instead of throwing GYAAN.

15. People will back-step you no matter what you do.

I explore through my work & sharing my career stories about tech, growth, & building a better career as a developer.

I will share the FAQs of all my DMs soon in my newsletter.

I encourage you all to sign up to get that. 
It's free. Join here  [link](https://www.getrevue.co/profile/AnkurTyagi?via=twitter-card-webview)