Developer on Fire
Developer on Fire
Episode 308 | Jose Gonzalez - Mind, Body, Soul
Guest:
Jose Gonzalez talks with Dave Rael about humble beginnings, fortuitous turns, dark times, receiving by giving, and self-acceptance
Jose Gonzalez is a husband, dad, blogger, runner and sometimes a software developer. He blogs how the Mind, Body and the Soul (aka spirit or emotions) impact you as a software developer. He is a recovering extrovert who thought was an introvert for over 20 years. Today, he enjoys meeting and engaging with other fellow developers from all over the world. In his free time, he tries to play video games but usually falls asleep. His wife and two boys take the best out of him.
Chapters:
- - Dave introduces the show and Jose Gonzalez
- - Jose's educational history and path to software development
- - Early programming for the web and the limitations of resources to which Jose had access
- - New experiences and reaching heights not previously accessible to family members
- - Making mistakes by not taking things seriously
- - Jose's first job experience and the battle with feeling completely alone
- - Jose's experiences with mentors and how they can stimulate personal growth
- - Jose's story of a dark and difficult time - self-doubt, feeling alone, and having the weight of the world on his shoulders
- - The power of community and how group membership turned everything around for Jose
- - Family focus, helping people, adventure, presence, and finding a path to a brighter future
- - Reflecting on Jose's humble beginnings and the enormous difference made by incremental improvements
- - Jose's book recommendations
- - Taking care of yourself physically
- - Emotional health
- - Jose's top 3 tips for delivering more value
Resources:
- Jose's Blog - Mind, Body, Soul Developer
- Vocational School
- "The Wand Chooses the Wizard"
- Twelve-step program
- Atlas (mythology)
- John Sonmez on Developer On Fire
- Kevlin Henney on Developer On Fire
- Reid Evans on Developer On Fire (including description of #goofyreligion)
- #goofyreligion on Twitter
- Kent Beck on Developer On Fire - Primary and Secondary Emotions
- John Papa on Developer On Fire
Jose's book recommendation:
Jose's top 3 tips for delivering more value:
- You are not your thoughts
- There is nothing wrong with you
- Smile
Jose, you're a great person. Don't stop being you!
Thanks Ashely!! (I don't know how I missed this comment.)
And also, don't stop being you! :)