Loving Money Makes You a Perfect Programmer Slave

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Most people get into software development for the money—and hey, I get it. The tech industry can be insanely lucrative. But if your end goal is to break free from the corporate grind and work for yourself, could a high income actually be holding you back?

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In this episode, I dive into my own career stories—when money was a good motivator, and when it turned me into a "perfect programmer slave." I’ve seen it all—from promotions I didn’t even care about to chasing startup dollars and, finally, finding freedom through coaching and serving others.

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(0:00) Introduction (1:27) 1. How Loving Money Prevents Self-Employment (1:39) 1.1 Story: Early Raises (4:19) 1.2 Story: Starting Up to Cash Out (7:11) 1.3 Story: Starting Up to Serve (10:43) 2. 3 Ways to Find Freedom from High Income Dependence (11:18) 2.1 Reduce Monthly Expenses (13:10) 2.2 Focus Effort on Your Highest Value (14:44) 2.3 Quit Your Corporate Gig (15:10) Take the DevPathfinder Career Assessment (16:54) Join our Discord Community

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