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In this Yalla Let's Code podcast episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Tejas Kumar shares his journey from early web development experiences to navigating toxic work environments, transitioning into public speaking, and his current role in developer relations.
He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Germany, his experiences with angel investing, and the process of writing his book, 'Fluent React'. Tejas emphasizes the importance of personal growth, health, and hard work in achieving success.
Takeaways
- Tejas started coding at a young age due to health challenges.
He won a national website contest in Qatar, which kickstarted his career.
- Tejas faced significant challenges in toxic work environments but used them as motivation.
- He emphasizes the importance of mental health and self-care in the tech industry.
- Tejas believes in the value of hard work in achieving pleasure and success.
- He shares insights on the difficulties of entrepreneurship in Germany.
- Tejas discusses the risks and rewards of angel investing.
- He wrote 'Fluent React' to explain the inner workings of React.
- Tejas values personal growth and health over financial gain.
- He encourages others to focus on skills and knowledge rather than just motivational speaking.
Show Notes:
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Spotify Backstage (Managing Microservices)
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness
Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy
