TechLead
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsEx-Google TechLead & app-entrepreneur Patrick Shyu discuss trends in tech, business, success, money, and life. ☕️ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
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Why You Should Not Learn to Code (as an ex-Google programmer)
April 15, 2021 14:05 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwbM63-LFD4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Mac vs Windows for Programmers... My Thoughts 3 Months Later (as an ex-Google tech lead)
April 10, 2021 15:10 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSNLxu_nRzE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
How I Make Hard Decisions, as a millionaire
April 08, 2021 15:13 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBWe rarely ever admit to ourselves that we're wrong. Rather, there seems to be a way to justify nearly anything we do. That begs the question then, how do we check ourselves to ensure we're not self-sabotaging. This is "How I Make Hard Decisions, as a millionaire." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZjciV-pff0 #intj #intp #facebook #google #siliconvalley #entrepreneur #leadership #financialindependence #personalfinance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Nobody Thinks Anymore: Why I am so Smart (as a millionaire)
April 03, 2021 14:39 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exgRlBUqrdM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
i ruined my ex-wife's life (as a millionaire)
April 01, 2021 14:37 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBEx-Google TechLead ruins his ex-wife's life. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 💻 100+ Videos of programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💵 [LIMITED TIME] Get 2 FREE Stocks on WeBull (Deposit $100 and get 2 stocks valued up to $1850)...
Is Having Kids Worth It? (as a millionaire)
March 27, 2021 22:11 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBhttps://youtu.be/loWBEGUPUa4 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 💻 100+ Videos of programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💵 [LIMITED TIME] Get 2 FREE Stocks on WeBull (Deposit $100 and get 2 stocks valued up to $1850): https://act.we...
How I Became A Google Tech Lead (as a Senior Software Engineer)
March 25, 2021 22:16 - 9 minutes - 9 MBhttps://youtu.be/2dmh4e-px2s Ex-Google TechLead on how he became a Google tech lead. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual by Jocko Willink https://amzn.to/398Rmto Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 💻 Sign up for FREE daily coding in...
My hidden battle with Depression
March 20, 2021 22:23 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBMy hidden battle with Depression. https://youtu.be/Cwri6R6gNCI As an ex-Googler, you might assume that I never get Depressed. Well, you'd be surprised. Here are my tips on how to deal with depression. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
How I manage money in relationships (as a millionaire)
March 18, 2021 23:10 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBhttps://youtu.be/CJkozcLsurA Ex-Google TechLead on money and relationships. Check out Ting Mobile for a cheaper cellphone plan and get your $25 credit: http://techlead.ting.com (new and improved)! Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 💻 Sign up for FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000...
The ONLY Productivity video you need to watch. (as a millionaire)
March 15, 2021 23:08 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVkn72fv9tY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
What I learned from my Divorce. (as a millionaire)
March 11, 2021 23:12 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBEx-Google TechLead on his divorce. Get 2 FREE Stocks on WeBull (Deposit $100 and get 2 stocks valued up to $1600): https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main Further reading I found useful on marriage & divorce: The Rational Male: https://amzn.to/38qYC3m Real World Divorce: http://realworlddivorce.com/ Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 💻 S...
The ONLY Stock Investing video you need to watch (as a millionaire)
March 06, 2021 23:09 - 7 minutes - 7.38 MBEx-Google millionaire TechLead on the truth about stock investing. Get 2 FREE Stocks on WeBull (Deposit $100 and get 2 stocks valued up to $1600): https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 💻 Sign up for FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ bus...
How I broke free of the 9-5 job... Escaping the "rat race."
March 04, 2021 23:30 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBhttps://youtu.be/WWc73FWqnKA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
MONEY vs LIFESTYLE: Why making $500,000 per year didn't make me happier.
March 01, 2021 11:23 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBhttps://youtu.be/ix28z2QQPo8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
How I got rid of all of my responsibility... (as a millionaire)
February 25, 2021 23:15 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBhttps://youtu.be/yEp7wpNeyqU Delegation of responsibilities to others can free up time for ourselves to focus on whatever is important to us - whether that is other more high-priority tasks, mental health, or family time. It's a lesson many of us learn later in life if at all, when we realize that we don't want to do everything ourselves just to feel "in control," and that having more time can often be a worthwhile trade-off for a little less control. #financialindependence #earlyretireme...
7 Healthy Habits for Software Engineers (as an ex-Google tech lead)
February 22, 2021 23:13 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RzhJ_uqYj8 I've noticed a lot of my fellow programmers with terrible health (poor eyesight, backpain, diabetic, overweight, etc)., The fact is, software engineering is as much of a physical sport as it is a mental one, and good health management is essential for a long-term sustainable career. Here are my top tips for your health, because health is wealth. #amazon #apple #google #facebook #siliconvalley #microsoft #programming #coding #developers #javascr...
Why I'm switching back to the PC... (as a millionaire)
February 18, 2021 23:19 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYo7kJD9--A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Why I won't build your app idea...(with Q&A, ex-Google tech lead)
February 15, 2021 22:27 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBhttps://youtu.be/GEn9p90KdvY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Why I Don't Help People (as a millionaire)
February 13, 2021 22:39 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSusAqmsLuo&feature=youtu.be --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
How to manage money like a millionaire
February 13, 2021 05:27 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBhttps://youtu.be/XCZ2FdtXst4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Facebook banned by Myanmar: Has Facebook gone too far?
February 06, 2021 20:21 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90EFjsG-nws --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Facebook vs Apple: THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE
February 02, 2021 22:57 - 9 minutes - 9.24 MBEx-Google TechLead on why Facebook is so afraid of Apple's upcoming iOS 14.5 update, and how it can cripple Facebook's advertising business. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 💻 Sign up for FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💵 ...
WallStreet vs Reddit: Gamestop Insanity (my thoughts as a millionaire)
January 29, 2021 19:38 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO6qFLBIvtw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
The Top Chair for Programmers (as an ex-Google tech lead) | Aeron vs Embody vs Steelcase vs Hyken...
January 25, 2021 16:13 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBhttps://youtu.be/BCHr4NDTLO8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Why all countries should ban Facebook and Twitter...
January 23, 2021 23:30 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBEx-Google TechLead on the digital censorship, propaganda, and information warfare. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💵 [LIMITED TIME] Get 4 FREE Stocks on WeBull (Deposit $...
How I Type So Fast (171 words per minute)... as an ex-Googler
January 19, 2021 17:14 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw_wIKdJoNI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
why is everyone so dumb... (as a programmer)
January 17, 2021 19:19 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B42md_XClHo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
I am a failure... (as a millionaire)
January 14, 2021 16:57 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBhttps://youtu.be/9OAP0c9FePw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
The Great Purge - Cancel culture goes wild, Trump gets banned everywhere.
January 13, 2021 16:34 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBhttps://youtu.be/0qaJLAIjtQw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
My thoughts on Online Courses... are they worth it?
January 09, 2021 23:16 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBhttps://youtu.be/XiYmEovDNhM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
What Coding taught me about Life - "10 Software Design Principles to Live By"
January 07, 2021 16:48 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBhttps://youtu.be/RQOI6DEpfpk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
My thoughts on Leaving California... worth the tax savings? (as a millionaire)
January 02, 2021 23:21 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBEx-Google TechLead considers moving out of Silicon Valley... Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/deal 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 💵 Limited Time - Get 4 FREE Stocks on WeBull (Deposit $100 and get 4 stocks valued up to $1600): https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main 📷 Learn how I ...
how much money I made on YouTube in 2020 (as a millionaire)
December 31, 2020 16:17 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBHow much money did i make on YouTube in 2020 with 900k subscribers? Answers here... https://youtu.be/Ofb4gPHpd-s Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/deal 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 💵 Limited Time - Get 4 FREE Stocks on WeBull (Deposit $100 and get 4 stocks valued up to $1600): http...
My 10 "Iron Rules" of Relationships (that destroyed my marriage)
December 26, 2020 23:12 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBhttps://youtu.be/QNkjaiz8Yqw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
My 10 Rules For Life (as a millionaire)
December 24, 2020 23:06 - 12 minutes - 12 MBhttps://youtu.be/_2HIkR4aWxU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Life after Divorce update (as a millionaire)
December 13, 2020 01:01 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBEx-Google TechLead on getting through a divorce, as a millionaire. 💵 LIMITED TIME: Get 4 FREE STOCKS ON WEBULL when you deposit $100 (Valued up to $1600): https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a ...
7 Worst things about being a Software Engineer (as an ex-Google techlead)
December 10, 2020 15:18 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBJoin ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💵 LIMITED TIME: Get 4 FREE STOCKS ON WEBULL when you deposit $100 (Valued up to $1600): https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main 🛒 My...
Facebook sued for H-1B Visa Abuse by Justice Dept (as an ex-Facebook tech lead)
December 04, 2020 15:09 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBex-Google/ex-Facebook tech lead on the Justice Department lawsuit against Facebook for discriminating against U.S. workers https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-claims-facebook-improperly-reserved-jobs-for-h1-b-workers-11607023044 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://d...
Top Programming Languages at FAANG
December 03, 2020 15:10 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBEx-Google TechLead on the top programming languages used at Google, Facebook, and top tech companies. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: https://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💵 LIMITED TIME: Get 4 FREE STOCK...
Overcoming shyness and social anxiety... 3 steps to confidence.
November 27, 2020 22:38 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBEx-Google TechLead on shyness, social anxiety, and confidence. Get 4 FREE STOCKS ON WEBULL when you deposit $100 (Valued up to $1600): https://act.webull.com/k/S4oOH2yGOtHk/main Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business ...
Why I leave nothing to chance (as a millionaire)
November 26, 2020 15:45 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBEx-Google TechLead on why risk-taking is garbage. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💵 LIMITED TIME: Get 3 FREE STOCKS ON WEBULL when you deposit $100 (Valued up to $1600)...
How I stopped being so cheap... (as a millionaire)
November 21, 2020 22:49 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoENuFuVnmc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
7 Things I Stopped Buying (as a millionaire)
November 19, 2020 15:29 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBEx-Google TechLead on financial minimalism and spending. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 📷 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💵 LIMITED TIME: Get 3 FREE STOCKS ON WEBULL when you deposit $100 (Valued up t...
Apple M1 chip: not so stupid anymore
November 14, 2020 15:13 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBAs much as I hate to say it... the new Apple M1 not only solidifies Apple's ecosystem, but is a nice opportunity for developers to build new software for a new ecosystem. Here are my thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfibWtIqA-g #entrepreneur #apple #siliconvalley #facebook #google #fang #programming #coding #developer #softwareengineers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Why I shouldn't have left Google...
November 12, 2020 15:08 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBSometimes, I wish I had my job back at Google. As much as people might admire self-employment/hustle, it is also likely a harder path than that of a stable and steady job. Here's my thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa5Zol4W97I #google #facebook #apple #amazon #microsoft #fang #entrepreneur #hustle #passiveincome #programming #coding #sidehustle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
My reaction to the Election Results 2020.
November 07, 2020 15:11 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEuhUIweU_o --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Why Money didn't make me happy (as a millionaire)
November 05, 2020 15:22 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBEx-Google TechLead and multi-millionaire explains his first-world problems. 👨💻 Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: http://techinterviewpro.com/ 👨💻 Videos of 100+ programming interview problems explained: https://coderpro.com/ 👨💻 Sign up for my FREE daily coding interview practice: http://dailyinterviewpro.com/ 🎬 Learn how I built a $1,000,000+ business on YouTube: http://youtubebackstage.com/ 💰 Get a FREE stock on Webull (up to $1600) when you depo...
Who I'm voting for... Trump vs Biden 2020 #WalkAway
October 31, 2020 14:28 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=8XiUVwK9hxI #walkaway --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Time Management Tips for Productivity (as a millionaire)
October 29, 2020 14:43 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBhttps://youtu.be/Ea1Pj6_H6lk Given enough time, anyone can succeed... The trick is how to do it fast. #entrepreneur #facebook #google #programming #coding #timemanagement #productivity --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techlead/support
Censorship in Social Media: Section 230 and Free Speech
October 24, 2020 15:03 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBAs our lives have moved online, we've lost our right to Free Speech - the First Amendment does not protect this basic right when the censorship is from tech companies. Censorship on social media has become a big issue and continues to be unaddressed. And while there have been more calls to repeal Section 230, a law that shields tech companies, it's not clear if this will even be sufficient. https://youtu.be/_DTFz61lmjY #facebook #google #socialmedia #section230 #censorship #coding #prog...