Episode 308 | Jose Gonzalez - Mind, Body, Soul

Guest:

Jose Gonzalez

@JoseGonz321

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: 1:17 - Dave introduces the show and Jose Gonzalez5:23 - Jose's educational history and path to software development8:42 - Early programming for the web and the limitations of resources to which Jose had access13:15 - New experiences and reaching heights not previously accessible to family members14:49 - Making mistakes by not taking things seriously17:18 - Jose's first job experience and the battle with feeling completely alone20:02 - Jose's experiences with mentors and how they can stimulate personal growth25:41 - Jose's story of a dark and difficult time - self-doubt, feeling alone, and having the weight of the world on his shoulders33:01 - The power of community and how group membership turned everything around for Jose39:25 - Family focus, helping people, adventure, presence, and finding a path to a brighter future45:00 - Reflecting on Jose's humble beginnings and the enormous difference made by incremental improvements 49:59 - Jose's book recommendations52:56 - Taking care of yourself physically54:00 - Emotional health61:58 - 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: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment - George Leonard There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate - Cheri Huber Soul without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within - Byron Brown Eckhart Tolle

Jose's top 3 tips for delivering more value: You are not your thoughts There is nothing wrong with you Smile