Be a Producer, Not Just a Consumer – The Secret to Growth as a Software Developer

Hey Papafam! 🚀

Let’s talk about a game-changing mindset shift: transitioning from being just a consumer to becoming a producer in the world of software development.

Most of us start our journey consuming tons of tutorials, articles, and courses. That’s normal—it’s how we build a foundation. But here’s the truth: real growth happens when you start producing. Here’s why you should make the leap:

1. Producing Solidifies Your Knowledge

You think you understand something until you try to teach it, build it, or explain it. By creating projects, writing articles, or sharing your learnings, you deepen your understanding and retain knowledge longer.

2. Producers Build Portfolios, Consumers Don’t

Employers and clients don’t care how many tutorials you’ve watched—they care about what you’ve built. As a producer, every project, blog post, or GitHub repo becomes part of your personal brand and proof of your skills.

3. Producers Create Value

Consumers take value, but producers give it back. Whether it’s an open-source contribution, a tutorial you publish, or a product you ship, you’re leaving a mark and helping others grow while growing yourself.

4. Producers Get Paid

Let’s be honest—consuming content doesn’t pay the bills. Producing code, selling digital products, or sharing your expertise can. The more you create, the more opportunities you unlock for income and career growth.

5. It’s About Confidence, Not Perfection

You might think, “I’m not good enough to produce.” That’s a myth. No one’s perfect, and sharing your journey—even the messy parts—makes you relatable and valuable. Start small, and grow from there.

How to Start Producing Today:

1) Build: Take on side projects, join open-source, or freelance.

2). Teach: Write blog posts, record tutorials, or mentor someone.

>Just like how

@Digitl-Alchemyst Steven-Watkins

create time despite his tight schedule to mentor his brother

3) Share: Post your journey on LinkedIn, GitHub, or in communities like Papafam!

Remember, every producer started as a consumer. The difference? They decided to act. So, Papafam, it’s time to level up👍.

Let’s go from learners to creators and start producing the future!

Here is what

@Sonny Sangha

said when he ended the coaching call starting with these word if I am you guy I will keep teaching someone, building cash, keep levelling up your skills if you don't believe check the reference timestamp (2:05:06)

What will you produce today? Drop your ideas below! 💡👇

What do you think? Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything!

Reference

Mentorship Call Title -Debugging a Next.js 14 App - Stripe API Payment System Integration - Importance of Clean Code - Showcasing the Upcoming Assistly build with Neon DB & GraphQL - Why both Character & Skill Development is Essential - My Journey from Junior to a Senior Dev-Date: 26th June 2024

Link[https://www.skool.com/universityofcode/classroom/e89d3944?md=d3d7c3e9059b46dc87478258d22855b1]

2:05:06 ---

@Sonny Sangha

said if I am you guy I will keep teaching someone, building cash, keep levelling up your skill

@Digitl-Alchemyst Steven-Watkins

- https://www.skool.com/universityofcode/dev-100-day-62?p=5d9a517e

Mentoring his brother while participating in the challenge

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