Hey nerds! 👋 In this video, I dive into a conversation that really got me thinking: "How do you keep learning and staying relevant when your employer doesn't give you dedicated learning time?" It's a question that so many of us in the software industry face, and honestly, it's one that can have a huge impact on your career if not handled right. As software developers, owning your career means taking responsibility for your growth. What you learn today lays the foundation for your future, and if you ignore this, you might find yourself stuck in a tough spot down the line. 🚀 💌 Sign up to my free weekly email newsletter - https://jcmartinez.dev/newsletter/ 🍿 WATCH NEXT: 1. 9 Passive Income Ideas for Devs - How I make $5k/month: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc6jSUwBcRI 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: - Microlearning: https://jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d/article/view/752/993 - Pomodoro Technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My blog - https://jcmartinez.dev/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/bajcmartinez 🧑💻 GitHub - https://github.com/bajcmartinez 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bajcmartinez/ 💼 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bajcmartinez/ WHO AM I? If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Juan, I’m a software engineer turned content creator. Through my videos and my writing I share and explain software engineering topics, industry news, and trends. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00: Intro, own your career 04:51: Microlearning 07:27: Teach what you learn 09:54: Block your calendar 11:45: Don't try to learn everything 15:36: Put it to practice 16:59: Conclusion