S3E4: John and Adam Isom -- Skipping College, CS Degree vs Launch School, and Making Six Figures Together

S3E4: John and Adam Isom -- Skipping College, CS Degree vs Launch School, and Making Six Figures Together

Author: Launch School August 13, 2021 Duration: 57:43

In this episode, siblings John and Adam Isom come chat about their journeys working together through Launch School. Adam had completed a different coding bootcamp and was in the midst of completing his CS degree when he switched to focus on Launch School. John walked away from a college scholarship to study CS to do Launch School. Why did they do that? How did it work out? Give this episode a listen to find out!

In this conversation, we chatted about:

  • Attending college vs getting a job straight out of high school
  • A CS degree vs Launch School
  • Working and studying with your brother
  • The importance of a "default environment"
  • The SPOT community at Launch School
  • The awkwardness of a six-figure job hunt straight out of high school

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For anyone curious about the deliberate, patient path to becoming a true software craftsman, the Launch School Podcast offers a grounded and insightful companion. This isn't about quick hacks or trending frameworks; it's a deep, ongoing conversation about the fundamentals of mastery itself. Each episode connects through the shared experiences of learning to code, drawing on voices from within the Launch School community and beyond. You'll hear from students navigating the curriculum, employers discussing what they truly value in developers, and seasoned engineers reflecting on the principles of long-term career growth. Discussions naturally explore effective study habits, the philosophy of mastery-based learning, and the practical realities of transitioning into a professional role. By focusing on the underlying process of expertise, this podcast provides a unique and thoughtful resource for anyone committed to a meaningful education in technology. Tune in for honest conversations that reframe the journey of learning to code as one of continuous, intentional growth.
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