Celebrating 3 Years of Papafam - Grateful to Sonny & Jay 🎉

Three years ago (Dec 27, 2021),

and

embarked on a journey to create something extraordinary, and today, we celebrate Papafam's incredible milestone. Anyone who have listened to the podcast knows the ideas started 25 of December I recommend you listen yourself.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to

@Sonny Sangha

and

@Jay Rathod

for being such inspiring mentors, not only in the world of coding but also in life. Their passion, resilience, and generosity have created a community where aspiring developers like me can learn, grow, and thrive.

Principles to Learn from Sonny & Jay as a Developer:

1. Learn How to Learn:

Sonny emphasized, "You need to learn how to learn before starting coding"(Podcast Ep. 1, 11:04). Develop your unique learning style, whether through hands-on practice or reverse engineering.

2. Teach to Master:

"Your skills will improve if you teach someone"(Podcast Ep. 1, 22:18). Teaching someone at a lower skill level not only strengthens your understanding but also builds confidence.

3. Embrace Self-Learning:

Sonny and Jay are self-taught developers who show that perseverance and curiosity can lead to mastery. Sonny said, "You could go from zero to amazing developer with the free stuff on the channel" (Ep. 8, 12:12).

4. Enjoy the Process:

"You have to enjoy the process; otherwise, you will quit" (Podcast Ep. 1, 38:20). Coding is a journey of constant growth, not just a destination.

5. Overcome Challenges:

Sonny candidly shared his struggles with imposter syndrome and debugging but stressed the importance of perseverance. He noted, "Whatever you do, always have the idea to improve" (Podcast Ep. 5, 47:50).

6. Mentorship is Key:

"You need a mentor who has done what you want to do and can save you from errors" (Podcast Ep. 6, 47:01). Both Sonny and Jay credit their growth to learning from others and giving back through mentorship.

7. Reverse Engineering Works:

Sonny frequently highlights the value of breaking down existing projects to understand and innovate, saying, "I reverse-engineer and customize after looking at examples" (Live Builds, Disney 2.0).

8. Never Stop Improving:

Jay and Sonny both stress continuous improvement. As Sonny once said, "Keep learning, freelancing, and teaching—those are keys to growth."

Thank You, Sonny & Jay

You’ve not only taught us how to code but also inspired us to dream big, stay resilient, and find purpose in what we do. I’m proud to be a part of this incredible community and look forward to the years ahead.

Here’s to more milestones, more learning, and more lives transformed. Happy 3rd Anniversary, Papafam! 🚀

And Happy New Year in Advance

Peace 👌☺️

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