Why Do People Take Credit For Your Ideas?
Software Development Career Advice

Ever had an idea for something on your software project, but someone else takes the credit? This sucks, there's no way around it.
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Have you ever had an idea for something on your software project, but someone else takes the credit?
Plagiarism can be extremely frustrating, and it’s typically caused by narcissistic personality types.
In this episode, I share why this happens, how to prevent it – and how to cope with it.
I also share a personal story of when this has happened to me.
This sucks, there’s no way around it.
But if you’re creative enough to come up with new software development ideas, you can do it again!
I hope this episode helps you avoid this situation in the future, and have a healthy mindset if you unfortunately do get plagiarized.
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On the show, Jayme shares all of his teamwork and leadership strategies, guidelines for healthy company culture, and stories about real projects so you can have a sustainable career in the software industry.
Develop a mindset and habits to keep you calm so you still love writing code - avoiding the traps most developers fall into.
Jayme Edwards
A family man and veteran of over 30 software projects, Jayme experienced many wins and losses that led him to helping developers succeed in their careers online.