Investing 140 Hours in a Hobby: A Waste of Time or a Life Changing Journey? | Ep 037

Make Me A Marketer Podcast with Landon Poburan

In this episode, I'm back after a 3-month break to discuss my 140-hour adventure into coding. Was it a waste of time or an enriching experience? Tune in to find out how this journey has impacted both my personal and professional life in unexpected ways.
What I Cover:

• Why I took a 3-month hiatus and how I've been dealing with burnout.
• The reason a digital marketer like me decided to spend 140 hours learning to code.
• The struggle to find a hobby that's not work-related and how coding has filled that gap.
• My journey from considering various hobbies like axe throwing and mixology to finally settling on coding.
• How learning to code has turned out to be more than just a hobby—it's improved my skills in my day job as a digital marketer.
• Real-world examples of how coding knowledge has enhanced my interactions with clients and enabled me to write custom JavaScript for marketing campaigns.
• The invaluable indirect benefits of having a hobby, such as increased happiness and reduced burnout.

Don't miss this episode on the life-changing impact of stepping outside your comfort zone!

Let’s Connect on Social Media:
Weekly Letters on Substack: https://landonpoburan.substack.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@landonpoburan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@landonpoburan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landonpoburan/
Inquiries? Visit My Website:
https://landonp.com/
Or, DM me anywhere I post.
Writer, Podcaster & Digital Marketing Consultant.