u/jkim2323 wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
it likely comes from the fact that they’re doing something different from the norm, and that usually requires a strong belief in themselves and their school. It’s not really any weirder than the obsession people have for their colleges or sports teams, and if they’re excited then
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
How do you know you couldn't have gotten that outcome anywhere else?
One of the interesting patterns I've observed is Codesmith students who have low self confidence + high ambition, work ethic and are naturally smart and Codesmith re-programs you to get over "importer syndrome" by building your self confidence.
I think it's incredibly amazing if a program can systematically build self confidence in people - that's like probably worth more money than any bootcamp.
But when I see people who will irrationally fight for Codesmith because it changed their lives, it feels like it's from the above \^\^\^.
The thing to watch out for is that the job is step one. Getting the right first job has a major impact on your career. Codesmith gets many people great first jobs, but more than other bootcamps, I've seen great alumni go to the wrong jobs. They posted on Reddit FERVANTLY, attacked me FERVANTLY, and then two years later ping me to chat because they realize my more balanced view of the world was right and they need some more help re-anchoring their careers.
I hope you got into the perfect job and you don't fall into this second bucket! But if you didn't and a bunch of friends you know also didn't that also doesn't mean that I'm full of shit and making this shit up.