Why do we insist on struggling alone?

An experience with his son's struggling basketball team led Julian to realize the importance of seeking formal coaching and support, which he parallels with the challenges faced by developers stuck in "tutorial hell" or struggling to independently architect an application. He emphasizes that time is a valuable resource often wasted on issues that could be quickly resolved with expert guidance. The turning point for his son's team came when they brought in an experienced coach who identified strengths and weaknesses, providing concrete strategies that ultimately led them to finish the season in first place. This success story is used to illustrate the value of the Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) program, a 12-week personalized coaching initiative that focuses on project-based development to address individual knowledge gaps. By offering detailed, actionable pull request reviews and helping developers navigate real-world constraints beyond coding, the program aims to reinforce professional skills and validate technical directions, encouraging developers to embrace mentorship rather than struggling alone.