Kindness requires sincerity. It comes from the heart. Politeness can be compelled by forcing you to follow agreed-upon rules. Knowing the distinction…
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Like so many others, I used to create detailed plans that spanned years. None of the panned out. Software development changed how I think about…
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Backseat drivers (observers who direct every small action of the driver) is a common occurrence while pair programming in software development, and in…
Mentors have all kinds of personalities. Some are always in a hurry, some are perfectionists, some love to ask questions, and some are like walking…
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Ever since I was child, I was called, "quiet," "shy," and "introverted." Many years later, I found out I am what psychology calls, a "Highly Sensitive…
One thing I noticed over the years is: ice hockey players are sometimes reluctant to shoot the puck at the goal (or the net). Why? Because they don’t…
When learning something new, it's tempting to stay in one's comfort zone. When learning to skate or swim, it feels safer to cling to the wall. When…
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An elementary school reading program killed my love of reading by using perverse incentives. By rewarding students for finishing books, the focus…
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