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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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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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Social media influencers with thousands of followers are revered in modern society. Often they and their fans assume the influencers are experts in…
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There's no joy without pain. It's counterintuitive, but validated by philosophers, religious scholars, and even scientists. So trying to banish pain and…
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Writing for audiences means thinking through ideas and empathizing with others. These are strengths that also make us human. So, using AI tools, like…
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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…
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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…
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Software is a lucrative business. All entrepreneurs want in. But what happens when the boss has no recent experience developing software? The needs of…
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Everything comes easily to those with talent. And being a top talent can lead to risk aversion. So much so, failure becomes a risk at every turn. Stars…
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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…
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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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