Tag: Professional Development
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Why Kindness Needs to Trump Intelligence for Better Team Dynamics
There’s a growing sentiment in the professional world that being the smartest person in the room isn’t always the path to success. Instead, it’s being the kindest that can have a more lasting and positive impact. The crux of this argument lies in the idea that intelligence, while valuable, often pales in comparison to the…
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Navigating Career Concerns in the Ever-Evolving Tech Landscape
The tech industry has always been notorious for its rapid evolution, leaving many seasoned professionals worried about staying relevant. A recent discussion highlights concerns from a C-language veteran with nearly two decades in the field, navigating the twilight of his career while balancing the pressures of an ancient tech stack and a toxic workplace environment.…
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Lessons from Humbling Moments: What We Can All Learn
Humbling moments can come from anywhere and not just from our professional lives. One story that stands out involves a coder who always believed they were knowledgeable about most things until they realized they had been operating window blinds incorrectly their entire life. This simple revelation about pulling the cord to the right to keep…
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Navigating Career Changes and the Allure of Tech Bootcamps
The decision to switch careers later in life, particularly at an age when society begins to impose subtle pressures about ‘settling down’ or adhering to certain professional paths, carries a weight that cannot be underestimated. Yet, people across various sectors are making these bold leaps, driven by a myriad of reasons ranging from dissatisfaction with…
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Decoding the Art of Programming: Thought Over Typing
The often-quoted misbelief that programming is primarily about writing code is as outdated as it is limiting. Aspiring and seasoned programmers alike should realize that the most crucial aspect of programming isn’t the act of coding itself, but the intensive cognitive work that precedes it. Before a programmer can write a single line of code,…