Reminders for myself
Here’s the truth: there’s no magical “better thing” waiting for you. The grass isn’t greener somewhere else.
There’s only your game; the thing that lights you up, even when it’s hard.
There’s only your game; the thing that lights you up, even when it’s hard.
A Lesson on Purpose from LeBron James - Darius Foroux
“If you aren't excited about what you're working on, pivot. It's as simple as that. You'll achieve more if you're working on something that feels yours.”
Ian Vanagas • 50 Things We’ve Learned About Building Successful Products
Engineers who focus on backend and distributed systems can usually verbalize their impact clearer, and could see faster career growth – including getting into leadership positions. This creates a reinforcing cycle: as most engineering executives have a backend engineering background: they will recognize and reward backend contributions more.
Design-first software engineering: Craft – with Balint Orosz
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