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September 8, 2022August 28, 2022 Grow From Failures

Lessons Learned – A Better Life

There is an amusing irony to the idea that more mistakes can lead to a better life. While the trip can be a challenge, the end is enjoyable. We see this in many “overnight success” stories if we fail to look at the journey. It is not the same as the end justifying the means. However, learning from mistakes is a way to make the most of the price paid for them. We cannot roll back time, but we can avoid repeating it. Better Developer And Better Life The stories shared in this season did not all focus on becoming a better developer. Nevertheless, they point to a better life, which leads to that more specific goal. We are not... Read more

September 6, 2022August 28, 2022 Grow From Failures

Incremental Improvement and Progress – Do It Now

We often talk about momentum and incremental improvement as substantial steps towards progress. However, we have to take action to benefit from those. Thus, we have another facet of failing to take a step. Not only do we not make any progress, but we also find ourselves in the same situation weeks, months, or years later. On the other hand, a little activity can put us in a far better position for the future. Incremental Improvement Leads To Significant Progress There are many examples of little steps covering substantial ground. Progress and incremental improvement add up to a much better situation over time. For example, if you want to get better at situps, you can start with one daily. Even... Read more

September 1, 2022August 22, 2022 Grow From Failures

Save Your Work – Avoid Simple Mistakes

Sometimes the obvious escapes us. The suggestion to save your work often and habitually is one of those apparent recommendations. It is a newer phenomenon as we have to worry about data loss through various means. Likewise, we have a virtual workplace, and the idea of our work not being done until it is committed is new. The latest generations may not see it that way, but “us old folks” do. There was no need to “save your work” on a typewriter or a written journal. When you performed an action, it was done. The idea of saving or committing our work is a new challenge. Save Your Work – Avoid Loss First and foremost, we must consider saving our... Read more

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Become a Better Developer

The Importance Of Writing Readable Code

Welcome, today’s discussion is going to be about the importance of writing readable code. We will be focusing on what is readable code. Why do we need it? What are some of its benefits of it? and essentially, how do we write it? Focusing primarily on the first two but covering all of them from different angles. What is readable code? Readable code is simply code that communicates its intent to the reader. It means that when you pull up some code or any type of software, (be it HTML, Java, C, .Net, whatever) that anyone can look at the code and you understand what the code is doing. Benefits of using readable code Easier for us to understand what... Read more

August 30, 2022August 20, 2022 Grow From Failures

You Have To Risk To Succeed – The Shot Not Taken

There is a great truth among those that have been successful. One must take a risk to succeed. The safe road is too popular. Thus, most people take it, and you will travel a path of high traffic. The nature of success in a noticeable way is that you are among a minority of the population. For example, we can all tie our shoes, and most take a common path. That is why no one talks about their success in tying shoes. I guess it is important to note I am talking about Success as a significant achievement, not simply completion or avoiding failure. We Must Accept Risk To Succeed There is an investment required for almost any success. Likewise,... Read more

August 25, 2022August 11, 2022 Grow From Failures

Multiple Contact Options – Make The Most Of Them

We often feel like we can not get away from work and those that want our time. However, multiple contact options can easily be overlooked. That can cause delays and information loss. The ease of communication in the modern world should not convince us to overlook the need for contingencies and other channels. Any time we rely on one path, it can be blocked and stop progress. That goes for our available communication channels as well as any physical path. We All Have Multiple Contact Options To Share While we all have preferred ways to communicate, we also have other options. None of us are so special that we can ignore multiple contact options for those that are most important... Read more