Jan 16 · 4 min read · Introduction: Failure Is Not the Problem Every complex system fails. Software systems fail.Processes fail.Plans fail. Charles Duhigg is explicit about this in Smarter, Faster, Better: failure itself is inevitable. What differentiates high-performing ...
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Jul 5, 2024 · 3 min read · Failure seems to be a hot topic these days. Richard Branson wrote post in support of failures. There are journal papers that analyze learning from recurring failures. Acknowledging failure It's hard to learn from failure it you keep calling it succes...
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Jan 5, 2024 · 3 min read · Rejections are tough to handle, now and always. Looking back, I realize they were even more challenging a few years ago. I'd avoid any risk of rejection, even to the point of rejecting myself before others could. Being rejected by an online form woul...
Join discussionNov 9, 2023 · 2 min read · Every day in the world of coding brings its own set of challenges and victories. Today was no exception. While it may not have been a groundbreaking learning day, I managed to accomplish a series of tasks that added both value and complexity to my co...
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Jul 31, 2023 · 4 min read · A month has just been completed in the Alx Africa SE program. Students have just completed major, grit-demanding projects. But my attention today is on the many across cohorts who have just failed these projects and have had to defer to a later cohor...
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Feb 3, 2023 · 2 min read · A growth mindset refers to the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, dedication, and learning. It is characterized by several key points, including: Embracing challenges: Individuals with a growth mindset view chall...
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