🏋️♂️ From Spartan Races to Software Development:
Dec 7, 2025 · 3 min read · When people hear the name Frank Smith III, they usually associate me with fitness, discipline, and my work as a software developer in Mahwah, New Jersey. What most don’t realize is how deeply my two worlds — Spartan racing and coding — overlap. Both ...
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How to Promote Healthy Grit and Avoid Misinterpretation in Personal Growth
Nov 18, 2025 · 6 min read · Misinterpretation of Grit as Burnout or Endless Effort People often misunderstand grit because they equate it with never stopping, never resting, and forcing themselves through tasks even when their mind and body are exhausted. This misinterpretation...
Join discussionHow to Stay Motivated: The Surprising Truth About Your Beliefs
Aug 7, 2025 · 10 min read · How to Stay Motivated: The Surprising Truth About Your Beliefs It’s easy to believe that greatness comes from talent. That the pianist was born gifted. The entrepreneur just had a knack. The actor was naturally charismatic. But if you look closer, th...
Join discussionMembangun Karakter dengan Grit: Pelita Bagi Pengajar di Tengah Gelapnya Semangat Siswa
Jul 2, 2025 · 4 min read · Pendahuluan: Realita yang Tidak Ideal Para pengajar di zaman ini menghadapi tantangan yang semakin kompleks. Di satu sisi, ada kurikulum, target capaian, dan tekanan sosial. Di sisi lain, mereka berhadapan langsung dengan realita murid-murid yang: C...
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Growth, Grief and Grit
Dec 29, 2024 · 4 min read · 2024 has been a hell of ride and I’d be sharing my progress, my pains and my hope for a better tomorrow. Growth I started 2024 with my NYSC, and honestly, the first few days were quite challenging. I made some great friends in camp, met new people, a...
Join discussionThe Power of Personal Growth in Software Engineering Careers
Apr 18, 2024 · 3 min read · In the fast-paced world of software engineering, technical skills are undoubtedly crucial. After all, mastering programming languages, frameworks, and algorithms is what drives innovation and propels projects forward. However, amidst the lines of cod...
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Embracing Grit and Growth Mindset
Aug 16, 2023 · 3 min read · Hey there, fellow coders and curious minds! 🚀 Welcome to my personal corner of the internet where we're going to talk about something that's close to my heart and crucial for our software engineering journey – grit and growth mindset. So, grab your ...
Join discussionBe the best version of yourself. Become the Most Powerful Version of YOURSELF | GRIT book SUMMARY
Jul 25, 2023 · 11 min read · Hey friends, look at this photo! This is not just a tweet, that Ed Sheeran posted on 31st July 2011. He wrote, 'Give me a few years, I've got big plans'. If we see it broadly, it seems just a big thing, which he said. But actually, it is not a big t...
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ALX SWE Journey Part 1 - Embracing the Growth Mindset and Developing Grit
Jul 6, 2023 · 4 min read · Introduction: A Unique Approach to Learning As I embarked on my journey in the ALX Software Engineering program, I was introduced to a distinctive learning experience that emphasized the importance of a growth mindset and the development of grit. Thi...
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