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#53  The hidden costs of working late hours

When was the last time you worked long extra hours? Did it pay off in the way you expected? Over the years, I've come to understand that putting in insane effort often causes the opposite effect of what we hope for.

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#52  Overcoming ego for inner peace

Ego can influence various aspects of a software developer's career. It can manifest in different ways, such as making you seek approval, show off your skills, or even be reluctant to receive feedback. This can be particularly challenging in a collaborative environment where constructive criticism and teamwork are essential for growth and success.

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#51  The role of privilege in shaping our realities

One of the things that perspective gives us is the ability to have more data and study cases to compare and reflect on any situation. If we were to feel only one reality, it would become difficult to make any sort of analysis about other possibilities or even assess where we stand.

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#50  Studying my way to retirement

In a recent discussion about retirement and the motivation behind the pursuit of career goals, I found myself trapped in introspection. Retirement, often illustrated as a finish line, sparked a cascade of questions about my own trajectory in the software industry

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#49  Resilience in conflict

For a long time, I thought I was avoiding conflicts at work by steering away from tough situations. However, I later realized that avoiding conflicts doesn't always lead to positive outcomes, and sometimes facing disagreements is necessary for personal growth.

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#48  Be the doer

In an era where data-driven decisions often lead to analysis paralysis, it's crucial to keep the essence of creativity and intuition

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#47  Approachable

When we talk about cultivating an open work environment, the key aspect often overlooked is the power of approachability.

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#46  The executors of the empowered

As an individual contributor who is part of a team with a common goal in terms of performance and deliveries, it's our responsibility to understand the role that we play across the organization.

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#45  Draw the line between an opinion and feedback

In our current landscape, expressing unpopular opinions has become more accessible than ever. However, the line between sharing constructive feedback and simply venting has become increasingly blurred.

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#44  What job hopping has taught me

This post is not intended to be used as a promotion campaign about the benefits of job hopping; it's just a reflection on the valuable lessons my journey has taught me over the years.

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