6 truths I learned the hard way
TL;DR Success isn't proportional to effort, hustle isn't output, and your colleagues aren't your family.
The biggest lie in tech and business: grinding harder always equals better results. Between data projects and building apps, I had to unlearn almost everything I thought I knew about success. These six I still struggle with daily.
- Success isn't proportional to effort, and it isn't fair
- Diversify your identity and income; don't put 100% of your self-worth in one job
- Hustle isn't output: breaks are part of quality
- Your colleagues aren't your family, whatever the culture deck says
- Stop shrinking to fit the room
Try this
Number six is in the post. Which one hits hardest for you? Mine is “stop shrinking to fit the room.”
