How to Tell If You’re Actually Growing as a Developer
Growth as a developer is rarely obvious while it is happening. These signals help you tell whether you are actually progressing or just staying busy.
Mindset
Reflections on how you think about your work, your role, and yourself when the pressure is high and the path is unclear.
7 Career Mistakes Early Developers Make That Quietly Slow Their Growth
Most early developer career mistakes are quiet ones. These habits feel productive at first, but they often slow growth without anyone noticing.
Why “Always Be Learning” Is Bad Career Advice for Early Developers
Always be learning” sounds like good advice. For early developers, it often creates anxiety, distraction, and shallow growth. Here is a better way to think about learning.
I Thought Working Hard Was Enough Until My Developer Career Stalled
I believed working hard was enough to move my developer career forward. It was not. This is the moment I realized effort alone does not create growth, and what actually changed everything.
Books That Help You Lead Yourself (Before Trying to Lead Anyone Else)
A practical, honest guide to the best books for leading yourself, focusing on habits, mindset, ego, and clarity. Perfect for leaders who want to grow before they try to lead others.