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The Written Word 4 minutes read.
"Write the kind of stuff you like to read. Writing for yourself is fun, and it shows. Writing for others is work, and it shows. [...] People don’t remember books, blogs, or articles. They remember sentences. [...] Big words mask little thoughts. They’re an attempt to fool the reader into thinking you’re smart when you have nothing smart to say." -- I love Morgan Housel's writing so much.
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Micromanagement: The Unpopular Truth You Need to Hear 3 minutes read.
Ido Shamun is spot on here: "It's crucial to strike a balance. Micromanagement should be a temporary tool, not a permanent state of affairs. When you encounter resistance from your team members, it's a sign to step back and reassess your approach. Effective management is about adapting to the needs and preferences of your team. The true essence of effective leadership lies in adaptation. Each team member is unique, and successful management means experimenting with various approaches tailored to their individual needs."
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Exponential Value at Linear Cost 3 minutes read.
Understanding the math in this post is a great way to understand systems's availability and the risks you should consider when planning your architecture. This got me thinking of other areas where we can invest linearly yet potentially get exponential value, e.g. employee training, further investment in automated testing, etc. Do you have other areas that come to mind? Is that something you want to further invest in for next year (hence should influence your budget planning)?
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