Facing new challenges head on

dhwty
dhwty
Jul 24, 2017 · 2 min read

The first day of boot camp we learned that having a growth mind set is the most powerful tool to deliver real goals. well this was the beginning and I dint expect that the test to this will be this soon. The week started and as if the project was not tough enough observing the worlds best practices made so, I had to double my efforts.

I have faced several challenges especially when working on different tasks and at some point almost thought of giving up, but my dream to become a world class software developer can’t allow me to give up. Thanks to my fellow boot campers and team facilitator who have really encouraged me and helped me focus on the bigger picture.

Challenges I faced can be categorized into writing skills, social skill and technical skills, The first week had us write a blog everyday and this was no easy task to me as I was expected to have some level of writing skills and it seemed a straight forward thing for me until I sat for minutes staring at the blinking cursor trying to structure the ideas in my mind. After reading through a number of blog posts my ideas started flowing, and I could express myself much better.

Other challenges are developing one’s growth mindset, ability to adapt to various situations, being motivated and committed and what have you. All these are found in other organisations. The major challenge here is implementing the skill when the need arise. Part of them are in me but I am still trying to improve on them.

Am glad I made it to week two, I have already started facing the challenges that it has to offer. Generally, the Andela boot camp has a fair share challenges but I have learnt to handle this by taking it positively and studying as required. I now feel like an Andelan and I am going to do my best to join Andela and eventually become a world class software developer.

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