Beginners Mind

My job title is currently “Senior Front End Developer” and it’s true that I’ve been writing web apps for over 20 years. Part of my official job is doing code reviews and approving pull requests. My programming assignments usually involve a lot of problem solving and creating things from scratch. …

“If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.” Shynryu Suzuki I am in the midst of a mid-life crisis (okay — I wish 68 were mid-life but…

By: Ana Melikian, Ph.D. | Posted in: Blog | Tuesday, Jul 12, 2022–9:00am “It’s never too late to learn.” — Jen Mott, Ed.D. Have you ever had a conversation with a circus performer? I have! I spoke with Jen Mott, teacher and professional juggler, among other talents. Jen is a…

How to transform mistakes into learnings. — I can easily remember one of my greatest successes, even though, at the time, I did not strictly define it like that. It’s related to my experience of studying Psychology at University. I had the opportunity to uplevel my academic curriculum by enrolling in an extra course in anthropology, but…

If we tracked what we did all day like the chores, taking the kids to school, and showing up for work, most if not all of it gets done. But, what about the important stuff? And maybe that’s the point. What is important? It is tempting to create a plan…

The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habits of the expert, ready to accept, to doubt, and open to all the possibilities. Shunryu Suzuki When you are a beginner, you don’t know what to pay attention to, so you pay attention to everything. As you approach expert…

Introduction As my software engineering journey progressed, I found mistakes and shortcomings that slowed and lowered my productivity bar. Years before, it seemed no problem until I put myself through a Self Assessment process! Today I would like to share those common Slippery Patches so you can get a feel and…

“1”— Getting over that you won’t be able to code or blur belief that coding is difficult or not for everyone 😊 This Blog is for absolute beginners like me who are trying to step into the world of coders. Experienced coders, bloggers, data scientists, people from other fields are…

There are a lot of good questions with no one, true answer: How many bedrooms does a house need? How should we celebrate birthdays? What ingredients are needed for the best tacos? The answers to these questions will be influenced by preference, conditions, life experiences, etc. Similarly, “What is knowledge…