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Why Learning to Rest Is the Key to Successful Software Development
I recently attended an internal presentation titled “Deciding What to Learn,” which explored the various ways software engineers can keep up with the constantly changing world of tech. Towards the end of the presentation, the speaker emphasized that knowledge isn’t the only factor that impacts performance and success. Activities such as running, getting enough sleep, and taking time to relax are also crucial. One audience member joked, “So, should we add ‘enough rest’ to our personal development plans?” A few people laughed but perhaps it’s not such a bad suggestion after all…
The Ever-Shifting Learning Landscape
I love learning, always have. And I’m not just talking textbooks. I’m talking hands-on, DIY, learn-as-you-go stuff. Learning how to create my own website at 13, learning how to make a game in Actionscript during Uni. These days I am learning about leadership and psychology.
In Software Engineering, it feels like you’re on a never-ending chase for the next big thing. I still remember the thrill of my first legit web developer gig, diving headfirst into PHP and Drupal. I wanted to become a “Drupal Guru”.. Then “going full-stack” became all the rage, which basically meant mastering just enough to whip up and launch a client site solo. My…
