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Google Developer shares How to become a 10x Engineer[Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 26 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Engineering Productivity Career growth Skill development Interdisciplinary
  1. 10x engineers focus on mastering tools they know, but balancing that with exploring new technologies can lead to career growth.
  2. Being a good coder isn't just about coding more; thoughtful consideration, communication, and engaging with stakeholders are vital.
  3. Avoiding constant context switching, deep work blocks, and using the F.R.E.E framework (Focus, Results-Oriented, Efficiency, Empathy) can boost productivity.

Mastery vs. Versatility: Finding the Right Balance

The Small Business Corner • 2 HN points • 04 Jun 24
🚌 Education Learning Skill development Career growth Personal Development
  1. Focusing on mastering one field with intense focus and dedication can lead to true greatness and success.
  2. Building a diverse skill set by combining mediocre skills can also create a powerful market force and open up new opportunities.
  3. Balancing deep expertise in one field with additional skills can help navigate uncertainty, attract more opportunities, and create something unique.

How to Structure your Interview Answers[Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 27 Apr 22
🚌 Education Interview Preparation Problem Solving Skill development Tutorial
  1. Start by solving edge/base cases to warm up your mind and gain momentum for complex problems
  2. Run through hypothetical solutions manually to gain intuition and avoid getting stuck on challenging coding problems
  3. After understanding 'what' your solution does, focus on 'how' to implement it using modular and incremental coding
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The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Ideas

Day One • 2 HN points • 16 Mar 24
💼 Business Ideas Productivity Career development Skill development Entrepreneurship
  1. Ideas are the seeds of creation, and your environment plays a crucial role in nurturing them to grow.
  2. When managing ideas, learn all you can about them and document resources that come your way to prepare for when you can work on them.
  3. Create a roadmap for your ideas with skill-based and income-based milestones to maintain focus, prioritize tasks, and compound efforts for faster growth.

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Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 30 Nov 16
🚌 Education Career Advice Skill development Professional Growth Learning Strategies
  1. To achieve a high starting salary, focus on advancing your skills to work internationally.
  2. Enhance your English proficiency and academic performance through scholarships and global resources.
  3. Engage in practical activities like CTF challenges, open-source projects, and internships to gain cybersecurity expertise and professional growth.

Open Doors in Your Career by Unlocking the Dark Side of Your Superpower

The Skip • 1 HN point • 20 Aug 23
💼 Business Career development Leadership Professional Growth Workplace dynamics Skill development
  1. Every superpower has a weakness that needs to be overcome.
  2. Feedback on your strengths can be inconsistent and subtle, making it challenging to identify and address your weaknesses.
  3. To advance in your career, you need desire, self-awareness, and humility to tackle and eliminate your shadows.

Data Science Resume Advice - Weekly Update #4

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jan 16
🚌 Education Career Advice Resume Tips Skill development Job Searching Data science
  1. If you don't have much work experience, show off your projects. They can really help your resume stand out.
  2. Make sure to describe your personal projects well. This way, potential employers see the value of your work.
  3. Consider using LaTeX for your resume formatting. It can give your resume a professional and neat look.

The Skill Dimensional Conundrum

SAURABH SAHA • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🚌 Education Skill development School System Career Paths Curriculum Learning methods
  1. Skills are the ability to do a job well, leading to productivity and better lifestyle.
  2. The education system in India focuses more on knowledge than practical skills, leading to a gap in real-world preparedness.
  3. To succeed in a changing world, students and professionals need to focus on building practical skills through experiential learning and community interaction.

Beat the Luck Factor: How Strategic Patience Can Make You Ready for Opportunities

Leadership Tales • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
💼 Business Career growth Decision-making Strategic Planning Skill development
  1. Strategic patience is about preparing yourself for opportunities and seizing them when they come.
  2. Invest in your long-term professional development, even if it means sacrificing short-term gains.
  3. Be ready to seize opportunities quickly with the right skills, like Tesla did in the EV market.

مسیر متخصص شدن خطی و دائمی است

DiGiTalk Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🚌 Education Learning Process Skill development Online Education
  1. Learning is a continuous process that involves steps, experiences, and becoming an expert.
  2. Today's youth seek learning through platforms like YouTube and ChatGPT, implementing projects and progressing towards expertise.
  3. The journey of learning and becoming an expert never ends, requiring constant updating and staying up-to-date.

Product Management Skills - Know how to synthesize

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
💼 Business Product Management Communication Problem Solving Organization Skill development
  1. Product managers must know how to synthesize information for effective communication and alignment.
  2. Adding structure to your narrative, such as Problem-Solution-Value or Situation-Action-Result, can enhance the clarity of your communication.
  3. Synthesizing various sources of information is important for product managers to construct a cohesive storyline and convey a clear message.

Making Money Online, Learning Data Science, and Building a Wealth Vehicle

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 21
💼 Business Online business Data science Wealth Building Investing Skill development
  1. Building an audience and making money online can be achieved by offering a free product to attract followers and subscribers.
  2. Learning data science involves introspection to identify what aspects you enjoy, such as problem-solving and quick learning, and utilizing valuable resources like Datacamp for skill development.
  3. To achieve financial freedom, it's crucial to identify and invest in a 'wealth vehicle,' which can be any business or system aiming to grow wealth, following a 4-step process of making money, saving, investing, and scaling.

📚 Book club: Domain Modeling Made Functional

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 24
🕹 Technology Engineering Reading Leadership Learning Skill development
  1. The book 'Domain Modeling Made Functional' is highly recommended for its unique approach that discusses implementation without overwhelming object-oriented patterns.
  2. The book club offers a structured environment with calls, accountability groups, and networking opportunities to support learning and growth.
  3. Tips for optimizing your reading process include speed reading techniques to save time, amplify knowledge, boost confidence, improve focus, and absorb key insights for applying changes effectively.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 23

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Personal Growth Mental health Learning Skill development
  1. Learning something new can be exciting and helps us grow. Spend a little time today exploring a topic that interests you.
  2. Even a few minutes of learning can teach you a lot. You could check out fun facts or simple life skills to improve your day.
  3. Ask yourself what you learned today or if you take time to learn regularly. It's a great conversation starter!