Ask HN: Mindsets that help focusing on growth and self-challenge at work?

5 points by RHy11 5y ago ↗ HN

I've been working in a FAANG for several years and coasting is pretty easy, but now looking back made me realize I haven't been learning and growing as much as I would like.

What mindsets do you use?

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giantg2 5y ago ↗

I like to be as self-sufficient as possible. This means I get experience in multiple technologies and exposure to various processes in the company. This gives me growth as a general technologist. This tends to impact my career though since I don't get to focus on any one thing. Grows your knowledge, but not your career.

[dead] whatnidnogg 5y ago ↗

just never give up (by rick astley). listen to stevie wonder and grab some furious happiness.

whatnidnogg 5y ago ↗

i can't code without stevie by my side screaming happy birthday.