Acknowledgement Those that knew me earliest in my career would call me a liar, to them I say I’m sorry, and eternally grateful for reviewing my mega-patches; it’s a testament to your thorough reviews that we didn’t break anything too severe! ...
We often find ourselves in situations where it feels easier, faster, or even safer to just do things ourselves. We understand the code, are familiar with the tools, and sometimes “it’s just quicker if I do it.” This, in particular: his willingness to yield the floor to experts-in oratory, law, psychology, whatever and to support them energetically, so that each of them could fulfill his potential. - Marcus Aurelius ...
As software engineers, we’re - quite rightly - directed towards building things, producing tangible assets. Sometimes though, there’s impact in the intangible; clearing the way for others. Think of it like the zen story of the king and the boulder. One by one his people encountered the obstacle, some complained, others gave up. It wasn’t until a lone peasant arrived with a solution - a lever to move the rock - that progress was made. ...