X.7 · Capability in Cross-cutting

Continuous learning

Getting better on purpose: reflecting on work, seeking feedback and updating how you think.

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X.7.1ReflectionLooking back at work to learn from what happened.
X.7.2Seeking feedbackAsking for honest input on your work and behavior.
X.7.3Updating mental modelsChanging your mind when evidence says you were wrong.
X.7.4Professional developmentPlanning how to grow skills over a career.

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Where to start

3 resources

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Get better at programming by learning how things work ↗
Julia Evans · 2021 · 10 min
Learning the layers underneath your tools pays off for years, with concrete ways to start.
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Learn in public ↗
swyx · 2018 · 9 min
Writing and sharing what you learn as you learn it, which speeds learning and attracts feedback.
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95%-ile isn't that good ↗
Dan Luu · 30 min
Deliberate practice and honest review are rare, so modest consistent effort puts you ahead in most skills.

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