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Jean Lee

01/03/24

@ EO

Blindly following trends is a recipe for failure; instead, be inquisitive and explore your passions to find what you enjoy doing.

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Advice from the Top 1% of Software Engineer | Exaltitude Jean Lee

@ EO

Advice from the Top 1% of Software Engineer | Exaltitude Jean Lee

01/03/24

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The willingness to fail is crucial for success; if you're not taking risks, you're likely to follow conventional paths and miss out on true innovation.

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Blindly copying successful companies without understanding their strategies leads to failure.

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Investors often respond to ideas that are popular or trending, which can mislead founders into thinking they should follow the crowd rather than pursue their own insights.

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Explore various fields to discover what truly interests you; peripheral exploration is key to finding your passion.

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Sometimes people find success in one area and stick with it out of fear, but it's important to be willing to start over and explore new paths.

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The journey of pursuing what you want often involves learning from both successes and failures, but it's crucial to understand what you truly desire.

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When people say 'follow your passion', they often mean to find something you would do even without financial gain or approval from others.

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Many who consider themselves non-conformists are actually following trends; true non-conformists should seek out their own path and community.