I've been coding for a long time. When I first started, I remember feeling such a profound sense of insecurity that it stopped me from ever asking ...
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This really resonated with me. The way you described carrying that quiet pressure for years—thinking you had to suffer in silence to “earn” your place—is something I think many of us live with, often without realizing how much it holds us back. Your story with Paul cuts straight through that illusion. Real confidence isn’t knowing everything; it’s being secure enough to admit when you don’t. That lesson applies far beyond coding—it’s a life skill as much as a technical one.
What I appreciate most is how you passed that perspective forward, especially to someone early in their career. That’s how culture actually changes—one honest conversation at a time. Stories like this remind me that growth accelerates when curiosity beats ego and when we treat asking questions as strength, not weakness. Thanks for sharing something so personal and grounding—it’s the kind of insight that stays with people longer than any technical advice.
Best Wishes.👍
From Art.
Thank you, Art.
I am looking forward to your next articles.
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Great article!
Thank you, Benjamin
you are welcome!
This made me realize something that I didn't notice earlier , guess it's high time I start to ask questions, even the seemly silly ones .😄
There are no silly questions, my friend. Good luck.
great article
Thank you, Juan.
Amazing story, motivation for people, don't be embarrassed and don't be shy, in this world knowledge is very broad!
Thank you, Daniel.