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It’s been three times since Kardel asked me about the same issue at work. Every time he brings up the same problem, I ask if he tried the exact resolution, and he says he will implement it.
Kardel, a long-time friend working as a senior software engineer, is coming again to ask me for advice. It’s always the same problem, in the same state and with the same questions.
Does he believe my advice is wrong? He is saying it can actually work, and that is why he will do it.
Does he implement the suggestion, and the result is not ok? We are discussing the same state of things. No change appears each time.
Does he only want to vent? He explicitly said he needed solutions.
Does he hate me? He is constantly returning to talk to me.
This is how my brain reacts and how my thinking process goes.
Is it a problem with me? This is not the first person with whom I have these thoughts.
It took me a long time to realize that some people don’t take things seriously enough to make progress. They might want the solution to a problem, but they aren’t willing to put in the effort to make it a reality.
Do you ever find yourself ignoring all the good advice you come across? You’re not alone. As adults, we tend to save bookmarks, highlights, and to-read lists with the best intentions, only to let them collect digital dust. But what if I told you I’ve discovered a way to turn that advice into action? It’s true. I’ve developed a superpower and am excited to share it with you. In this post, I’ll explain how I did it and share some of the best advice I’ve ever received. I can, at least for me, guarantee that you can make tangible improvements with some effort.
