1. Good code can't fix a bad product.
2. "What if we do nothing?" is a powerful question.
3. Be the most helpful person in the team.
4. Act like a leader before you are one.
5. Look for simple solutions to complex problems.
6. Titles don't mean as much as you think they do.
7. Success is probability. Show up more often.
8. Ask "Why?" more often. Questions create clarity.
9. There is no "best" X. It's all tradeoffs.
10. You are rewarded for getting things done.
11. Writing is how to clarify your thinking.
12. Be someone you'd want to work with.
13. Everything is a negotiation.
14. Fear kills trust. Lack of trust kills culture.
15. Side projects are a great way to learn.
16. Understand the business, not just the tech.
17. Estimates are guesses, not promises.
18. Find a mentor or a coach (don’t struggle alone).
19. When you can't win, change the rules.
20. Imposter syndrome never goes away.
21. Be the go-to expert in something.
Take every piece of advice with a grain of salt.
These are just random thoughts.