Never Set an Opinion or Idea in Stone
One of the saddest result of our current gotch-ya culture is the negative perception revolving around a person who changes their mind. I find it highly ironic that multiple television networks with millions of viewers spend hours a day "debating the issues", but if a pundit would say that after careful consideration of the ideas from the other side, they had changed their mind, they would losing standing and credibility with their viewers and peers and maybe even their jobs.
Instead being looked at as character flaw, I would argue the opposite. Changing your mind shows a person who is willing to swallow their pride and change course when needed. This isn’t to say you should be like a leaf blowing in the wind, but digging your heals in and resisting any change is not constructive. We should be encouraging reflection.
One of the saddest result of our current gotch-ya culture is the negative perception revolving around a person who changes their mind. I find it highly ironic that multiple television networks with millions of viewers spend hours a day "debating the issues", but if a pundit would say that after careful consideration of the ideas from the other side, they had changed their mind, they would losing standing and credibility with their viewers and peers and maybe even their jobs.
Instead being looked at as character flaw, I would argue the opposite. Changing your mind shows a person who is willing to swallow their pride and change course when needed. This isn’t to say you should be like a leaf blowing in the wind, but digging your heals in and resisting any change is not constructive. We should be encouraging reflection.
Always Share my Honest Opinion, Even if it Won’t be Well Received
I admit this is probably the part of the code I struggle with the most, because I don’t like making people upset unless it is necessary, but being honest with those around you is an important trait for a person both professionally and personally. If you aren’t willing to share your opinion - especially if you think a choice being made is wrong - you have no business criticizing it afterwards.
I admit this is probably the part of the code I struggle with the most, because I don’t like making people upset unless it is necessary, but being honest with those around you is an important trait for a person both professionally and personally. If you aren’t willing to share your opinion - especially if you think a choice being made is wrong - you have no business criticizing it afterwards.
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