What I learned from six months of being stupid on purpose
A recent finance graduate shares lessons learned from six months of stepping outside their comfort zone to teach themselves workflow automation software. The reflection highlights how abandoning a rigid career path in favor of technical self-teaching fostered personal and entrepreneurial growth.
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Personal accounts of career pivots and continuous learning offer practical inspiration and insights for professionals navigating modern digital economies.
This reflection isn’t only for myself, but for anyone looking to improve at feeling uncomfortable with new experiences, especially when there’s very little around to give you comfort. Whether you’re a technical or non-technical reader - I’m sure lots of people can/will relate.
I hope the lessons I speak about can help anyone looking to tackle or learn something new.
This is also the first post to my blog, where I will regularly document my thoughts and experiences as I navigate my life, projects, and career. I don’t consider myself to be an expert in any aspect.
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