3 posts tagged with "Continuous Learning"

Setting Bold Goals for 2025: My Journey of Growth and Knowledge Sharing​

I've never aimed to be the smartest person in the room. I'm not a genius by any means and I don't have all the answers, but I'm always driven to push boundaries and solve problems that excite me. Recently, my blog has reached the top 3 search results for Kubernetes in airgap environments; a big win for me, because it means people are finding value in what I'm sharing. But, of course, I'm aiming even higher for that number one spot!

Not all developers solve problems the same way. Some build features that are "nice to have," while others address urgent, pressing issues. The difference? They're either a "Vitamin Developer" or a "Painkiller Developer."

In the startups world, the term "painkiller" is often used to describe a product or service that solves a pressing problem for customers, it is expected to be a must-have in order to solve a pain point, while a "vitamin" is a product or service that is nice to have, but not essential, as an example, a painkiller would be a CRM system for a sales team, while a vitamin would be a team chat tool. It's something they need, not just something they want. Taking this analogy further, I think that in the tech world, the same concept applies to developers, but we need both types if we want to build a successful team less reactive and more proactive.

Ever wondered how some people seem to know so much about so many different topics and tools? A couple of my friends have asked me this, especially considering the variety of things I juggle daily at work. Some have even asked me if I have a twin or a clone, or if I ever sleep. The truth is, I'm just a regular person who's passionate about learning and growing. I'm always looking for new ways to improve my skills and knowledge.

Here's my secret: I don't wait for my employer to invest in my professional growth or pay for certifications. Sure, they might provide some learning resources, but those are often too generic. Real learning requires diving deeper, getting your hands dirty, making mistakes, making big efforts, and sometimes sacrificing things like sleep.