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Judge your projects according to your own standard, and don’t let the shiny objects make you doubt the worth of your work!

I think of 2 things when I read this article:

  • FOMO due to the latest fashionable trend is not worth it. I have read and realised it through Taleb’s writings as well.
  • One of the most important characteristics of the 21st century (atleast my generation) is the ability to learn, adapt and relearn new skills; especially my skillsets a tech worker.