Summary: Older tech workers face challenges in staying relevant in their careers as technology evolves. Success often comes from a willingness to learn and adapt, rather than sticking rigidly to past expertise. Embracing new skills and fostering curiosity can help them age gracefully in the tech industry.
with decades of work experience, she had a large mental toolbox for how to approach problems (View Highlight)
It’s dangerous to play too much of an expert role, because that might come at the expense of growing (View Highlight)
If an otherwise smart person is struggling with something, you should just assume that you’re missing some complexity (View Highlight)
When you’re overconfident, you tend to under research the problem. You assume you understand it, which means that you’re more likely to miss something critical. (View Highlight)