I Spent Two Years Proving I Didn’t Need Anyone

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A personal reflection from an AI/ML engineer who spent two years equating self-sufficiency with capability. Drawing parallels between ML systems that improve through feedback loops and her own reluctance to ask for help, she describes how a difficult period forced her to reframe independence — not as isolation, but as trusting her own judgment while remaining open to input. Practical takeaways include trusting early instincts, documenting wins, being selective rather than closed, and normalizing uncertainty as part of any good process.

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Mar 31•6m read time•From code.likeagirl.io

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