A 20-year programming veteran shares his journey from accidental entry into tech to recognizing the importance of deliberate professional development. The author distinguishes between reactive learning (solving immediate problems) and proactive professional development, arguing that structured self-reflection and goal-setting are essential for career growth. He provides a practical framework including weekly self-reflection sessions, SMART goal setting, and continuous improvement practices, emphasizing that professional development must be a personal choice rather than a corporate mandate.
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What to expectIntroductionHalf Assed BeginningsJumping into the deep endBecoming a teacherLeaving teachingA Return to Half-Assing itEnter Top Down Professional DevelopmentGet Alex Chesser’s stories in your inboxIt’s time to make a choiceProfessional develop thyselfProfessional Development is a ChoiceFurther Reading1 Comment
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