People like to think progress comes from getting things right. But more often than not, it comes from getting things wrong — again and again. Mistakes aren't the exception. They're the way through. Hard problems don’t fall on the first try. And when something does work on the first shot, it’s usually not a good sign. Victory without struggle is a strong drug. It corrupts the soul just like anything that brings joy without effort. It gives confidence without foundation, skill without practice....

People like to think progress comes from getting things right. But more often than not, it comes from getting things wrong — again and again. Mistakes aren't the exception. They're the way through. Hard problems don’t fall on the first try. And when something does work on the first shot, it’s usually not a good sign. Victory without struggle is a strong drug. It corrupts the soul just like anything that brings joy without effort. It gives confidence without foundation, skill without practice....

Things get done only when you do ‘em. That’s it. Simple and effective. I’ve run into more than a few problems that felt like hitting a brick wall. No light at the end, no lucky guess. Just dead ends one after another. You try a dozen ways and all of ‘em break. But if you just keep going — keep pushing — the problem gives in. Sooner or later, it breaks. Funny thing is, dreams work the same way. And no, it ain’t because my dreams are small or my problems are easy. Digging through legacy code or...

Things get done only when you do ‘em. That’s it. Simple and effective. I’ve run into more than a few problems that felt like hitting a brick wall. No light at the end, no lucky guess. Just dead ends one after another. You try a dozen ways and all of ‘em break. But if you just keep going — keep pushing — the problem gives in. Sooner or later, it breaks. Funny thing is, dreams work the same way. And no, it ain’t because my dreams are small or my problems are easy. Digging through legacy code or...