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It's funny how one can feel ashamed for not using the esoteric language features.

Whenever someone new joins the firm, and they know all the cool operators ect., I get so nervous around them! But I've caused myself so much stress trying to do something clever, having to go back and update the behaviour, only to curse myself for trying to be clever!



> Whenever someone new joins the firm, and they know all the cool operators ect., I get so nervous around them! But I've caused myself so much stress trying to do something clever, having to go back and update the behaviour, only to curse myself for trying to be clever!

On the upside, this process is all about learning. It's easy to be clever, it's hard to be clever and successful. Making these mistakes and fixing them is how you turn knowledge into wisdom.




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