I'm 139 days into my daily Stoic dev reflection series.
But Day 1 still holds the mindset that shaped everything that followed.
The real work begins when the problem pushes back.
Not when things go smoothly but when something pushes back and asks more of you.
The bug that refuses to move.
The spec that shifts mid-sprint.
The deadline that shows up before the clarity does.
This post is about meeting those moments with attention instead of avoidance.
And what it means to grow through the parts of the craft that most people run from.
Start here if you've ever felt stuck or tired of surface-level advice.
Read Day 1: Embracing Challenges as Opportunities
Check out my Substack Code & Character if you want deeper dives.
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