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You Are Not An Idiot for Believing Things Can Get Better

· JA Westenberg · Aug. 25, 2026, 4:49 a.m.

growth personal-development software development mindset

Summary

JA Westenberg explores the concept of optimism as a discipline, challenging common misconceptions and encouraging developers to believe in the potential for improvement and progress in their work and lives.

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