The latest articles on DEV Community by Justin Henry (@jwhenry3). https://dev.to/jwhenry3 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F345248%2F0c5c527b-5931-4ef9-a841-eed4a3f19775.jpeg https://dev.to/jwhenry3 en Justin Henry Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:46:36 +0000 https://dev.to/jwhenry3/teachable-moments-3mho https://dev.to/jwhenry3/teachable-moments-3mho <h4> Why do teachable moments matter? </h4> <p>When there is an opportunity to enlighten those around you, any time you don't act on it is basically withholding potentially helpful information, which could have negative effects.</p> <h4> How do I decide when to act on a teachable moment? </h4> <p>You will probably encounter many scenarios where you have a different opinion than someone, or you are asked what you think about a problem or solution. If you happen to have some knowledge on the topic, don't feel like your voice doesn't matter. You'd be surprised at where great ideas come from.</p> <h4> Does providing a teachable moment mean I am egotistical? </h4> <p>Not always. Wording your expressions in just the right fashion can express your care and devotion to spreading knowledge when it is needed. Coming from a place of "I've experienced that too, and let me show/tell you how I solved it in my scenario" is better than "This is the right way to do this, if you don't do this, you're wrong"</p> <h4> What happens if my opinion is challenged? </h4> <p>Accept the challenge. The point of presenting an alternative view is to compare and agree on a solution that works best for each other. If one solution works for you, it may not work for another person's case. It is excruciatingly difficult to find one-size-fits-all solutions that helps everyone. Accept the fact that your opinion might not always be the answer, just express that your opinion exists and move on.</p> <h4> Why did you write this post? </h4> <p>I decided that there have been so many comments on DEV articles where they express their opinion in such a negative context, like "Why did you choose that language, it sucks!" or "I can't believe you think that...". As a community, we should spread awareness that your views on a given topic are solely observational analysis and is subject to research that supports or refutes the opinion. I'd like to see this as a teachable moment for those who go about teachable moments in a demotivating manner.</p> education engineering help mentorship