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Discussion on: My transition from a 'How'​ to a 'Why'​ Mindset

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Iain J. Reid

This was a key pivoting point in my career as well, it's great to hear that others have gone through the same stages.

Looking back at the what-how mindset I once had, I honestly think it was a very damaging way to work. Getting out of that mindset is certainly something that only experience will teach you, either that or some very hard knocks.

I think the mindset that I now have is quite cautious (in a positive way), although I'd say I'm more of a what-why-how person. For me, the most important factor is understanding exactly what the business needs, after which I can roll on with the why, and finally the how.

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Kanav Khurana

Thanks for the response Iain. Indeed, I learnt it through some 'hard knocks'.
That is an interesting way to put it -> the 'what-why-how'. Gives me some food for thought for the next post. :) Cheers.