Do you ever have to deal with people who take offense at how you've worded things? It seems common when you can't have face to face with users/contributors.
Sean Larkin is an award winning public speaker, giving talks all over the world on webpack, JavaScript, and web perf. Currently he is a SWE at Microsoft managing Web Infra for OneDrive/Sharepoint
But as all things I try to see them as growing opportunities in my life. Since we have no control how others feel or react to things (in many cases), the best advice is to always lead with love and kindness.
That's a really great mindset, and a perfect example. You took what reads as a negative comment about webpack and focused on solutions without getting upset.
I asked because my issue seems to be that I'm concise in my comments and replies to team chats, which can seem hurried or blunt. I'm always looking for ways to improve, and maybe the best way is to spend more time adding kindness into the mix.
Thanks!
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Do you ever have to deal with people who take offense at how you've worded things? It seems common when you can't have face to face with users/contributors.
Yes and no.
But as all things I try to see them as growing opportunities in my life. Since we have no control how others feel or react to things (in many cases), the best advice is to always lead with love and kindness.
Here is a great example even on this AMA: dev.to/thelarkinn/i-maintain-webpa...
Do I know if I said something specific to upset? No. But love is always your greatest shield and sword when communicating with others.
That's a really great mindset, and a perfect example. You took what reads as a negative comment about webpack and focused on solutions without getting upset.
I asked because my issue seems to be that I'm concise in my comments and replies to team chats, which can seem hurried or blunt. I'm always looking for ways to improve, and maybe the best way is to spend more time adding kindness into the mix.
Thanks!