THE CQ BLOG

I was eight years old and genuinely proud of those results. I had already done my own internal postmortem. Yes, I could have focused more, but I got an A. I was satisfied and already looking forward to my summer break.

If you want to add value, begin by understanding the value that your boss contributes. Align with their goals, initiatives, and leadership style by investigating crucial details of their work.

It was essential to stay grounded in reality. I accepted that I could not make up for weeks of delay in a single sprint. Nonetheless, I committed to pushing myself within reason. By verbalising both my goals and my limitations, I created space for meaningful progress without risking burnout.