Write Down the Plan
Marc Andreessen (a16z’s billionaire founder) said in an interview: “One of the ways you find the up-and-comers at a tech company is by seeing who wrote down the plan.” (full clip here). This stood out to me because it’s something simple that I started doing at the mid-level (IC4). Looking back, I realize my promotions were much smoother because I did this. There are many benefits to writing down the plan and sharing it:
These benefits are massive for something that takes so little time. It’s something all software engineers should do, yet many don’t. Looking back, this was one of my unfair advantages. I am lucky because I actually enjoy writing. I have had many more opportunities throughout my career because of this habit. This unfair advantage can be yours too. Next planning season, write down the plan and share it. If you liked this post, consider sharing it with a friend. As always, you can find more of my stuff here: Thanks for reading, |
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