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Paul Faronbi interviews Uma Abu, a software engineer at Netflix and co-founder of Candoor. They discuss Uma's journey from aerospace engineering to software engineering, the importance of candid feedback in career development, and the challenges of navigating the tech industry. Uma shares insights on embracing failure, the significance of physical fitness, and the joy of creating content. The conversation emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process and finding balance in personal and professional life.
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TAKEAWAYS
• Candid feedback can significantly impact career development and opportunities.
• One conversation can change your career trajectory.
• Intrinsic motivation is crucial for overcoming challenges in your career.
• Embracing failure is part of the learning process.
• Consistency in fitness contributes to overall well-being and resilience.
• Enjoying the creative process is more important than focusing solely on outcomes.
• It's essential to find joy in what you do and strive for balance in life.
• Improving one aspect of your work at a time leads to overall growth.
• Time is precious; make the most of your journey.
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