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by iisan7 951 days ago
Also along these lines, "Remember that there are people out there eager to help others." Early in my career I was afraid everyone was too busy to help, or too important to bother. Some surely were. But many people I thought were unapproachable were so enthusiastic to help and excited about sharing and taking about their work, and making opportunities with someone who wanted to learn. Now when I can I try to pay that forward. I don't think I've ever been in a position to pay back someone who helped me, but it's made me more grateful and generous.