Being the smartest engineer means little without kindness. Treating others with respect and empathy is essential for reaching your full potential and finding genuine fulfillment in your work and life.

Sharing knowledge has been crucial to my growth. By teaching others, I hold myself accountable to truly understand what I know. This process benefits both me and those I share with, creating a cycle of continuous learning.

Working with developers across companies and open source has shown me the power of collaboration. I believe in giving credit where it's due and celebrating shared successes. Together, we achieve far more than we could alone.