Self Iterations

Growth is a personal responsibility, not something a boss or coach can deliver for you. The article argues that regardless of how much feedback or training a company provides, real progress only happens when you own the work of improvement.

It contrasts two extremes: the idle employee who waits for occasional coaching and the motivated senior leader who constantly seeks ways to get better. The motivated leader creates "self-iterations" - a habit of declaring specific areas to improve, defining action items, and treating the effort like any other project.

The practical takeaway is simple. Write down a self-iteration, decide what you will change, and track it with the same rigor you use for code or feature work. Even small, consistent moves compound over a career, turning occasional advice into sustained growth.