Self Iterations

Overview
This post introduces the concept of self-iterations - a disciplined habit of regularly reflecting on one's actions, decisions, and outcomes to foster continuous growth. It explains why engineers and technical leaders benefit from treating personal development as an iterative process similar to software development cycles.

Key Takeaways

• Treat personal growth like a product: define goals, iterate, and measure outcomes.
• Schedule regular reflection periods (weekly or bi-weekly) to identify wins and improvement areas.
• Use simple metrics or journal entries to track progress over time.
• Embrace failure as feedback, adjusting tactics after each iteration.
• Build a habit loop that reinforces learning and accountability.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers seeking structured self-development.
• Senior engineers aspiring to lead teams.
• Technical founders wanting to improve decision-making.
• Anyone interested in applying agile principles to personal growth.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Agile retrospectives applied to personal work.
• Kaizen (continuous improvement) mindset.
• OKR (Objectives and Key Results) for personal goals.