How to Level Up

Speaker

Leta Montopoli

Be Curious
- What curiosity looks like
  - ask question ← showing not ok with not understanding
  - be open to learning from anyone
  - contemplate if there is a better way
  - focus on learning goals
  - learn about the tools you use
  - experimenting
Be Brave
- When you get that nervous / excited feeling in your stomach, that's a sign you gotta continue.
- What bravery looks like
  - Volunteer for things that scare you
  - Teach others, even if you aren't an "expert"
  - ask basic and dumb questions
  - read things you don't understand
Be Dissatisfied
- What dissatisfaction looks like
  - Hunting for inefficiencies
  - Have pet projects
  - Make thins faster
Be reflective
- Bing reflective helps us learn through experience
- What being reflective looks like
  - Journal everyday
  - Learn from your successes and your failures