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作者通过朋友改装特斯拉跑车和他人打磨MacBook边角的故事，反思我们常将昂贵物品视为需要保护的"博物馆藏品"，而非可以改造以适应自身需求的工具。文章主张：既然拥有某物，就有权改变它，使其真正适合自己。
作者通过朋友改装特斯拉跑车和他人打磨MacBook边角的故事，反思我们常将昂贵物品视为需要保护的"博物馆藏品"，而非可以改造以适应自身需求的工具。文章主张：既然拥有某物，就有权改变它，使其真正适合自己。
The author reflects on lying to a colleague about a workplace mistake a decade ago as an intern. He advises controlling emotional reactions, communicating mistakes matter-of-factly, and accepting that some mistakes are inevitable when taking necessary risks in engineering work.
The author reflects on how skill development often occurs through sudden "phase changes" rather than gradual progress, drawing from their experience with running and programming. They explore whether these mental leaps can be accelerated or if it's more productive to motivate people to persist until the phase change occurs naturally.
The author describes being addicted to being useful, which drives their enjoyment of software engineering despite industry challenges. They compare themselves to Gogol's character Akaky Akaievich, whose dysfunctional traits matched his terrible job. Many software engineers are motivated by internal compulsions like solving puzzles rather than external rewards.
Coca-Cola has reintroduced Mr. Pibb, replacing Pibb Xtra, which had been the brand's formulation since 2001. The new version features updated packaging, increased caffeine, and a flavor that the author describes as reminiscent of the original Pibb. The product is currently available in select markets with a national rollout planned for 2026.
The article argues that speed prevents wisdom by allowing people to avoid reflection and learning from experience. Wisdom requires slowing down to process uncomfortable experiences that dismantle opinions and ideas. The author suggests wise people appear unhurried because they understand important things take the time they need.