Documentation : Boring But Necessary Habit
"The palest ink is better than the best memory." — Chinese Proverb Writing things down is the best way to ensure that knowledge is accurately passed down from one generation to the next, rather than solely relying on our memories. For instance, let's consider our approach to cooking. To achieve the best results, you'll often search for the sponge cake recipe your mom uses, even though you've made cake many times. Similarly, when I discuss the work I completed last week with my coworkers, and I start with "Do you remember when...," they often respond with, "Toni, just assume I forgot everything." Both of these scenarios confirm our lack of confidence in our ability to recall information. As a result, I've developed the habit of writing down anything worth remembering, from my friend's birthdays to my Pennywise list, and I believe that this is a habit that everyone should adopt. I would have briefly touched on this in Blog 16 : Com...