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I do the NYT Crossword every morning. This is part of my ritual. I love that there has become a shared language and idea behind how a NYT crossword should be written. There should be! It is the gold standard of daily crossword puzzles This is the work of the editor, Will ShortzPermalink On twitter.com
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Every day I do these puzzles and every day I read the crossword column. I enjoy the bits from the individual constructors. Their attention and their influences come out, as well as their explanations for their ideas around connecting clues (also Thursday fun extra wordplay)Permalink On twitter.com
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And every time, they get to be in the light for that column, but sometimes changes are made: tightening of clues, etc. Standards must be kept and consistent framing around ideas of how crossword puzzles are to be solved must be kept, too.Permalink On twitter.com
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So here's a tweet thread so obviously I'm gonna go full metaphor with this: I've been thinking about how this applies to technical leadership and what it is to be a staff or principal or distinguished engineer. Will could write these puzzles, but at what cost? 7 days/week?Permalink On twitter.com
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People who have _seen_ things understand patterns and how to be successful. They grasp ideas that you maybe haven't thought of. They have context that you probably don't. Should they still be writing code every day? I'd argue no. Heck, I'd argue 25% tops.On twitter.com
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Leadership enables. Leadership teaches. It meshes with the group and helps provide the backing that allows the others to become the stars. Otherwise, you're writing on your own, 7 days/week and then you burn out and you take everyone with you. Be the editor, instead.Permalink On twitter.com
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(He says, to himself, quietly)Permalink On twitter.com