Rewrite Your Code To Grow
Those who wish to succeed should first learn to rewrite their codes. Give up the old scripts and write the new narrative.
The way you think, the way you behave , the way you speak, the way you act all has to match your new state of ambition.
You cannot mew like a kitten and hope to grow into a Lion !
Leaders have to think like leaders. The scaling of thoughts, the passion in pursuit, the generosity in grants, the empathy in understanding , forgivance in trespasses and sympathy in consideration - all have to change.
Unfortunately, often one sees a misunderstood version of this thought in practice. Aspirants, start power dressing, (mis)behaving with colleagues, pushing away others arrogantly, indulging in hoi-polloi socialising etc.. all such undesirable indulgences collectively ending up writing a narrative of their great fall.
This article really resonated with me, especially the line about not being able to "mew like a kitten and hope to grow into a lion." It's such a powerful metaphor for personal development. So many of us cling to old habits and self-limiting beliefs while expecting dramatic results — it's a contradiction we don't always notice. The warning about aspirants misinterpreting this idea and adopting arrogant behavior instead of genuine growth is spot on too. Real change starts internally before it shows externally. I appreciated the reminder that rewriting your code isn't about superficial changes; it's about aligning your thoughts, actions, and speech with your ambitions. It's a post I'll definitely come back to. I've been looking into tools like…
Reading Adil Malia's May 7 post really hit home-can you really grow if you're still acting like a kitten? Using the the forge calculator mindset for code seems wild, but this reminder to drop old scripts is pure gold for anyone stuck in their ways.
I just finished reading "Rewrite Your Code To Grow", and it gave me a useful reminder to stay intentional. A detail that stayed with me: Rewrite Your Code To Grow Adil Malia May 7, 2025 1 min. I will revisit this post again. warm color screen