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simplicity

by Dave Thomas
June 2025
Intermediate to advanced
152 pages
3h 15m
English
Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Chapter 6Soft Skills

Writing this chapter is a bit of a penance for me; of all the things in this book, these are the areas I personally need to work on the most.

To some people, these things come naturally. If you’re one of these people, you may find some of the ideas here a little obvious (but you’re probably too nice to mention it). But if, like me, you know you can do better, perhaps my experiences will help.

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ISBN: 9798888651704