The problem with software development is that everyone wants to create their own world with their own language. In order for someone to learn that software is that they have to take a world culture class, then attempt to live there with minimal knowledge.
New software should come with a glossary of terms so that new users can begin to create a bridge between their world and the software world.
How to Win:
You win by being gracious and humble.
Win in a way that the team you beat will cheer for you when you advance.
You’ve won so you don’t need to say or do anything else.
Celebrate. But not in the face of the team that you beat.
How to Lose:
Lose by gaining knowledge to be tougher and wiser so that you can win next time.
The best way to lose is to gain from the experience… make note of the positives and the places that you need to improve upon.
Move on.
How to be Interviewed:
Complement your opponent.
Complement your coach and teammates.
Say something positive about the game and your hopes for the future.
This is difficult to do when you lose, but shows strong character.
Sometimes you just have to sing
If being stealth is part of being a ninja, then you can’t be a ninja if you say that you are a ninja
Do this simple test: Pinch the skin on the top of your hand between your fingers and your wrist. If your skin springs back to normal quickly, you are not dehydrated. If your skins sticks together and slowly goes back to normal – get some water & electrolytes in you ASAP.