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Inserting Logic: Improving My Problematic Behavior Starting at the Roots

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Kent Beck
Jan 22, 2024
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I’ve been asked how I keep my cool and respond constructively when people attack me online. First, I don’t always. I sometimes make mistakes, in person and online, and say and do things I regret. Second, though, improving my own behavior follows a describable process—I call it “inserting logic”. Taking responsibility for my behavior means accepting the …

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