#422 Chris Wanstrath Maker Mantra: “Turn Lessons Into Strength, Fuel What You Love!”

On this episode of Coder Caffeine, Maker Mantras Edition, we are guided by a powerful quote from Chris Wanstrath — The Co-Founder of GitHub, and practice a powerful mantra that reminds us that authenticity is the ultimate advantage and that ultimately - doing what you love fuels the work that lasts.

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Chris Wanstrath, the co-founder of GitHub, who helped shape the world's largest platform for collaborative coding by following what he loved and encouraging others to do the same, once said, don't be afraid to fail. There is lots to learn from it. Follow what you genuinely love and use. Do whatever you want, whatever works best for you. What makes you the most comfortable and seems like the best idea. In the end, just do what you love. Today's Maker Mantra. I honor passion as my compass. I forge originality over imitation. I turn authenticity into unstoppable momentum.
I honor passion as my compass. I forge originality over imitation. I turn authenticity into unstoppable momentum. Say it one more time with me. I honor passion as my compass. I forge originality over imitation. I turn authenticity into unstoppable momentum. You are ready and absolutely inspired to extract lessons from every stumble, follow the work you truly love, and build in the way that feels most true to you. So now, go Codes!

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