Solved: For those of you who grew up poor but became rich. How did you actually do it?

🚀 Executive Summary TL;DR: Many junior developers are trapped by a ‘scarcity mindset’ and ‘poverty of knowledge,’ fearing mistakes and limiting their growth to basic task completion. The solution involves a three-pronged approach: becoming a ‘tactical sponge’ for deep learning, thinking like an ‘architect’ to understand systems, and strategically changing environments when growth is stifled. 🎯 Key Takeaways Overcome the ‘scarcity mindset’ by actively learning concepts from official documentation, building experimental projects (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform), and asking ‘smart questions’ that demonstrate prior investigation. Transition from a ‘mechanic’ to an ‘architect’ by questioning the ‘why’ behind tasks, mapping system architecture, and investing in ‘un-ticketed’ work like improving alerting or documentation. Recognize ‘red flags’ in a ‘stagnant environment’ (e.g., blame-focused post-mortems, knowledge hoarding) and consider a ‘strategic re-deploy’ to a ‘growth environment’ that fos