One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • @elephantium
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    221 days ago

    I use this, and I struggle a little to disengage when the person I ask interprets it as “help me figure out how to solve this” when they don’t actually have the “short answer”.

    • @felixwhynot
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      220 days ago

      I think there is rarely a short answer despite what the question implies

      • @elephantium
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        218 days ago

        Yeah, that’s fair, especially in software work.