Why Most Engineers Aren't 10x Engineers - by Ryan Peterman

There are two simple reasons

👋 Hi, this is Ryan with this week’s newsletter. I write about software engineering, big tech/startups, and career growth. Thank you for your readership, we hit 42,000 readers this week 🙏 🎉 This week, I’m sharing a brief note on why most engineers aren’t “10x”. If you find the post helpful, please share it with your friends and coworkers. Enjoy! There are two simple reasons most engineers aren’t “10x engineers”: No domain expertise - 10x engineers have a deep understanding of a specific area that lets them solve problems that few others can. No influence - Not all 10x engineers have…

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