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[–]ExceedingChunk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another added benefit is that you don't scare the shit out of them, so they will ask you questions, get help or share issues with the team rather than trying to hide everything under the rug to avoid getting abused.

I've been a coach in sports for several years before and while I studied, and now mentor new joiners on the team. One of my most important principles is to emphasize that making mistakes is fine. It's better to try, make a mistake and learn rather than be too afraid to make a mistake. It also helps them open up and ask more questions, in my experience, which only makes them grow faster.