Updating your source code

When Microsoft launched Windows 10, it started by updating the source code. The source code is the original code that is used to program the computer. It specifies what instructions and commands a user can execute. As a result, the source code is the most powerful program on your computer.

Most source codes are closed. For example, Apple’s iOS system is only programmed by Apple. However there are a few source codes that are open and allow anyone to make changes. Google’s Android and Linux are good examples of this.

When you allow anyone to update the source code, you’re putting in a risk. The risk exists because you can’t control what the final output might be. You have to trust. You trust that people want to improve the system. Otherwise, it can’t function well.

I guess I wouldn’t be surprising you by saying that you have a source code too. Long ago, you were “programmed” by your parent’s beliefs. By things that your teachers and friends told you, you could and couldn’t do. And you believed them because you were too young to question them.

But now, it’s time to update your source code. It’s time to reprogram and become the best version of yourself. You do this by taking in the thoughts and beliefs of people you admire. You do this by holding yourself to a higher standard. You do this by opening up the source code.

Let me be clear: This is NOT easy. But it’s the most important work you’ll ever do.

We need you to release the new version of you.

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