https://blog.testdouble.com/posts/2023-07-12-the-looming-demise-of-the-10x-developer
Tech's most contentious debates end with people talking over each other, but they make way more sense viewed through the lens of inter-generational conflict.
Learning everything the hard way has made me a natural consultant and mentor. Because I’ve already explored all the wrong paths, I often know someone is stuck before they do, understand what threw them off course, and show them how to get back on track
This really hits home and is something I simply don't see often in juniors today - a desire to tinker, experiment or 'play' to figure out how a problem might be solved. I'm always telling them to allow themselves to struggle for at least an hour or two before asking for help.