What skills compound after 10+ years? (Ask HN: Submission)

I've come to realize that not all skills can stand the test of time.

Some things were very useful initially but quickly plateaued. Some felt like they were moving at a slow speed, but were quietly compounded a year after.

I always return to a rough outline.

Quickly acquainted with tools, frameworks, and specific stacks.

Slow skills: judgment, problem framing, communication, taste.

The gradual changes are often unnoticed daily but become apparent over time.

Projects become unclear.

Pile up constraints.

Being right is less important than the trade-offs you make.

I’d be interested to know what you think.

Which skills were more useful than you anticipated?

What’s something you over-invested in early on that didn’t compound?

What would you choose to learn more slowly if you had a second chance? ~