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Introduction I recently completed a course for assistant managers and learned about something called a “growth mindset.” Turns out, I’ve had one all along—I just didn’t know it had a name. Lessons That Stuck Challenges = growth. Feedback isn’t personal—it’s fuel. Skills improve with effort and repetition. Failure is the path to success not the opposite. External Influences I remember when I was about 11 years old I made many mistakes playing football in the street with my friends. I was not very good at it, but I loved the game. One of my best friends said that I was really bad at it. That didn’t stop me from playing, but it was comments like that which could have discouraged me and unconsciously made me have a fixed mindset when I encountered difficulty at something. Instead, I kept playing and practicing, and eventually I got better. This experience taught me that external influences can shape our mindset, but we have the power to choose how we respond to them. ...

If you’re using Azure Managed Identities and want to assign Microsoft Graph API permissions — here’s how to do it securely using PowerShell. No secrets. No manual portal work. Just automation and the principle of least privilege. 🧩 Step 1: Connect to Microsoft Graph Connect-MgGraph -DeviceCode -Scopes "AppRoleAssignment.ReadWrite.All", "Application.Read.All" What it does: Authenticates your session to Microsoft Graph with the right scopes to read and assign app roles. 💡 You’ll be prompted with a device code login. ...

Resources PowerShell Books Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches A beginner-friendly book that introduces PowerShell concepts in manageable lessons. Learn PowerShell Toolmaking in a Month of Lunches The best way to learn PowerShell scripting and toolmaking in just one hour a day. PowerShell Scripting and Toolmaking A deep dive into advanced scripting and tool creation with PowerShell. The PowerShell Conference Book A collection of PowerShell tips and techniques from experts in the field. ...