Control what you can control - Maryse Meinen

In this episode of Software Testing Unleashed, Richie interviews Maryse Meinen, a product development coach, about applying stoic principles to agile software development. Maryse explains core stoic concepts like focusing on what you can control, preparing for negative outcomes (premeditatio malorum), and embracing your fate (amor fati). She advocates for making decisions based on moral values rather than solely on outcomes and introduces practical tools like scenario planning and the 10-10-10 decision rule. Maryse also emphasizes the importance of reflection through journaling to improve decision-making quality and suggests practicing temperance to avoid unnecessary actions. The conversation highlights how stoicism can enhance resilience, decision-making, and overall well-being in the complex tech industry.