Hey Kent, long time no see ;)

> It *is* easier to tell someone else what to do than to do it yourself.
> However, doing the behavior myself it is a more effective way to influence
> others. Part of modeling is practicing the behavior yourself. Part of it is
> waiting for the teachable moment, where someone else is ready to learn
> something.

I find that if it isn't a teachable moment, it would be easier to do it
myself.  I usually still tell them anyway, and often I try to remove a
barrier or two, but when you have too much to do, something has to give.
At least if you are pair programming you can show them.

Erik Meade




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