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That's actually a rather cool point of view. However, I don't share it. I believe that one should spend most of one's time trying to do something awesome in on
by gabriel-coarna 17y ago
That's actually a rather cool point of view.
However, I don't share it. I believe that one should spend most of one's time trying to do something awesome in one language -- as opposed to wasting time by learning 5.
Now, don't get me wrong, the fact that you now 5 languages is very cool; however, I don't think I'll ever use up that much time to gain those particular skills.
You see, I believe that if one were to draw a graph illustrating the relationship between the "awesomeness" of what one has done and the effort one has put in, the effort axis would be on an geometric scale, while the "awesomeness" one would be on a linear one. In other words, one has to put in a hell of a lot more effort to get something just a little more "awesome".
On the other hand, maybe learning languages is an integral part of what you "do"; or, maybe, it helps you relax.
Either way, and as in most arguments between somewhat-intelligent people, I think we're just going to have to agree to disagree -- please note that I'm using the "somewhat" prefix as it pertains to me; I'm pretty sure that you're just plain intelligent.
Oh, and: Merry Christmas.
And a very happy New Year.
- jacquesm 17y agoThe idea of it being cool or awesome never crossed my mind, to me languages are tools and knowing how to use more tools gives me more opportunities. Dutch was unavoidable, English at 10 in grade school, working for a US based bank (but in Europe), French and German you get in high school in NL and Polish because I lived there and had a relationship with somone from Poland. Currently Spanish is very high on the wish list because of spending some time in Panama.