> But more than that, I realized that there were many life lessons regarding self-discipline, training, and teamwork that I missed as well. Absolutely this. I

> But more than that, I realized that there were many life lessons regarding self-discipline, training, and teamwork that I missed as well. Absolutely this. I did play football in high school and actually was not really in to it at all (parents forced me to play something). I was also quite anti-social, in to computers and video games, never went to parties, etc. Then I got a degree in English literature and spent three years in the Peace Corps. These things all coalesced in interesting ways for me: - Football taught me about self-discipline, training, teamwork, leadership, etc. - My hobby interest in computers from a young age built up a strong technical foundation and ultimately gave me the skills needed to land my first job. - Studying English lit. taught me about effective written and verbal communication, analytical and critical thinking (beyond what I learned doing development), etc. and has been massively useful in my work life. - Peace Corps taught me how to be social (finally!), patient, self-motivated, etc. and also about generalities surrounding important things such as culture, language, history and identity. All of this stuff has led me to success in the job market and, I think, a powerful appreciation for my work and the work/life balance. It's very interesting to think about.