> Dare to ask stupid questions, it could make you the smartest person in the room. It cost me a year (1/90th of my life? 1/75th? 1/50th? less?) to realize this

> Dare to ask stupid questions, it could make you the smartest person in the room. It cost me a year (1/90th of my life? 1/75th? 1/50th? less?) to realize this. From what I understand, I'm far from alone -- and basically every career path risks this cost. Emphasizing this nugget of truth by placing it at the bottom of your post is commendable.