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I am honestly curious how you don't instinctively see it as a "dog chasing car" kind of competition. I think it has to be evenly matched to be a rivalry, altho
by whatshisface 5y ago
I am honestly curious how you don't instinctively see it as a "dog chasing car" kind of competition.
I think it has to be evenly matched to be a rivalry, although I admit that I'm assuming you're an average hacker news user and not someone who has, say one Grammy and a few (not yet several) tonight show appearances.
I don't find people who are way better than me very inspiring because when the difference is that big, it's probably up to what proteins our bodies are folding moreso than anything conscious we're choosing to do.
What I'd like to see, honestly, is someone really successful that was about as dull as I am. Now that would be inspiring.
- scrozier 5y agoInteresting point. I guess I don't tend to look at the world that way, for a couple of reasons. First off, hard work often trumps innate talent. Secondly, life is a mosaic of niches, and I don't have to compete in her niche to be challenged and inspired by her. And I'm probably not the average HN reader, as I am (also) a professional musician with years of training. Lastly, I bet you're not really dull.