Being the best at something is a good ideal, but hopefully you'll never get there. Because if you do, what will be your drive? I'm serious about this. Think

Being the best at something is a good ideal, but hopefully you'll never get there. Because if you do, what will be your drive? I'm serious about this. Think through your stated motivation, and ask yourself what you want out of life. Are they the same? If you are the best, what metrics are you using to determine that? A lot of money? Fame? When I was a programmer, I was happy knowing that my program was making someone's day a little easier. They certainly weren't the best programs, but they were what my users wanted, and I talked to my users often. I think a programmer who is a good people person would stand out, but it doesn't matter what I think; you need to answer these questions for yourself. Good luck.