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Conversely, I see zero value in this kind of reactionarily pessimistic you're-average-at-everything-and-even-if-you're-good-you'll-probably-fail-anyway stuff th
by Cushman 14y ago
Conversely, I see zero value in this kind of reactionarily pessimistic you're-average-at-everything-and-even-if-you're-good-you'll-probably-fail-anyway stuff that always turns up on any encouraging article.
You get zero points for being able to say "See, I was right" when someone fails. Completely aside from that, it's factually wrong; people on this site are quite likely to have skills and resources that the average person cannot comprehend. Being a "decent programmer" is a fabulously valuable skill in the modern world. You aren't guaranteed to be able to leverage it into capital right away, but if you work hard and get out of your own head it's fully achievable.
- heeton 14y agoI like to think: "I am not a special snowflake, the sun does not shine out of my ass. But, if I work hard and apply my skills creatively in areas where others aren't it doing it as much, I may well have a shot at something cool. At least, a better shot than if I did nothing today"
- nmutua 14y agoThis is true. At least give it a try. But anyways I dont understand why we (in general) are discussing this "motivation thing" so often. I mean if you are highly motivated and expect to succeed but fail in the end you will be really disappointed. But same happens if you are aware of the (high?) probability of failing. You will still be aweful disappointed since you started (or continued) your idea and for some reason didn't quit it. Still I like your post. BTW: Every snowflake is unique thus special :)
- ivanmilles 14y agoI'll print this and hang it on the wall above my machine. Brilliant.