Very well-written. I've had this idea for a long time, but I couldn't really put it into words [1] like Joel has. I've always been known to set unreasonably hi

Very well-written. I've had this idea for a long time, but I couldn't really put it into words [1] like Joel has. I've always been known to set unreasonably high goals. If I fail these goals, I find that I still make substantial progress - essentially tricking myself. I usually joke with my friends "Aim for a 120 on this test. If you end up with a 100 that'll be okay." But in reality, I aim too high when it comes to personal projects. Make this, make that, make these things over the weekend. I never fully succeed, but I come out with something cool regardless, and usually a lesson. [1]: http://jscal.es/2012/10/12/you-oughta-be-ashamed/ http://jscal.es/2012/10/12/you-oughta-be-ashamed/