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It helps to hang around with people smarter/more skilled than you. One risk with doing things in isolation is hitting a local maxima. That is, getting really
by jamesbritt 13y ago
It helps to hang around with people smarter/more skilled than you.
One risk with doing things in isolation is hitting a local maxima. That is, getting really good using an approach that will only get you so far before super-human effort is required. For example, mastering VB 6.
It really helps when there are others who have gone ahead and made assorted mistakes to tell you when you may be following a poor path.
- wikwocket 13y agoAbsolutely this. Being around people smarter and more experienced than you will result in you constantly learning, trying to keep up, expanding your world view and understanding, and being reminded that there are things beyond your ken. If you want to become better, but do not find yourself periodically challenged (or at least stretched a little), look for additional opportunities to do so.