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"but will never be "great" at either" What sort of attitude is that? Look, I understand that you'll be looking to do these things as a hobby, and that setting
by ZenoArrow 12y ago
"but will never be "great" at either"
What sort of attitude is that?
Look, I understand that you'll be looking to do these things as a hobby, and that setting your goals too high ends up being demotivating for many people, but to me you're looking at this slightly backwards.
On this coding vs. blogging thing, you should do whatever you're passionate about, regardless of the results you might expect to come from it. Reading between the lines of what you wrote it seems that you'd be happier blogging, but know that its a highly competitive field, so do it for your own enjoyment and let readership levels be a bonus.
- jtoeman 12y agothanks for your thoughts, appreciated! re '"but will never be "great" at either" What sort of attitude is that?' - I don't consider this a bad attitude, more of an acknowledgement that my goal is not to be "great". Further, I am of the personal belief that certain things are unattainable to all people - there is such a thing as a truly great writer, where it's not just attitude/hard work, but a certain natural inclination and ability. I believe I can be great at many things (we all can), but I don't think I have the mindset to be a "great" programmer. Does that make more sense?
- ZenoArrow 12y agojtoeman, I do understand, and your clarification helps. Perhaps I just see that there's no reason to limit yourself, it just becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. Focus on what you enjoy and you'll naturally become better at it, even if that isn't your goal.