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Surround yourself with people far smarter than you are. Bring up interesting topics that you want to learn about but can also contribute to, let them fill in th
by brokentone 11y ago
Surround yourself with people far smarter than you are. Bring up interesting topics that you want to learn about but can also contribute to, let them fill in the gaps. Ask them what they are most interested in at this moment. Ideally do prior steps while buying them drinks.
- taigeair 11y agoHow do you find these people? I found lots in London but not so many where I am currently.
- astrodust 11y agoInterest groups, forums, even IRC.
- kzisme 11y agoAny interesting channels?
- SyneRyder 11y agoYou might need to travel to find them: I've found conferences are a good way to find interesting people. And not necessarily programming conferences, it's good to know smart people in other fields. Also, as patio11 once suggested, just contact people you think might be smart / interesting and invite them to chat over coffee or drinks. I did that while I was travelling through Berlin and invited folks I'd talked to here on Hacker News. I got some really useful advice from it personally, and they at least got free drinks & snacks from me (and hopefully interesting advice / ideas too). Check out Patrick's standing invitation for ideas on how to connect with people: http://www.kalzumeus.com/standing-invitation/ http://www.kalzumeus.com/standing-invitation/
- taigeair 11y agoCool, thanks! I should start doing that.