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Discussion on: The fine line between being lazy and challenging yourself

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Itamar Turner-Trauring

You shouldn't feel any shame about this regardless of whether it's a good idea or not.

Real question is whether it's a good idea, which I think devolves to whether you want (or need!) to be learning new things.

Here's how to tell if you're learning:

  • If everything you're doing is easy and fun—you're probably not learning.
  • If you try to do something where you have no clue what to do—you won't be able to learn, because it's too difficult.
  • Learning happens in the middle, where you're doing something at the edge of your abilities. So it's uncomfortable and a little scary and hard work, but you do eventually make progress.

It's possible you're not learning as much. And if you're OK with that, that's fine! Take the plunge and learn more.