*@lizmat , you have the look of a person who's lived a satisfying and fulfilling life. I absolutely love that! Spot on noting that *you knew a slew of programming languages I have never heard of. I find it inspirational, as I can imagine a lot of those were probably pretty abstract and if they had doucmentation it probably was in the form of a fifty pound book. I equally have never heard of Raku before, but love it in the face of "the programmers Toki Pona" I keep going on about. Essentially an off-shoot of a language distilled to a simplified communicative state. Although the language I see in my head is higher-level than what I'm seeing in some aspects browsing the docs.
But I like what I see. It's very clean, and even fun! I too like DWIM functionality =P!
Also kudos for being a voracious writer. Which I suppose would also imply you're a voracious reader. Any good reads to point towards, I'm open to the lot.
I'm not sure if you'll see this or not, but if you do I'd like to ask a question. As you've clearly been in the field both actively and now more passively I'm assuming in your retirement. You've probably been asked this a thousand times, and apologies in advanced if it gets old. For someone at the beginning of their journey, what sagely wisdom could you pass on? Something to do with observed trends over the lifetime of your career. Or a statement against chasing x over y. To avoid the shinier things, or something to that extent. Hahaha! Either way, I'll take any advice if you're willing to give some on the subject.
always think out of the box: can something that does X, be made to do Y well without too much effort?
always work hard to create opportunities: some people will say I had a lot of luck (and I guess I had some), but I also know that I wouldn't have had that "luck" if I hadn't worked hard at creating the opportunities that made that luck possible
never give up: even in the darkest hours, think of something else to do that will be fun to do, and from which you may profit in the short, or in the long run
Hahaha, don't feel old! Feel seasoned! I tell people as I grow, I gain flavor. Hahaha!
a) I'm attempting to mash my unicorn brain with practicality as we speak. I think I might be stronger for it in the end, we'll see.
b) I've had consistency issues due to painful flare-ups. It's something I've been battling, but I do have the drive. I'm trying to also mash these together. The drive, the journey, and the destination. I know I can be an asset, it's just a means of gaining the skills and consistency and then applying them. But I'm getting there with the help of my loved ones and a fantastic medical team.
My grandfather was the most consistent person I've ever met. I have a lot of love for him, and have always been in awe of his talents. He was very focused, kept his word, and had a series of daily rituals he followed. I actually thought of him when I poked through your GitHub. Because I love the tenacity of individuals who have lived in a world with and without the internet. And while I try to mimic those characteristics, I can only replicate them in my own way. As culture and time is constantly shifting who we are and how we interact with this world.
But hopefully someday I can be as cool as you guys =P!
c) I love this one. It's plausibly the most important piece of advice on this site. I have a yoyo that I keep on my desk, that I play with when I get stuck. To reset my brain. My gal, she has a tyvek ball she juggles at hers. But on a larger scale, it's easy to lean into hopelessness when the chips are down. But life is amazing, and it always continues onward. And as long as you're living, you're a part of that. This fact on my end helps me march forward, at my own pace, instead of getting stuck. But equally, I'm a hard-headed fool who will hit a wall until I break it. Only some walls don't break, and learning what is a worthwhile venture over letting go has been...an interesting journey. I just wish lessons stuck the first time we learned them 10/10.
By the by, told my partner about you and she also said you sound "cool!" So take that as you'd like. Thank you for all the lovely advice. Keep on, keeping on!
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*@lizmat , you have the look of a person who's lived a satisfying and fulfilling life. I absolutely love that! Spot on noting that *you knew a slew of programming languages I have never heard of. I find it inspirational, as I can imagine a lot of those were probably pretty abstract and if they had doucmentation it probably was in the form of a fifty pound book. I equally have never heard of Raku before, but love it in the face of "the programmers Toki Pona" I keep going on about. Essentially an off-shoot of a language distilled to a simplified communicative state. Although the language I see in my head is higher-level than what I'm seeing in some aspects browsing the docs.
But I like what I see. It's very clean, and even fun! I too like DWIM functionality =P!
Also kudos for being a voracious writer. Which I suppose would also imply you're a voracious reader. Any good reads to point towards, I'm open to the lot.
I'm not sure if you'll see this or not, but if you do I'd like to ask a question. As you've clearly been in the field both actively and now more passively I'm assuming in your retirement. You've probably been asked this a thousand times, and apologies in advanced if it gets old. For someone at the beginning of their journey, what sagely wisdom could you pass on? Something to do with observed trends over the lifetime of your career. Or a statement against chasing x over y. To avoid the shinier things, or something to that extent. Hahaha! Either way, I'll take any advice if you're willing to give some on the subject.
Thank you, and keep kicking tail!
Wow, you make me feel old! :-)
On advice, I'd say:
Hahaha, don't feel old! Feel seasoned! I tell people as I grow, I gain flavor. Hahaha!
a) I'm attempting to mash my unicorn brain with practicality as we speak. I think I might be stronger for it in the end, we'll see.
b) I've had consistency issues due to painful flare-ups. It's something I've been battling, but I do have the drive. I'm trying to also mash these together. The drive, the journey, and the destination. I know I can be an asset, it's just a means of gaining the skills and consistency and then applying them. But I'm getting there with the help of my loved ones and a fantastic medical team.
My grandfather was the most consistent person I've ever met. I have a lot of love for him, and have always been in awe of his talents. He was very focused, kept his word, and had a series of daily rituals he followed. I actually thought of him when I poked through your GitHub. Because I love the tenacity of individuals who have lived in a world with and without the internet. And while I try to mimic those characteristics, I can only replicate them in my own way. As culture and time is constantly shifting who we are and how we interact with this world.
But hopefully someday I can be as cool as you guys =P!
c) I love this one. It's plausibly the most important piece of advice on this site. I have a yoyo that I keep on my desk, that I play with when I get stuck. To reset my brain. My gal, she has a tyvek ball she juggles at hers. But on a larger scale, it's easy to lean into hopelessness when the chips are down. But life is amazing, and it always continues onward. And as long as you're living, you're a part of that. This fact on my end helps me march forward, at my own pace, instead of getting stuck. But equally, I'm a hard-headed fool who will hit a wall until I break it. Only some walls don't break, and learning what is a worthwhile venture over letting go has been...an interesting journey. I just wish lessons stuck the first time we learned them 10/10.
By the by, told my partner about you and she also said you sound "cool!" So take that as you'd like. Thank you for all the lovely advice. Keep on, keeping on!