Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 10:26:25 EDT From: TM4525@aol.com To: metaridley@mchsi.com Cc: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: When Unix Stops Being Fun - some advice Message-ID: <ba.6192a3d0.2e916611@aol.com>
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Some Advice, There are many things in life that seem like daunting tasks, some of them worthwhile, some not. But its the goal beyond the task that should be the deciding factor. "Learning unix" is not a reason. Its like saying you want to have children just for the sake of having them. Why do you want to learn unix? To enable yourself to start a business? To develop some great product idea? To enpower yourself to advance your career? Those are worthwhile reasons. There are lots of ways to occupy your mind. But its the ones with the really good reasons to learn it who are the best at it. Its also important to always remember (in life generally), that no matter how knowledgable you become, there will always be someone more knowledgeable, so don't be discouraged by others, or the fact that you are behind. Those "others" are the way you catch up, by listening to them, separating fact from bullshit, and advancing your own knowledge. The top of the bell curve is when you can spot the posers, the know-it-alls who really know nothing at all. Thats when you'll know you are on your way.
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