I did pretty much like he advised, though I haven't seen this article before now.
I got bored at high school and life in general. I discovered programming and thought that it's fascinating. So I decided to learn programming. I self-learned and started building my own projects, big and small.
But now a couple years after my biggest regret is exactly the same, why did I waste so much time at high school and why didn't I start earlier.
as the years go by, one accumulates baggage. if one has lived a life that is. in the form of debt obligations, family obligations, healthcare costs if unlucky, risk aversion and so on.
my own example, i have literally zero free time to pursue any opportunities at all, whatsoever. i work, i come home and take care of family, i sleep for a precious few hours, repeat.
dedication ain’t the issue.
and i’m a highly paid worker. the people that live 2 hours away, the g bus drivers and so on, they do not have opportunities that can be addressed merely be dedication.
I got bored at high school and life in general. I discovered programming and thought that it's fascinating. So I decided to learn programming. I self-learned and started building my own projects, big and small.
But now a couple years after my biggest regret is exactly the same, why did I waste so much time at high school and why didn't I start earlier.