Re:Interpersonal skills vs. coding chops
by chrisrickard on Thursday November 19, 2015 @05:20PM
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My 2 cents: Work hard and play hard.
I run a company, but after work a few nights a week I will code for fun, or go out with friends to eat/drink/chat.
I think if in the future you want to "create a hugely valuable and profitable startup" then being a better programmer will certainly help, but the interpersonal skills will also be huge.
Leading a team, steering direction without conflict, managing conflicting interests - you learn these skills in life, not on a keyboard.
PS - why not start a hobby project that encourages you to socialize - an app that reminds you to connect with your friends & suggests common activities :)
I run a company, but after work a few nights a week I will code for fun, or go out with friends to eat/drink/chat.
I think if in the future you want to "create a hugely valuable and profitable startup" then being a better programmer will certainly help, but the interpersonal skills will also be huge.
Leading a team, steering direction without conflict, managing conflicting interests - you learn these skills in life, not on a keyboard.
PS - why not start a hobby project that encourages you to socialize - an app that reminds you to connect with your friends & suggests common activities :)