Re:How I learned to program
by phillmv on Monday September 12, 2016 @10:31AM
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>the mere mortals around him
I think I can empathize with your view, now.
Your mileage may vary, but as a mere mortal I personally find it much more reassuring when the role of luck is recognized.
Too many narratives are akin to:
"Well, I worked very hard every day without stop and tho I struggled at first - with how hard I was working - eventually the fruits of my labour yielded this unbroken string of successes thereby reaping my just deserts"
I think I can empathize with your view, now.
Your mileage may vary, but as a mere mortal I personally find it much more reassuring when the role of luck is recognized.
Too many narratives are akin to:
"Well, I worked very hard every day without stop and tho I struggled at first - with how hard I was working - eventually the fruits of my labour yielded this unbroken string of successes thereby reaping my just deserts"