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Re:Ask YC: Should computer books contain intentional techni... by tptacek on Monday May 05, 2008 @11:45PM (#182158)
If it's boring, it's not what you're meant to be doing. Read up on a subject you actually enjoy.
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Re:Ask YC: Should computer books contain intentional techni... by amichail on Monday May 05, 2008 @11:49PM (#182160)
Whether something is boring often depends on whether you need it in your present task.

This means that you are more likely to skim material that does not seem highly relevant.

But that's not a good scenario for expanding your horizons.

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Re:Ask YC: Should computer books contain intentional techni... by josegosdin on Tuesday May 06, 2008 @12:02AM (#182170)
You're right. This is a great idea.
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