Top 3 Things I learned Over The Past 4 Months of Learning How to Code
2023-Aug-01
I’ve spent the last four months learning how to write code.
While I’m not the best coder out there (at least for now), I’ve learned many valuable lessons that might help you if you’re trying to learn a new skill or start a new endeavor.
1 — Things Aren’t as Intimidating as They Seem
All unknowns are scary. That’s why most people never start new things.
The good news? When you force yourself into it — day by day — you realize it’s just like everything else. Nothing scary about it.
2 — Getting Good at Anything is About Sitting Down and Doing the Work
There’s no way around it. As simple as that.
The amount of work you can get done = intensity of focus × time.
3 — Emulate First, Innovate Second
Approach it as if you’re a blank slate.
Because you are.
Admit you’re a student. Drop the ego. Learn from the experts.
Do as they say. At some point, you’ll gain enough knowledge and insights to:
- Be creative
- Connect the dots
- Blaze your own path
P.S. Get yourself a nice desktop setup (or a nice work environment in general). You’ll be spending a lot of time there. Personalize it. Make it beautiful.
Keep pushing.