Yep, and I think there's a lot of value in skimming, or even just keeping plugged into the headlines.
For example, if you're floating around JavaScript land, you can kind of pay attention to the headlines and see some trends relating to TypeScript, maybe Svelte, React Hooks, etc. There's value in staying tuned into the headlines, but if you don't have the discipline to go in depth as well, you really don't know much of anything at the end of the day.
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
@ben
there should be a serenity prayer for skimming vs really reading
God, grant me
Serenity to set aside the things that are not valuable to me right now,
Courage to deeply read what I had intended to read,
And wisdom to keep those two activities separate.
(personally I'm still struggling)
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Yep, and I think there's a lot of value in skimming, or even just keeping plugged into the headlines.
For example, if you're floating around JavaScript land, you can kind of pay attention to the headlines and see some trends relating to TypeScript, maybe Svelte, React Hooks, etc. There's value in staying tuned into the headlines, but if you don't have the discipline to go in depth as well, you really don't know much of anything at the end of the day.
@ben there should be a serenity prayer for skimming vs really reading
(personally I'm still struggling)