Jobs are for people without a lot of self-motivation, without direction/strive, and without confidence in themselves.
This sudden thought occurred to me when I was hearing about some different job positions and what they entailed.
People with a job want to be told what to do, whether they admit it or not.
Self-motivated, self-directed people with strive and confidence have the ability to take their lives wherever they want to go, and do whatever they want to do. Each of these attributes play a large part in being able to get things done.
Because I have lived like this throughout most of my life, combined with the love of learning, I have been able to amass a great deal of raw and technical knowledge that typically surpasses the average. Though, I am not an expert in any one subject, I typically think that I'm above average in many categories, but don't most people?
So, the mentality I prefer is to give others the benefit of the doubt. This keeps me in the learning/student frame of mind so that I may better think less critically and more constructively.
Once I put my mind to something, things happen. So, that's why I believe that I would easily excel at any job. Maybe that is why I choose to have none? Because they are too easy for me? Even at a really technical job, after one month on the job, with my self-motivation and drive, I would easily feel comfortable on the systems. If I spent 2-3 months on something, then I would be an expert-in-knowledge (as opposed to an expert-in-application, which would involve actually doing a lot more of use-cases/test-cases.).
Then again, if this is seen as a rant, then it is quite possible that I am bias. Just keep in mind though, that I never consider myself better than others and I don't like to do comparisons either.
I'd like to hear others' comments.
- Danial Goodwin -
Indie Developer
ps - Corollary: Jobs can also be for people who want quick money. ;)
Showing posts with label people. Show all posts
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2013-09-05
Topic: Sleeping
I consider sleeping a hobby.
Some people like to do it more than other and some don't like it all.
Me.
There are sooo many other exciting things I could be doing or learning. Sleep is at the bottom of the list of things that I want to do in my life.
Statistically, people will sleep one-third of their life away. I really would like 20-40 years extra to life the way I choose.
But, I guess science (and my body) says I have to...
For now...
~ Simply Advanced ~
ps - For now, I guess I could also just call it "meditating all night". It is possible to figure out problems and solutions when lying on a bed.
Some people like to do it more than other and some don't like it all.
Me.
There are sooo many other exciting things I could be doing or learning. Sleep is at the bottom of the list of things that I want to do in my life.
Statistically, people will sleep one-third of their life away. I really would like 20-40 years extra to life the way I choose.
But, I guess science (and my body) says I have to...
For now...
~ Simply Advanced ~
ps - For now, I guess I could also just call it "meditating all night". It is possible to figure out problems and solutions when lying on a bed.
2013-08-27
Topic: Car Instruments
People play drums on car steering wheels, so why not play the guitar and piano too? It could just be a slip-on cover. Or a clasp for it, around a part of the wheel.
~ Simply Advanced ~
~ Simply Advanced ~
2013-07-17
Things People Should Know: Parkinson's Law Of Triviality
(For people that have to work in groups or have a "project manager")
Also sometimes referred to as the "Bike Shed Problem" or "bikeshedding".
This is the newest phenomenon that I have added to my great list of Things People Should Know. It is not a new concept (first mentioned in 1957) and I have known about it for awhile, but recently I have been noticing it more.
What is the Bike Shed Problem? Let me provide an example: (From Parkinson's book, as quoted in Wikipedia)
So, now that you know about Parkinson's Law Of Triviality, hopefully you will be able to better recognize when others do it and when you do it yourself. It is a natural thing to want to give input when you can, but don't let it become a hindrance to getting the most important things done.
If you know ultimately that a feature really doesn't matter, then make sure you work on the important stuff first. Also, be aware, don't always think you know better than others.
More Reading:
- Coding Horror
- Wikipedia
~ Simply Advanced ~
Also sometimes referred to as the "Bike Shed Problem" or "bikeshedding".
This is the newest phenomenon that I have added to my great list of Things People Should Know. It is not a new concept (first mentioned in 1957) and I have known about it for awhile, but recently I have been noticing it more.
What is the Bike Shed Problem? Let me provide an example: (From Parkinson's book, as quoted in Wikipedia)
In the third chapter, "High Finance, or the Point of Vanishing Interest", Parkinson writes about a finance committee meeting with a three-item agenda.
The first is the signing of a £10 million contract to build a reactor, the second a proposal to build a £350 bicycle shed for the clerical staff, and the third proposes £21 a year to supply refreshments for the Joint Welfare Committee.
The £10 million number is too big and too technical, and it passes in two minutes and a half.
The bicycle shed is a subject understood by the board, and the amount within their life experience, so committee member Mr. Softleigh says that an aluminium roof is too expensive and they should use asbestos. Mr. Holdfast wants galvanized iron. Mr. Daring questions the need for the shed at all. Mr. Holdfast disagrees.
Parkinson then writes: "The debate is fairly launched. A sum of £350 is well within everybody's comprehension. Everyone can visualize a bicycle shed. Discussion goes on, therefore, for forty-five minutes, with the possible result of saving some £50. Members at length sit back with a feeling of accomplishment."
Parkinson then described the third agenda item, writing: "There may be members of the committee who might fail to distinguish between asbestos and galvanized iron, but every man there knows about coffee – what it is, how it should be made, where it should be bought – and whether indeed it should be bought at all. This item on the agenda will occupy the members for an hour and a quarter, and they will end by asking the Secretary to procure further information, leaving the matter to be decided at the next meeting."
So, now that you know about Parkinson's Law Of Triviality, hopefully you will be able to better recognize when others do it and when you do it yourself. It is a natural thing to want to give input when you can, but don't let it become a hindrance to getting the most important things done.
If you know ultimately that a feature really doesn't matter, then make sure you work on the important stuff first. Also, be aware, don't always think you know better than others.
More Reading:
- Coding Horror
- Wikipedia
~ Simply Advanced ~
2013-07-14
Cleanliness: Grass versus Concrete
Is laying on grass more sanitary than laying on concrete?
~ Simply Advanced ~
ps - I had another sentence that stated my conclusion, but my posts are [typically] different from other blogs. For other blogs, you can just read them and say "okay", then move on. For many of my posts, they just state a few things or a new perspective and I leave the ability to further expand the readers mind up to the reader. I know many people want quick wins, but in the long run people (IMHO) need to be able think for themselves and always be doing so.
Concrete may be easier to wash off the surface (via rain) and grass/ground may more easily absorb things on it.
Regardless, people [mostly] rather lay on random grass than lay on random concrete.
~ Simply Advanced ~
ps - I had another sentence that stated my conclusion, but my posts are [typically] different from other blogs. For other blogs, you can just read them and say "okay", then move on. For many of my posts, they just state a few things or a new perspective and I leave the ability to further expand the readers mind up to the reader. I know many people want quick wins, but in the long run people (IMHO) need to be able think for themselves and always be doing so.
2013-07-11
Common Knowledge
I
think there is a lot of "common knowledge" because of the people I
hang out with. College-going people have different experiences than non-college individuals.
I can't say definitively whether or not going to college is most beneficial for individuals, it depends highly on a person's self-motivation and willingness to learn.
One of my favorite XKCD comics just happens to be about common knowledge: http://xkcd.com/1053/ (I've spread around this link so much that I have it memorized.)
~ Simply Advanced ~
I can't say definitively whether or not going to college is most beneficial for individuals, it depends highly on a person's self-motivation and willingness to learn.
One of my favorite XKCD comics just happens to be about common knowledge: http://xkcd.com/1053/ (I've spread around this link so much that I have it memorized.)
~ Simply Advanced ~
2013-07-08
Social Norms
Social norms are group think and bandwagon, each of which have a negative connotation.
I [typically] don't want to tell people what to think. I'd rather teach somebody how to arrive at the same conclusion that I did. That leaves my method more open to attach/criticism, but I am fine with that. I would very much like to better my thoughts and thought process.
~ Simply Advanced ~
I [typically] don't want to tell people what to think. I'd rather teach somebody how to arrive at the same conclusion that I did. That leaves my method more open to attach/criticism, but I am fine with that. I would very much like to better my thoughts and thought process.
~ Simply Advanced ~
2013-04-17
How Lost Would People Be If There Was No Internet?
I'm talking about right now, if all the ISPs went down? This thinking question also involves not people able to use your phone for network connection as well.
What would you be doing if there was no Internet connection for a week? month?
~ Simply Advanced ~
What would you be doing if there was no Internet connection for a week? month?
~ Simply Advanced ~
2013-02-26
Procrastination Hack: Think With Your Future Self
The present you and the future you are two different people. The future self has more experiences than your present self.
It is easy to think with your present self, and that's what most people do.
But, consider this, your future self:
So which self would you rather think with?
--
Now, to tie this with a practical example -- the procrastination hack part.
--
What would your future self say at the present moment?
What does your present self want to do right now? Social media? YouTube?
What would your future wish you did right now? Learning? Went out with friends?
Remember, your future self will always be smarter than your present self. So, go ahead and raise your IQ, live a better life by thinking with your future self.
Comments welcomed.
~ Simply Advanced ~
ps - Another way of thinking about this is, what would you say to your younger self? How would you do things differently? Is there something that you wish you could change from the past?
It is easy to think with your present self, and that's what most people do.
But, consider this, your future self:
- Understands more than your present self
- Knows more about what is better for yourself
- Can see in retrospect
So which self would you rather think with?
--
Now, to tie this with a practical example -- the procrastination hack part.
--
What would your future self say at the present moment?
What does your present self want to do right now? Social media? YouTube?
What would your future wish you did right now? Learning? Went out with friends?
Remember, your future self will always be smarter than your present self. So, go ahead and raise your IQ, live a better life by thinking with your future self.
Comments welcomed.
~ Simply Advanced ~
ps - Another way of thinking about this is, what would you say to your younger self? How would you do things differently? Is there something that you wish you could change from the past?
2013-02-21
Quick Notes - 20130221
- "The Presentation of Self" by Erving Goffman (1959)
- We define situations.
- Microsociology, Erving Goffman
- Wallflower, Perks of Being a
- Movie: "Tootsie"
- I now have a proper name for what I've been calling group think (peer influences), which is Solomon Asch and the Asch conformity experiments, aka Asch Paradigm.
- It seems to be hard to overcome first interactions/experiences. Perhaps, that's because it is when our brain connections are first formed around the new topic. It's harder to break those connections than create new ones. Those new connections group/form around the initial connection. So, that initial feeling will be there for a long time.
- The only "real" theories we have are based upon a human defined topic (i.e., Euclidean geometry where a line can't intersect itself and parallel lines don't cross)
- I have tons of excuses, but none is sufficient enough excuse
- Being deaf-ish in one ear, but still able to detect where sound comes from [audibly]. Perhaps the timing of sounds is used rather than the intensity of sound.
- People who don't change their desktop background screen may be considered as "not tech-savy", but I haven't changed my screen from the default because I've gotten past procrastination. Changing the background does not significantly effect my ability positively enough to warrant time to look through the great choices of wallpapers that I have used in the past and the many more I have saved.
~ Simply Advanced ~
2013-01-28
Food is Memory
Computer literate people will know that there are many different levels of computer memory -- more than just RAM and hard drives. As I was preparing my after-dinner snack (delicious Churros cereal), I thought that the food that I eat and have in my apartment is highly analogous to memory in a computer. I will succinctly explain the analogy from fastest to slowest memory.
Registers - Chewed food, ready for consumption
L1 Cache - Food in mouth
L2 Cache - Food in spoon
GPU - Food in bowl (Either eaten one spoonful at a time or gulping it down(parallel processing))
RAM - Food in box
Flash - Food in my room
Solid-state drive (SSD) - Food in the pantry
Hard drive - Food at the grocery store
Tape - Wherever food is before the stores
Cloud - Food that is still on the farm
~ Simply Advanced ~
Registers - Chewed food, ready for consumption
L1 Cache - Food in mouth
L2 Cache - Food in spoon
GPU - Food in bowl (Either eaten one spoonful at a time or gulping it down(parallel processing))
RAM - Food in box
Flash - Food in my room
Solid-state drive (SSD) - Food in the pantry
Hard drive - Food at the grocery store
Tape - Wherever food is before the stores
Cloud - Food that is still on the farm
~ Simply Advanced ~
2012-07-24
Your Way Is The Best Way
My way of doing things is better than your way. But, your way of doing things is better than mine.
What does that mean?
When people use their survivalist instincts, they will do things the best way they know how. ("Best" is a very opinionated word and will mean different things to different people.) So, until they hear/understand another method, everybody should be able to say to themselves that they know best.
But, remember.. there is always a better idea out there.
It should be a goal for everybody to understand different ways to accomplish tasks. The way to find out about different methods is to talk to others or read. Only then can you truly say your way is the best way.
~ Simply Advanced ~
What does that mean?
When people use their survivalist instincts, they will do things the best way they know how. ("Best" is a very opinionated word and will mean different things to different people.) So, until they hear/understand another method, everybody should be able to say to themselves that they know best.
But, remember.. there is always a better idea out there.
It should be a goal for everybody to understand different ways to accomplish tasks. The way to find out about different methods is to talk to others or read. Only then can you truly say your way is the best way.
~ Simply Advanced ~
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