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I think that wanting the end result is the best reason to do something. If you foresee the value of the uses you put programming to, to be greater than the pai
by ta0987 7y ago
I think that wanting the end result is the best reason to do something. If you foresee the value of the uses you put programming to, to be greater than the pain of programming, then keep at it.
E.g. music. Nobody* likes practicing. They like making music. The people who like (or find meaning in) making music enough will stick with it and grind out the hours so they can get the prize: the music itself.
(*) I mean sure, someone somewhere probably does
- cr0sh 7y ago> E.g. music. Nobody* likes practicing. They like making music. The really hardcore musicians in my mind are those who take up electric guitar. The practicing can literally destroy your hands and fingers, but the results and output can be worth it (I'm only a listener - but I appreciate their sacrifice and effort, and love to watch players perform their craft).
- muzani 7y agoThe most extreme example I can think of is probably sports. Something like Olympic running or swimming is probably about 99% pain. You don't always have to love the work you do. But I suppose a lot of people find pride in being one of the few to push past the pain barrier. A lot of high end coding is like that too. You still have to slog through actual books.