Tag Archives: persistence

Derek Sivers – “People kept telling me I was just not a singer – that I should give it up”

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Karl

Derek Sivers: “After 15 years of practice…”. Derek, you do the same as you did for singing, and you will become a great programmer in 10. Related: A great thread at Hacker News.

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Go Flyers!

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Karl

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated … Continue reading →

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Thank you Les Paul (and Les Paul’s mom)

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Karl

Les Paul passed away last week, and I just wanted to post this little piece of thanks and to share something about his story that I had heard before, but seems extra relevant to my personal exploration into education and … Continue reading →

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There are two kinds of people in the world – yes there really are

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Karl

People believe either one of two things about intelligence and talent – either they are fixed traits – “it’s just the way someone is” – “God or genetics blessed or cursed them” – or they are something that is malleable … Continue reading →

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