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Career Advice from Scott Adams (2007)

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Re: Career Advice from Scott Adams (2007)

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Post by m52go »

putlake wrote: post #9

Scott Adams is very entertaining. He predicted Trump's staying power way back in the summer when everyone (including me) thought his candidacy was just a joke. In fact, he has predicted a landslide for Trump in the general election. He says it's based on his training as a hypnotist, which gives him an insight into the art of persuasion. Over the years I've learned many things from following Adams' blog. He recommende…

Yeah I think people misread Scott. He's always had crazy ideas, but they've been well-articulated and always delivered with a healthy dose of humility.

He doesn't take himself too seriously. Whereas many see him as a troll, I think he's a true contrarian in a sea of fashionable contrarians.

Re: Career Advice from Scott Adams (2007)

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Post by kelukelugames »

wging wrote: post #7
kelukelugames wrote: post #5

Scott Adams used to give great career advice and cartooning tips. I think he got bored a few years ago and decided to become a professional troll. I will write some examples after work.

I have no idea whether you're calling this article trolling or good advice.

This article is great. I've applied it successfully.

I'm kind of funny + I am an experienced software developer = viral comic.

https://twitter.com/KeLuKeLuGames/status/553404094958694400

I am improving my writing and art skills so I can create higher quality comic strips.

Re: Career Advice from Scott Adams (2007)

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Post by nickthemagicman »

He says at the beginning of the article to be in the top 25% at two things, then, at the end of the article he says to be top 25% at three things?

So I'm guessing if we got in the top 25% at 5 things or even 50 billion things it would probably be even better!

My career advice to everyone is this: "Be better than most people at 50 billion things and you will be successful!"

Scott Adams is super brilliant.

Re: Career Advice from Scott Adams (2007)

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Post by nradov »

lifeisstillgood wrote: post #12

tl;dr Don't try to be the best at something, it's too hard. Be good at a couple of things and make a living in the Venn diagram intersection. It's a nice idea, but I struggle when I get to "software and ..." Cartoons? Cycling? DIY?

Software and some other aspect of business: health care, finance, agriculture, shipping, whatever. Your value as a software developer is much higher if you understand the business domain and can actively contribute towards requirements analysis.

Re: Career Advice from Scott Adams (2007)

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Post by bcook »

lifeisstillgood wrote: post #12

tl;dr Don't try to be the best at something, it's too hard. Be good at a couple of things and make a living in the Venn diagram intersection. It's a nice idea, but I struggle when I get to "software and ..." Cartoons? Cycling? DIY?

What about being good at 2 fields of software, like databases and facial recognition?

Re: Career Advice from Scott Adams (2007)

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Post by adenadel »

lifeisstillgood wrote: post #12

tl;dr Don't try to be the best at something, it's too hard. Be good at a couple of things and make a living in the Venn diagram intersection. It's a nice idea, but I struggle when I get to "software and ..." Cartoons? Cycling? DIY?

Finance, statistics, biology, mathematics, energy, manufacturing, education, fitness... (not trying to be condescending here)

I think software could be a great pairing with many other areas. I'm not sure if it's better to have software as a foundation or as second skill to add onto your area of expertise.

Re: Career Advice from Scott Adams (2007)

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Post by dhmholley »

m52go wrote: post #11
putlake wrote: post #9

Scott Adams is very entertaining. He predicted Trump's staying power way back in the summer when everyone (including me) thought his candidacy was just a joke. In fact, he has predicted a landslide for Trump in the general election. He says it's based on his training as a hypnotist, which gives him an insight into the art of persuasion. Over the years I've learned many things from following Adams' blog. He recommende…

Yeah I think people misread Scott. He's always had crazy ideas, but they've been well-articulated and always delivered with a healthy dose of humility. He doesn't take himself too seriously. Whereas many see him as a troll, I think he's a true contrarian in a sea of fashionable contrarians.

For a guy who doesn't take himself too seriously, he sure creates a lot of sockpuppets to argue with his detractors and sing his own praises.
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