This could probably get real old, real fast for the people around you. If I kept asking all my friends to fold my laundry I'd get some pretty annoyed looks. This game needs some moderation!
Cult phenomenon game builds confidence, creates opportunities
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#12I know it's SF Gate and all, but it's surprising to me that Hacker News is listed above sites like Reddit and Digg.
I think it says a lot about how our little (but obviously growing community) is seen.
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#13I've experienced this in my professional career too. When I started being a full time technology evangelist I hardly applied to speak at conferences. Rejection was hard and I just assumed I wouldn't be able to get into a large conference.
It turns out the best approach is just to apply to lots of conferences and build your confidence and skills. Out of the many rejections will come some opportunities to improve and build confidence. After a while the confidence and experiences start to show in your work and then people recognize that.
Two years later I get invited to conferences. All because I overcame my hesitation to try.
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#15I know it's SF Gate and all, but it's surprising to me that Hacker News is listed above sites like Reddit and Digg. I think it says a lot about how our little (but obviously growing community) is seen.
Yeah I noticed that too. More than once recently. I think it's the name that's going to blow us up. "Hacker News" is way too sexy.