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My perceptions might change in the future, but I think we still agree on these points: >> But you have to pick and choose. 1. The less time you spend doing things you won't do great at, the more you have to focus on doing great things. 2. If you want to do something great, you have to spend effort. You must try to understand all aspects of it. What we are disagreeing on is: 1. I am saying you should only do great thi…
1. I am saying you should only do great things. I disagree. Most of the things you'll be expected to do are not great and to attempt to do great work will actually get you in trouble. You'll get into personality conflicts with people who don't care as much as you do, and your pace of work will be considered slow. It usually demands 3 times as much time and 10 times as much energy to do a great job of something than a…
You make good points, but I'll need to experience it myself when I get out of university before I'll be convinced.