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[-] gwl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 3 weeks ago

Skills aren't magic, the idea of innate skills is a capitalist lie, you can learn them, if you're willing

[-] derpgon@programming.dev 10 points 3 weeks ago

True, anyone can do anything, but try doing that while having a family and having to pay bills when living paycheck to paycheck. You gotta know when to join in and when to cheer.

[-] StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 weeks ago

I too wanted those skills, however, I have crippling ADHD. It's not as easy for everyone

[-] markko@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Just use your hyperfocus superpowers

/s

[-] yermaw@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

I wish it was easy to bottle. Some rare days I'm fucking on it and everything is easy and I've got unlimited willpower.

If i could save those days for when its useful and appropriate...

[-] fatal_internal_error@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I am a self taught SWE with self diagnosed ADHD (not a clinical diagnosis) currently working as a senior engineer. You have to have intense passion and learn how to live with ADHD. It’s totally doable.

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