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this post was submitted on 05 Jan 2026
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Skills aren't magic, the idea of innate skills is a capitalist lie, you can learn them, if you're willing
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.
I too wanted those skills, however, I have crippling ADHD. It's not as easy for everyone
Just use your hyperfocus superpowers
/s
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...
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.