"It is well known that a vital ingredient of success is not knowing that what you’re attempting can’t be done." – Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites

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@molly0xfff Another vital ingredient is the hubris to attempt it in the first place. How hard can it be, right?
@lisamelton @molly0xfff In grad school, I just did what my adviser told me. Later I found out that I was much more productive than was to be expected.