PusscatApr 4, 2017
My method when I'm stumped is to use guesses (and magick) to get a foothold, then prove it twice.
Show threadthe grugqApr 4, 2017
@PrincessOfCats that's one of the things worth mentioning about hacking actually. Patience and dogged "I will beat this" is the best mental model for a hacker. Sometimes you need to put something aside for a while but then you come back with fresh eyes and ideas and try again and again.
Show threadCybergauchoApr 4, 2017

@thegrugq @PrincessOfCats

The most intelligent man in the world can complete a task in one hour.

A persistent man can do it in one month. End results are the same.

Perseverance is another form of intelligence.

Show threaddonb
@xy @PrincessOfCats @thegrugq in a way, perseverance evolves intelligence. It may be more important than intelligence, because, intelligence people quit things, too.
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Show threadPusscatApr 4, 2017
@donb @thegrugq @xy the reason I posted the Prometheus Rising section is that it can be hard to learn to have productive perseverance. I find I have to think in certain ways to be able to focus on something for that long.I have to believe I will win.
Show threaddonbApr 4, 2017
@PrincessOfCats @xy @thegrugq this is something I think about a lot, especially now that I have a little one. How to teach him the difference between obsession and perseverance, motivation, and evaluating ROI. It's possibly the most important lesson humans learn for long term success.
Show threadRatmir KarabutApr 4, 2017
@PrincessOfCats @xy @thegrugq @donb Invoke often eh? :)
Show threadThe LiterorreryApr 4, 2017
@donb @thegrugq @PrincessOfCats @xy https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-secret-to-raising-smart-kids1/