I am a science loving, pie baking, Tetris crushing, curious human that enjoys nature and research. Currently, I am learning Java, SQL, and web API design using Spring Boot.
Location
Montana, US
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
I love the insight on feedback as a newbie. I recently broke the barrier of hesitation in seeking feedback. The fear of failure is so strange when first learning how to code.
Fear of failure has been the driving force behind the majority of the poor decisions in my life. Its something I struggle with to this day, but we all have our issues I guess. Well done for breaking that barrier.
I am a science loving, pie baking, Tetris crushing, curious human that enjoys nature and research. Currently, I am learning Java, SQL, and web API design using Spring Boot.
Location
Montana, US
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Thanks Peter! I definitely still have moments of doubt but then I remind myself that no one learns a new skill/trade on the first attempt. You've got this!
I'm a friendly non-developer from NC who enjoys playing music/making noise, eating veggies, and hanging out with my best friend/wife, our 2 cats, and greyhound. (he/him)
I feel ya on that! Fear of failure is so strong sometimes and can really be quite debilitating. I have to remind myself that trying and failing is infinitely better than not trying and nothing happening. I feel like generally if I don't do something because of fear of failing then I'm going to regret it.
I am a science loving, pie baking, Tetris crushing, curious human that enjoys nature and research. Currently, I am learning Java, SQL, and web API design using Spring Boot.
Location
Montana, US
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Michael, I couldn't agree more! It's almost a negative feedback loop where you don't want to fail but feel guilty for not trying in the first place. :)
It's so, so human to be afraid of failure and to really struggle when you've reached a point in your life where you've mastered a bunch of things but have to start as a beginner all over again. I really struggled with that in undergrad with my secondary instrument choice - I thought the organ would be a reasonably convenient parallel but it turned out to be frustratingly difficult because it was so similar and yet completely different and I had to relearn how to learn all over again.
I am a science loving, pie baking, Tetris crushing, curious human that enjoys nature and research. Currently, I am learning Java, SQL, and web API design using Spring Boot.
Location
Montana, US
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
I love the insight on feedback as a newbie. I recently broke the barrier of hesitation in seeking feedback. The fear of failure is so strange when first learning how to code.
Fear of failure has been the driving force behind the majority of the poor decisions in my life. Its something I struggle with to this day, but we all have our issues I guess. Well done for breaking that barrier.
Thanks Peter! I definitely still have moments of doubt but then I remind myself that no one learns a new skill/trade on the first attempt. You've got this!
I feel ya on that! Fear of failure is so strong sometimes and can really be quite debilitating. I have to remind myself that trying and failing is infinitely better than not trying and nothing happening. I feel like generally if I don't do something because of fear of failing then I'm going to regret it.
Michael, I couldn't agree more! It's almost a negative feedback loop where you don't want to fail but feel guilty for not trying in the first place. :)
It's so, so human to be afraid of failure and to really struggle when you've reached a point in your life where you've mastered a bunch of things but have to start as a beginner all over again. I really struggled with that in undergrad with my secondary instrument choice - I thought the organ would be a reasonably convenient parallel but it turned out to be frustratingly difficult because it was so similar and yet completely different and I had to relearn how to learn all over again.
It is inspiring to hear this. :) Thank you for sharing your experiences with us newbies!