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I love computers. I especially like programming them, finding new and clever ways to make them do things. My favorite course in college was Introduction to Microcontrollers, in which we did all sorts of really fun things with an F1 board running a Motorola HC11; I really enjoyed playing around with the low-level stuff, knowing that this command was causing this particular bit to be set this particular way and having a very specific impact right down to the physical state of the board (it wasn't quite a butterfly, or a magnetized needle and a steady hand, but it felt like the next best thing). So now I'm trying to get an idea of what would be best for me to do to continue to pursue things in that direction and get paid for it. I figure the way I'm juggling my life right now, I could probably make the time to either focus more on keeping current with new technologies or pursue a higher degree, but probably not both.

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For anyone attempting to learn a new skill and coming up against the argument or doubt about how "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," this article suggests otherwise.

Though it is less cited than I'd like, I've had enough experiences of my own that indicate it's probably correct when it talks about the fact that most people have the capacity to be extraordinary at most things; the primary barrier is that they do not practice, or that they do not practice well.

I recently attended a presentation where the speaker made a point along the lines that, ( 'practice does not make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect. ' )

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