Oddbean

We are all wired differently. Instead of focusing on the “coding” or more specifically the “what” to be creative in, focus on: 1. Being creative (the process itself) 2. Adding (creating) value Another way to solve for this would be to deploy Jim Collin’s Hedgehog Concept Are you familiar with that? (If not it’s basically a ven diagram) A. What can I be the best in my world at? (in your own words, People and I’d add, thus Relationships) B. What are you deeply passionate about? C. What drives your economic engine? Answer those and you’ll probably find it isn’t coding! So don’t force a square object into a round hole. Align yourself with the above and you will see the value creation flow. https://www.jimcollins.com/concepts/the-hedgehog-concept.html

Thank you Jason for this thoughtful reply. I'm not familiar with the theory but that makes total sense. Initially I was learning it just to understand it, rather than to build something specific. I think this made the process more difficult. Someone else suggested I decide in something I'd like to build first. That seems to be the way 🫶

Certainly having a use case can facilitate the learning process. Project based learning… Also it never hurts to learn! I know enough to be dangerous in many areas LOL…which also means I know when to hire a professional 🤣 But being able to communicate and have a conversation around topics even at a basic level is actually a ginormous people skill. So perhaps frame your efforts in that regard…becoming a better people person by understanding someone else’s domain…THAT could be your project!