Comments on: The “Streets of Rage” Theory of Growth http://www.geekflex.com/2009/08/25/the-streets-of-rage-theory-of-growth/ Adventures in post-college life Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:18:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Roo http://www.geekflex.com/2009/08/25/the-streets-of-rage-theory-of-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Roo Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:57:55 +0000 http://www.geekflex.com/?p=259#comment-122 <p>Skrud, another insightful posting. You leave out a key point in my opinion - who's responsibility is it to provide that challenging environment?</p> <p>Maybe initially it is your workplace (boss/manager) who's got the responsibility of the care and feeding of your growing career/skills. However, if you take a close look around - it may take some careful observation - you will notice that the hierarchy doesn't rise very far when it comes to technical skills. In the end, every geek ends up owning the problem of keeping themselves challenged.</p> Skrud, another insightful posting. You leave out a key point in my opinion – who’s responsibility is it to provide that challenging environment?

Maybe initially it is your workplace (boss/manager) who’s got the responsibility of the care and feeding of your growing career/skills. However, if you take a close look around – it may take some careful observation – you will notice that the hierarchy doesn’t rise very far when it comes to technical skills. In the end, every geek ends up owning the problem of keeping themselves challenged.

]]> By: Gill http://www.geekflex.com/2009/08/25/the-streets-of-rage-theory-of-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Gill Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:32:39 +0000 http://www.geekflex.com/?p=259#comment-120 <p>Your essay outlines one of the big reasons why I chose to study cabinetmaking. Ever thought of working with your hands as opposed to with your fingertips? I guarantee you it's just as much of a mental workout.</p> <p>Also, can I come over to play some Streets of Rage and NHL 94?</p> Your essay outlines one of the big reasons why I chose to study cabinetmaking. Ever thought of working with your hands as opposed to with your fingertips? I guarantee you it’s just as much of a mental workout.

Also, can I come over to play some Streets of Rage and NHL 94?

]]> By: Maria http://www.geekflex.com/2009/08/25/the-streets-of-rage-theory-of-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Maria Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:18:25 +0000 http://www.geekflex.com/?p=259#comment-118 <p>Skrud, you make very good point. I want to add also that, though you may master a skill to a point that you cannot learn it anything new - you can't just leave that skill be. You still have to make sure you are using it - in order to stay on top of your game (pun intended). Especially in software development, which morphs all the time.</p> <p>IMO, the best way to keep practicing a skill that you've mastered is by teaching others. So, share your knowledge with the rest of us! It's your obligation to society.</p> <p>(P.S. I only know how to write the standard/simple "Hello! World". Perhaps you can teach me of better ways to do so.)</p> Skrud, you make very good point. I want to add also that, though you may master a skill to a point that you cannot learn it anything new – you can’t just leave that skill be. You still have to make sure you are using it – in order to stay on top of your game (pun intended). Especially in software development, which morphs all the time.

IMO, the best way to keep practicing a skill that you’ve mastered is by teaching others. So, share your knowledge with the rest of us! It’s your obligation to society.

(P.S. I only know how to write the standard/simple “Hello! World”. Perhaps you can teach me of better ways to do so.)

]]> By: Simon Carpentier http://www.geekflex.com/2009/08/25/the-streets-of-rage-theory-of-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Simon Carpentier Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:01:12 +0000 http://www.geekflex.com/?p=259#comment-117 <p>You should write a book</p> You should write a book

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