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Everyone who’s ever done something great has at least two things in common: they started, and they didn’t quit when things got hard. This goes for any kind of work, including programming. If you want to build something great, you will also need to do those things. This sounds simple, but it’s far from easy. What keeps people from starting? There are many reasons, but the biggest are not having an idea, not having time, and not believing they can do it. Attending RC gives you time: For the six or 12 weeks you’re in batch, your life is reoriented around your own programming and growth. Working at the edge of your abilities while immersed in a group of other curious people doing the same helps generate ideas (it’s more common for people to have too many ideas than too few) and helps you see that you can do more than you think you can. Why do people give up? There are a million reasons; when you’re doing something hard, giving up is the default outcome. It is easier to return to your statu

You can build something great Nick Bergson-Shilcock Jul 31, 2024 Everyone who's ever done something great has at least two things in common: they started, and they didn't quit when things got hard. This goes for any kind of work, including programming. If you want to build something great, you will also need to do those things. This sounds simple, but it's far from easy. What keeps people from starting? There are many reasons, but the biggest are not having an idea, not having time, and not believing they can do it. Attending RC gives you time: For the six or 12 weeks you're in batch, your lif

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