Learning mode versus professional mode
Mentioned this idea in another thread. Dictated some thoughts using Otter and then wrote out a few thoughts with reference to my dictation. I may add more.
I think I have different modes in which I approach projects. Two of them are learning mode and professional mode.
I don't think having different modes is inherently bad. OTOH, I think my learning mode has some issues, and these issues might be illustrated by comparison with professional mode.
Professional mode is about trying to solve problems quickly and in a way that I can get paid for.
Learning mode is about trying to learn new things.
Professional mode tries really hard to be efficient and avoid getting stuck.
Learning mode expects that I may get stuck sometimes and for things to take some time.
Professional mode may drop the project if it can't be done quickly, on the theory that it'd take too long to do it in a reasonably quick way for a customer.
Learning mode is more persistent about projects. OTOH, I think learning mode engages in overreaching more.
Professional mode is happy to do stuff very quickly using an existing software tool/template/whatever if it's legal and ethical to do so.
Learning mode puts more of a premium on figuring out how to do more of the steps myself.
I think I have different modes in which I approach projects. Two of them are learning mode and professional mode.
I don't think having different modes is inherently bad. OTOH, I think my learning mode has some issues, and these issues might be illustrated by comparison with professional mode.
Professional mode is about trying to solve problems quickly and in a way that I can get paid for.
Learning mode is about trying to learn new things.
Professional mode tries really hard to be efficient and avoid getting stuck.
Learning mode expects that I may get stuck sometimes and for things to take some time.
Professional mode may drop the project if it can't be done quickly, on the theory that it'd take too long to do it in a reasonably quick way for a customer.
Learning mode is more persistent about projects. OTOH, I think learning mode engages in overreaching more.
Professional mode is happy to do stuff very quickly using an existing software tool/template/whatever if it's legal and ethical to do so.
Learning mode puts more of a premium on figuring out how to do more of the steps myself.
first impression, i think that's atypical. i see ppl try to write fancy stuff and i thought part of the issue was they were not trying to learn the topic, they were trying to lecture/teach. if they actually try to learn it then they'll slow down and read some stuff about it which helps.
I think I do try to learn the topic, and don't have a problem with putting in effort, but often spend a lot of time grinding my gears and being stuck rather than taking what other people might regard as apparently obvious steps to address the issue. Whereas I'm not gonna do that in professional mode cuz it feels immoral to charge someone for grinding my gears on some problem ineffectively - I'll just be like "Nah I don't think I can do that." That's kind of interesting ... like I do think it's immoral to charge people for stuff when you can't actually do the required task, but it's also immoral to waste your own time when pursuing your own learning goals. So is there some kind of caring about others more than caring about oneself idea here? Hmm. Anyways just some disjointed thoughts.