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diff --git a/posts/2023-06-19_starting-a-blog.md b/posts/2023-06-19_starting-a-blog.md index 29735db..cc764bc 100644 --- a/posts/2023-06-19_starting-a-blog.md +++ b/posts/2023-06-19_starting-a-blog.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Coming to terms with this feels like the difference between James Bond and Luke This takes away an entire dimension of Bond's intrigue. While it is entirely possible this is taking place off-screen, there are cases it is clear we are supposed to believe he can just do anything. Not long after getting his tricked-out ride in _Goldfinger_, he effortlessly deploys the gadgets against enemies despite only getting a brief rundown from Q. -To make it more befuddling, the switches are not even labelled. +To make it more befuddling, the switches are not even labeled. His world believes the polished output is the only thing worth valuing and complete competency at first contact is realistic. As consciously as I would deny idealizing the MI6 agent, unconsciously I was stuck in this world. I undervalued the process and my own work as not good enough. I wasn't going back and figuring out what worked and what didn't. A protagonist we observe practice is Luke Skywalker. @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ While Skywalker is pressed by the events of the galaxy to go forth anyway, we do Sometimes there are hard deadlines or economic concerns. Sometimes, however, there's nothing forcing us to complete the project. -So now I want to document my work to remind myself that, at least in this area, the world is more Lucas than Flemming. +So now I want to document my work to remind myself that, at least in this area, the world is more Lucas than Fleming. I never get an idea that instantly turns to gold. I don't come across a new tool and wield it masterfully at once. I get underwhelmed and stuck. |