At work, people ask me, "Should we use X?" I say, "Have you tried it yet?" I have so many trial runs in my workspace. [I also say, "The best way to reason about code is to write code."]
The value of experience is as much what it takes out of your head as what it puts in. That's why it's hard to use books or lectures as a substitute for it. I wish someone had told me this when I was 20 and indignant that every job required "experience."
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If this was sincerely true, no one would ever A/B test. No one would ever train No one would ever offer apprentice programs.
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In my opinion, working with too many possibilities is bad. Experts filter and are able to focus and push through.
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Actually I've learned a lot from various mistakes YC startups have made. At this point I'm a walking encyclopedia of startup mistakes.
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When I find an auto garage I like I stick with it. Some experimentation got me to that shop and those were unsuccessful. I might have kept looking for the best garage but time is limited so I go with what I know is a good value for my time. Time is more precious w/more experience
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Unless of course you are writing books or giving lectures. Those are experience.
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What's the best reply to someone who says you don't have enough experience?
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That you are a quick learner, and that if they hire you, you'll soon be as good as the average experienced candidate, and go on to be better.
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