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The theme of my life as of late has been slowly. Slowly writing this manuscript (which is technically due next Monday). Slowly finishing up tool building. Slowly training new help. And, most importantly, slowly venturing into new territory.
Today is the first day of me learning the basics of computer programming. A skill-set I've sorely lacked and yet one that is necessary not only for this research project but also for today's job-market. Today's seminar is a refresher in using R; Wednesday's is an introduction to MATLAB. Tying it all together is an introduction to computer science course. And somewhere in there over the next 6 months, I need to learn Python.
All of this is outside my comfort zone. So to quell the fears, we're proceeding slowly. Testing waters, acknowledging fear of failure, but still pressing forward.
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You can do this! It's not easy learning new programs, tasks, etc.....especially as we get older...so slowly and methodically is probably the best way to do it!
ReplyDeleteSlowly moving forward is still forward motion, so kudos to you for moving outside your comfort zone, regardless of the speed. Best of luck with learning programming!
ReplyDeleteR and Python are on my list of things to learn. Maybe next year.
ReplyDeleteFUN! You can totally do this. And let me know if you run into problems. I'm self-taught, too.
ReplyDeletePressing forward in the face of fear - that's courage. Good for you!
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Slow is good! Bryce works in Python (I don't really know what R is), but he likes it and it's very useful. Good luck with your manuscript and learning these new and exciting things to help with the future. You've got this.
ReplyDeleteAs the old fable goes, "slow & steady wins the race." ;) I admire you so much for continuing to learn new skills & stretch yourself!
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