Comment on Ask HN: Which books were the most influential in creating a field expert of you?Comments−softwaredoug3yThe one I wrote about my field. I faced possible public humiliation for every mistake I made, so I busted my butt to learn all those gaps in my knowledge :)−tikkun3yWhat’s the book and field?−softwaredoug3y"Relevant Search" - in the field of search enginesTBH I can't say I've mastered the field. And have even given up on the idea of expertise. Things change too fast.I think its more fun just to be an "enthusiast" which should imply a high degree of humility and understanding of the limits of one's own knowledge.
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The one I wrote about my field. I faced possible public humiliation for every mistake I made, so I busted my butt to learn all those gaps in my knowledge :)
What’s the book and field?
"Relevant Search" - in the field of search engines
TBH I can't say I've mastered the field. And have even given up on the idea of expertise. Things change too fast.
I think its more fun just to be an "enthusiast" which should imply a high degree of humility and understanding of the limits of one's own knowledge.