On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 6:59 PM, Vitaliy wrote: > This is not actually what I meant. SW seems to have a genuine interest in > electronics Word. > , but he is overconfident to the point of immodesty. Wrong. > I think what > Rolf meant was, no amount of lecturing will get SW to change his attitude, I will if I ever find fault in it. > so we'll just have to wait for reality to punch him in the face a few times. Never going to happen. Everyone has ups and downs, you just gotta take it lightly and keep going. You all seem like the negative kind of people that would sulk on failures and disappointments and mid-life-crisis. Lighten up and keep going. Life is too short. > Several people already related how failing or even just getting a bad grade > for a course, can reduce one to tears. It can, but it shouldn't. > Not getting the job you want, or > getting fired from one, is arguably even worse. In the end, it should all turn out fine. If it doesn't, what's the worst that could happen? You turn out homeless? Poor job? No wife? No kids? No fun? No life? Yeah right. There's always a way out if you can really try. I believe it is your (not you specifically Vitaliy) attitudes that need changing. Not mine. > I'm sure in the end, he'll turn out just fine. Word. > Vitaliy Can you tell me how to pronounce your name please? :P -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist