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--Sko--162 karma

Who am I to tell you how to feel ... but ... I'd like to offer another perspective. You're not going to fail b/c failure isn't one of the possible outcomes. Why worry about something that can't happen?

You're releasing a f*cking app on Steam. Let me see - how many millions (billions) of people haven't (and won't) release an app on Steam? Success! ✅

If your app sells like crazy and you make some decent money from it ... success! ✅

If it doesn't sell like crazy but you gain invaluable knowledge on how to improve it through feedback from users ... success! ✅

The way I see it, the only way you can fail is if you refuse to find a way over or around the few speed bumps that might appear once in a while. And that's completely within your control based on how you choose to react the outcome.

Worrying is a waste of time. You can't possibly fail b/c you're already successful and you'll be a better software dev regardless of the results of the release.

Congrats!

--Sko--3 karma

Are you saying someone can't know (and understand) the difference between right and wrong and still choose to do the wrong thing?

A 40 year old who knows and understands that stealing is wrong - morally and legally - steals a .10 cent piece of candy from the local store. Are they mentally ill? Why would someone do that?

Admittedly, this is a far cry from murdering people. However, in my estimation, it's still proof enough to show someone can comprehend the differences between right and wrong and still choose to do the wrong thing (for whatever the reason).

--Sko--1 karma

I read through quite a few questions and replies ... sorry if this question was already asked and I missed it.

What important (and potentially life-saving) information or lessons did you learn only from your personal experiences and thought "Well, fuck -- I wish I'd have learned that in training!"

If it's ok, I guess I have one more question. Some people have a tendency to "lock up" or "freeze" when something happens and it's like they can't process anything in that moment. For example, say they witness an accident or some other situation where help may be needed. Why does this happen and can they learn to overcome it?

The reason I'm asking is because I've noticed this happens with my son (age 20 now) even in less stressful or less serious scenarios. The opposite is true with me -- for whatever reason, my brain kicks into overdrive and 50 things go through my thoughts all at once yet I can keep track of all of them. "They need help - go help - call 911 - where are we? - we're on the corner of This Ave and That St - stay calm - etc., etc. etc." In the same type of scenario, my son would have a blank stare on his face and just stand there. That sentence likely sounds much more judgmental than intended...

It seems like "freezing" in certain moments could potentially lead to an even worse situation - particularly if something happened (or is happening) to you or someone with you.

Thanks in advance for reading and replying if you have time.

Stay healthy! The world needs heroes like you!