
Over time, I learned that by mastering the core concepts associated with a workflow, the mental model one develops can be easily re-applied when picking up new tools and frameworks. This is perhaps why great engineers can typically pick up new languages without too much struggle — they understand the core concepts underneath that are universally foundational.
…. Few people will ever play in the NBA or make a platinum album. I don’t recommend anyone even try. The second strategy is fairly easy. Everyone has at least a few areas in which they could be in the top 25% with some effort […] Capitalism rewards things that are both rare and valuable. You make yourself rare by combining two or more “pretty goods” until no one else has your mix.