When Unix Stops Being Fun - some advice

[TM4525 at aol.com]

Some Advice,

There are many things in life that seem like daunting tasks, some of them
worthwhile, some not. But its the goal beyond the task that should be the
deciding factor. "Learning unix" is not a reason. Its like saying you want to 
have children just for the sake of having them. Why do you want to learn
unix? To enable yourself to start a business? To develop some great product
idea? To enpower yourself to advance your career? Those are worthwhile 
reasons.

There are lots of ways to occupy your mind. But its the ones with the 
really good reasons to learn it who are the best at it. 

Its also important to always remember (in life generally), that no matter how
knowledgable you become, there will always be someone more knowledgeable, 
so don't be discouraged by others, or the fact that you are behind. Those 
"others" are the way you catch up, by listening to them, separating fact from 
bullshit,  and advancing your own knowledge. The top of the bell curve is 
when 
you can spot the posers, the know-it-alls who really know nothing at all. 
Thats 
when you'll know you are on your way.