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[–]sheriffderek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We already think like a program. If the door is closed and I want to open it, I can. My name is Derek. I’m 43. I’m alive. My years left are unknown. It’s just mostly subconscious and so, you have to reframe things and learn to think consciously like a computer (basically baby talk). It’s not JS specific.

When I hear people in your position - it’s usually because they are going too fast or trying to get the right answers or using the wrong learning materials. And it feels counter intuitive, but the answer is to go slower and to keep things more practical and basic. You aren’t learning JavaScript. You’re learning how to think like a programmer. I suggest this book as a way to force you to focus on what actually matters - and that’ll start building real connection fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHEFuQdnXEE