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124 points akktor | 1 comments | | HN request time: 0s | source

This question's for all those cool projects or skills you're secretly fascinated by, but haven't quite jumped into. Maybe you feel like you just don't have the right "brain" for it, or you're not smart enough to figure it out, or even worse, you simply have no clue how or where to even start.

The idea here is to shine a light on these hidden interests and the little (or big!) mental blocks that come with them. If you're already rocking in those specific areas – or you've been there and figured out how to get past similar hurdles – please chime in! Share some helpful resources, dish out general advice, or just give a nudge of encouragement on how to take that intimidating first step.

Let's help each other get unstuck!

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seanssel ◴[] No.44240311[source]
Game development.

I’ll admit that part of my problem is chronic depression over a decade+. The idea of gamedev excites me, but I have a hard time feeling passionate about anything these days. You definitely need that for games. Hell, I’m barely able to sit down and even enjoy games anymore.

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nathan_compton ◴[] No.44240540[source]
We're not depressed, the rest of the world is just stupidly optimistic.
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1. yieldcrv ◴[] No.44242754[source]
Only partial agree!

I think there is a group that is nihilistic and follows that with a defeatist view

There is also a group that is nihilistic and extremely content with the state of the world and molding it to their liking. Which is very useful

and then there is everyone else with the optimism

also this is not depression