The CS Primer Show E21: Make the easy things harder (with Madison Kanna)
Nov 8, 2024
Madison Kanna, a lifelong learner and self-taught programmer, shares her journey of learning in public. She discusses transforming anxiety-driven practices into passion-fueled exploration in coding. The conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, personal interests, and embracing challenges for growth. Madison also touches on the benefits of homeschooling versus traditional education, and the role of music and caffeine in enhancing focus. Ultimately, she emphasizes finding joy in the learning process while navigating the complexities of programming.
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Curiosity-Driven Learning
- Pursue learning goals driven by genuine curiosity, not external pressures like salary expectations.
- Avoid getting bogged down in deciding how deep to go initially; prioritize what excites you most.
From Anxiety to Joy in Learning
- Shifting from anxiety-driven to joy-driven learning involves accepting that you can't keep up with everything.
- Letting go of FOMO and focusing on genuine excitement can rekindle the joy of learning.
Rediscovering Passion with C
- Madison Kanna rediscovered her passion for coding by exploring C and memory management.
- Despite common negative opinions about C, she found it fascinating and reignited her learning spark.
