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I'm speaking as an uneducated heathen here, but I don't think the two are mutually exclusive. Let's say you really love widgets and want to know all there is to know about them. Fine, great. What's to stop you from picking up a bit about doodads along the way?
I'm a systems administrator by trade, if not currently by title. That's what I do, and I'm pretty good at it. I also play a decent guitar, am reasonably well read, have a basic understanding of math and physics, understand politics at least here in Canada and even know a few fun facts about history. I'm no expert at most of these things, but I strive for knowing enough to be able to carry my half of a conversation without looking like an idiot. I'm usually successful, and did it without the benefits or resources that a typical college or university provides. What's holding you back?
Go learn more. What else are you going to do with your time? Sit in front of the TV, or play video games?
Fuck. That.
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I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept
I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept
I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head
I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said
- Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame
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