Comment by ratorx
4 days ago
If your goals were fame, then yes. But you can still pursue excellence even if there is an alternative “easy” path.
The equivalent is something like hand tool woodworking - it’s still a thing despite the advent of machines, but more of a niche. You can still aim to become excellent, but maybe you won’t be famous.
> but maybe you won’t be famous.
Or employable. Which sucks if you're over 50.
That also sucks if you are not anywhere close to retire or having a beffy bank account and depend on regular monthly payments.