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A teacher who recognizes and corrects your subtle misunderstandings is ideal, but in >3 degrees, I've never had one. Though I have played that role with guitar and computer science students, so they do exist. I guess.

Breaking down problems is obvious and known advice, but very helpful, especially when you are lost in the weeds, can't see the forest for the trees, etc. Having it as "a system" helps self-management. Disagree about the importance of touch-typing.

Grammar snark (for an article about writing): "Sometimes it will be obvious what you need to improve, sometimes it won’t. When it doesn’t, ..."

when it doesn't obvious to you




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