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"Working with your brain takes just as much effort as working with your muscles."

Well, funny you should say that. Years ago when I first moved to New Zealand (as a backpacker) my mindset was to find a job immediately, then look for a better one. My first "job" was as a labourer. Carrying large marble table tops up narrow windy stairs. Hardest job I ever did! Quit after one day, and my back is probably still thankful for it.



So you weren't physically strong enough to do the job is what you learned. If you weren't smart enough to program, how easy would you find it?




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