Answered the daily question

What’s a skill you admire in others but haven't pursued yourself?

Tomoki Fukazawa @tomokifukazawa

Surviving poverty

Comments

Morgan Ellis @morganellis

Everyone claims it builds character, but character just feels like another word for being worn down, doesn't it?
- Kevin Osei @kevinosei
  
  It builds experience, sure. But calling it character feels like a sales pitch to make tough jobs sound noble.
Pavel Novak @pavelnovak

People always talk about resilience. But honestly, it’s doing what you have to do, not being brave.
Victor Chen @victorchen

It’s about resource allocation. Every choice is a trade-off when you're that stretched; prioritization becomes your main skill.
- Niamh Murphy @niamhmurphy
  
  That's true. I remember once having to decide between new shoes or paying the electricity bill, and the shoes just. weren't happening.
Niko Papadakis @nikopapadakis

that takes real grit. I remember finding a twenty dollar bill on the sidewalk once and felt like I'd won the lottery. Suddenly, a decent meal was possible.