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12-16-10 | 02:45 PM
#51
Descends like a rock
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Fort Worth, TX
Bikes: Scott Foil, Surly Pacer
I think the mechanically inclined often underestimate how difficult these things are for those of us with less talent. I can generally figure most stuff out, but I mess up as much stuff as I fix, and I have some friends who are great riders and racers and have no business being anywhere near a wrench. It's easy enough to say "oh bikes are simple anyone can figure it out" when it comes easily to you.
12-16-10 | 02:48 PM
#52
Bulldozer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: NYC
I think the main difference between the more mechanically inclined and the less is that when the "more inclined" broke a bunch of stuff, they kept trying to figure it out and didn't quit. The "more inclined" enjoy it and keep trying. Others get frustrated and lose all motivation. It looks like its easy when you see them working, but what you see is the result of a lot of screw-ups
For example, I'm a great editor and writing has always come naturally to me. It baffles me when people write poorly, and my first instinct is to say "spend more time on it and improve it!" I edit quite a few papers for my friends, and some of them just suck at expressing themselves in writing. They could spend all the time in the world on it, and it would still suck.
12-16-10 | 02:58 PM
#53
SkinnyStrong
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,169
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From: Austin, Tejas
12-16-10 | 03:07 PM
#54
Descends like a rock
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,034
Likes: 16
From: Fort Worth, TX
Bikes: Scott Foil, Surly Pacer
12-16-10 | 03:08 PM
#55
Descends like a rock
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,034
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From: Fort Worth, TX
Bikes: Scott Foil, Surly Pacer
I disagree. Some people are better at some things than others.
For example, I'm a great editor and writing has always come naturally to me. It baffles me when people write poorly, and my first instinct is to say "spend more time on it and improve it!" I edit quite a few papers for my friends, and some of them just suck at expressing themselves in writing. They could spend all the time in the world on it, and it would still suck.
For example, I'm a great editor and writing has always come naturally to me. It baffles me when people write poorly, and my first instinct is to say "spend more time on it and improve it!" I edit quite a few papers for my friends, and some of them just suck at expressing themselves in writing. They could spend all the time in the world on it, and it would still suck.
