This rule actually transcends the realm of technology. It is one of the most powerful rules ever pointed out to me, and it can save you a lot of headaches as long as you keep it in mind. Learning to use a new piece of software or hardware takes time. Many people I know approach new technology as if it is an electronic dog that will bite them if they press the wrong button. This attitude discourages experimentation and turns opportunity to fear.
I suggest a different analogy: treat new technology as a garden that can grow many things. It all depends on what you plant. Sometimes slugs eat your vegetables, while other times you reap a good harvest. But each time you plant anew, you get a little better at clearing the field and the return on your sweat increases.
So it is with learning something new: it can be daunting and even less efficient than the methods you are used to at first, but allow yourself to fail and learn and grow. I promise that you will see returns on your investment.
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