Ruby Is Slow, and Rails Doesn’t Scale Well

Many define intelligence at least partly as the ability to learn from one’s
experiences. If I make a mistake and I’m intelligent I should be able to see
what I did wrong, adjust, and avoid the problem in the future. That’s fine,
but I have a better definition.

I think what’s even more important is the ability to learn from
other peoples’ experiences.

You are only one person making mistakes. It would take forever to gather
enough experience from just your own life. The true power comes from being
able to actively grow by absorbing the experiences of others — even
fictional characters — while watching T.V., movies, reading books, and
observing the lives of those you meet.

Become that person and make the mistakes they make. See where it gets them
and incorporate that knowledge into your collective experience as if it were
your own. This gives you the wisdom of many.: