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Ask HN: What’s the character difference between a pioneer and a follower?
6 by bt3 | 3 comments on Hacker News.
Recently read an article about some very clever hackers, who ultimately got in trouble for what they were doing (penetrating multi-billion dollar company networks). Disregarding their motives (noting it wasn’t money or fame), I was left wondering how those individuals were able to do the things they did, especially as young as they were (teenagers). I have no doubt there is a tremendous level of intellectual curiosity, but I haven’t been able to rationalize the difference in “character” that makes some capable of being pioneers (especially at a young age and lacking experience), versus those who require steps or detailed resources to accomplish similar (or derived) objectives.

Recently read an article about some very clever hackers, who ultimately got in trouble for what they were doing (penetrating multi-billion dollar company networks). Disregarding their motives (noting it wasn’t money or fame), I was left wondering how those individuals were able to do the things they did, especially as young as they were (teenagers). I have no doubt there is a tremendous level of intellectual curiosity, but I haven’t been able to rationalize the difference in “character” that makes some capable of being pioneers (especially at a young age and lacking experience), versus those who require steps or detailed resources to accomplish similar (or derived) objectives.