I'm Not Smart Enough For Tech

You hear it all the time.

'I'm not smart enough for computer science.'

'I'm not good at math.'

'Only smart people choose the tech route, and there's no possible way I could make it in that field.'

Like many, I believed this for years, assuming it was only for geniuses who geeked out over algebra and calculus.

But when I delved in, I realized it wasn't. You don't need advanced math skills or Stephen Hawking's intelligence to thrive here.

In my experience, you need four things:

• Consistency

• Discipline

• Focus

• Patience

These are your keys to breaking into tech and staying there.

Can you consistently learn every day, even when it's challenging?

Can you display discipline to study and grow each day, even when you'd rather not?

Do you have the focus to concentrate on need-to-learn basics and not get distracted by the latest, flashy technology?

And can you patiently understand that success won't come overnight, that breaking into tech takes time?

If you can answer yes to these, you're on the path to success.

That's what I did.

I committed to coding every day. I focused strictly on my field, and patiently acknowledged it might take longer than expected.

Naturally, it wasn't always smooth sailing. Frustration mounted when I couldn't grasp some concepts. I even quit sometimes when challenges seemed insurmountable. There were moments of impatience, feeling like it was taking too long.

But know this—it will happen.

Your intelligence level isn't the main factor. Sure, it helps. But long-term success hinges on discipline, patience, focus, and consistency. That's how you shake off setbacks and keep moving forward.

Because that's all anyone can do.