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README.md

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 Hacking is the art of using things in unintended ways. For example, if a software's trial is about to expire, you might be able to extend it by changing your computer's date to the previous week. That's hacking.
 
-There's no 'one right way' to learn hacking, all ways are right ways. That's why the purpose of this guide is to provide a direction rather than a roadmap. It may sound preachy/cringy in parts like the first sentence of this paragraph, sorry about that.
+There's no 'one right way' to learn hacking because it is a very broad term. That's why the purpose of this guide is to provide a direction rather than a roadmap. 
 
 If there's something you think should be added/improved, please [create an issue](https://github.com/s0md3v/be-a-hacker/issues/new).
 
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     - [I know nothing, I have no skills.](https://github.com/s0md3v/be-a-hacker#i-think-i-know-nothing-i-have-no-skills)
     - [How to avoid burnouts?](https://github.com/s0md3v/be-a-hacker#how-to-avoid-burnouts)
     - [I want to do great and innovative things.](https://github.com/s0md3v/be-a-hacker#i-want-to-do-great-and-innovative-things)
-    - [I want to do things but I end doing nothing all day](https://github.com/s0md3v/be-a-hacker#i-want-to-do-things-but-i-end-up-doing-nothing-all-day)
+    - [How do I become social and confident?](https://github.com/s0md3v/be-a-hacker#how-do-i-become-social-and-confident)
+    - [I want to do things but I end up doing nothing all day](https://github.com/s0md3v/be-a-hacker#i-want-to-do-things-but-i-end-up-doing-nothing-all-day)
 
 ## Origin of hacking
 I believe it is important to know your roots so let's talk about them without overanalyzing the origin.
@@ -51,12 +52,6 @@ If you have some information that you think might be helpful for other people, s
 3. You can only explain something if you understand it well which can be a self-check to see if you actually know enough about a topic.
 4. Exposure is a great thing. It will bring you opportunities and the power to influence people for good.
 
-### Don't be a 'rockstar'
-A rockstar is a person who might be skilled but isn't a very good person to work/talk with. They often have a big ego, they like to work alone because they know* everything and they often look down on people. It doesn't essentially mean that they are bad people because this behavior can be both intentional and unintentional. The point is, they look bad doing so and more importantly, make others feel bad.\
-To be honest, this is a common problem and I too once started to slip into this zone due to depression, it was not fun, that's why I have included it.
-
-tl;dr: Don't be some egoistic genius sitting in a room.
-
 ### Do cool shit
 Be curious, experiment a lot, build cool shit, that's the entire point, that's how it all started. If you spend your life using techniques and tools developed by other people, what's the point of choosing a cool path like this?
 
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 - Start a blog, you can start by compiling all the knowledge about one topic from different sources into one article. Give credit tho.
 - Start writing tools (they don't need to be open source)
-- Become a part of communities, I suggest [Many Hats Club](https://discord.gg/infosec) on discord and following relevant people on Twitter.
+- Become a part of communities
 - When you have start getting a grip on your favorite subject, watch talks related to it. An archive can be found on [infocon.org](https://infocon.org).
 
 ## FAQ
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 **Do you have skills and some quality public work?**
 Do freelancing or start applying for jobs.
 
+### I am in school/college, how do I manage my time?
+> Note: These instructions are only for those who have made up their mind about working in tech.
+
+If you are in school, learn science and maths well. This knowledge is vital. Don't care too much about grades if getting admission in nearby college won't be difficult. Use the rest of your time to hang out with your friends, excercise and sharpen your skills. First 2 are not optional.
+
+If you are in college, spend more time getting better at your tech stuff. You only need to pass the exams and get a degree; grades won't matter at all while finding a job. If you did all the 3 things I mentioned for school years - you will be a healthy, social and capable individual at this point. If you have already fucked up one or more of the 3, it's alright - you can fix that now but do it asap.
+
 ### I think I know nothing, I have no skills.
 Okay, how did you come to this conclusion? Did you get this feedback from multiple recent interviews? Do you just don't understand a single word when two 'experts' of your field are talking?
 
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 Burnouts happen when you either work for too long or work on the same thing for long. Making sure to learn new things and having fun every day will keep burnouts away.
 
-### How do I become social and confident?
-The thing that stops us from getting out of our comfort zone is that we are afraid that we will end up making a fool of ourselves. If this is you, read along.
-
-We often end up thinking things like, what if the presentation I have worked so hard for, doesn't go right? What if I go and talk to this person and they don't like me or I mess up my words? What if I upload my real picutre on the internet and everyone finds me ugly?\
-The truth is, nobody cares. People trip while walking all the time, forget important things, tweet things that end up destroying their career, mess up their words etc. Why do you think you are so important that people will make a big deal out of your mistakes and remember it for months? Everybody is a clown, so are you and no matter how hard you try, you will mess up eventually because its what normal people do.\
-Make peace wtih it and do it as early as possible. You don't want to miss out on oppurtunities because you didn't realize you are a clown just like the rest of the 8 billion people.
-
 ### I want to do great and innovative things.
 This talk by Haroon Meer tackles this problem very well: [You and your research](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoVx_-bM8Tg). This is a hacking specific version of  the original "[You and your research](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1zDuOPkMSw)" talk given to science students by Dr. Richard W. Hamming.
 
+You may also want to read my blog about [Creativity, Self-Doubt and Doing Remarkable Work](https://s0md3v.github.io/blog/creativity-and-self-doubt).
+
 ### I want to do things but I end up doing nothing all day.
 
 Are you stuck in a phase where you know you have important things to do but you can't get them done? Never having enough motivation to start them, losing focus after a short time or just doing nothing all day and then feeling bad about it?