I flunked out of computer science.

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The post uses a relatable narrative of overcoming failure and self-doubt, culminating in a message of hope and empowerment centered around the idea of 'one small win'. The visual progression from struggle to success, punctuated by the mention of Google and the personal story behind Doodle Dodge, creates an inspiring and shareable narrative.

Summary

The creator shares their journey from flunking out of computer science to working at Google, highlighting that a small win with a game they built, Doodle Dodge, was the turning point in their self-belief. They emphasize that sometimes, one small success is all that's needed to make the next step feel possible.

Structure

1Flunked out of computer science
2Worked at Google 10 years later
3Felt stuck and unable to compete
4Decided to start over, one step at a time
5

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I flunked out of computer science. 10 years later, I was working at Google. My journey was a bit slower, suboptimal, and maybe more arduous than some, but better late than never. The thing that changed everything wasn’t a huge comeback. It was one small game called Doodle Dodge. It made no money. There were no flashing lights. But it changed what I believed I was capable of. Sometimes you don’t need the whole plan. You just need one small win that makes the next step feel possible. What was yours?

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I flunked out of computer science. 10 years later, I was working at Google And it all started with 1 small win. My friends moved forward. They graduated, got jobs, moved on. Meanwhile, I was stuck. And my parents had no idea I was failing. And the failure started to take its toll. It felt like I just couldn't compete. my first real WFH office So I decided to start over. one class one assignment this keyboard is so clicky one day at a time I grew up with a love for video games. So I decided to try building one myself. Doodle Dodge. This was the first time coding finally felt creative. 3 months later. 13,000 downloads. But no money. No success. No flashing lights. the original Doodle Dodge I just went back to class. Doodle Dodge didn't change my life. The difference was... It changed what I believed about myself. Maybe I wasn't as incapable as I thought. So I built the next thing. Then the next. And the next. One step at a time. Maybe you don't need a huge comeback. Just one small win Sundance Resort I got to give an AI talk here. that makes the next step feel possible.