Great minds still search for an answer.
"The need for mystery is greater than the need for an answer".
And yet there is great value to getting "no" for an answer because it is a word that can point us in the right direction.
I had to get very creative about finding computers to use and reaching out to friends and family to tell them what my skill set was and what sorts of clients would be great for me (Answer: anyone who needed anything, I would help for a fee).
Asking questions is great, particularly if you're searching for an answer, but a conversation is a two-way street, and you gotta give a little in order to get something back.
"Jo, Jo Lusby from Penguin China," continues Li Er. "She rang and asked if I wanted to come and I said I wasn't sure but she called again and said 'Come, come, it will be great.' She wouldn't take no for an answer".
A three-card spread is great for divining answers to uncomplicated questions, for refocusing on simplicity an for beginners who have just started reading.
"Twitter is great for getting answers to any niggling questions you have, for clearing up any confusion with the application process and for getting quick snapshots of university life," says Sabrina Francis, social media officer at City University London.
"If you have a good search question, Google is great for answering it," Mr. Duguid said.
Hands-on classes led by professionals can be great for getting questions answered and seeing the code in action.
