I had a huge interest in game programming as a child. My older brothers and their friends were making text based RPGS. I however was a pretty good athlete and didn't have a hard time making friends like they did. I went from being a star junior high athlete to convincing my parents I wanted to be homeschooled so I could play on my computer all day.

I had a natural advantage in athletics so that some of my peers could not compete not matter how hard they tried. I think this is what helps me accept that there are hackers out there that will blow me away no matter how much of an effort I put into this.