CronoDAS comments on Log-normal Lamentations - Less Wrong

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Comment author: CronoDAS 22 May 2015 08:08:05AM *  1 point [-]

I've had the following conversation. It was frustrating.

Me: You're better than me at X. I've put a lot of effort into X and would like to be better, but I've done all I think I can on my own. Can you help me?
Someone I know: Sorry, I don't have time to take on an apprentice right now. Come back when you're closer to being a peer, then we can work together.
Me: Sigh...

Comment author: Lumifer 22 May 2015 04:00:23PM 3 points [-]

Well, you want something (likely, considerable effort) from another person. What are you offering in exchange?

Comment author: IlyaShpitser 22 May 2015 11:14:48AM *  2 points [-]

Perhaps they are worried that in many apprentice/master relationships, the master gets out less than she puts in. Consider making it worth their while (I don't necessarily mean money) -- people do not owe you energy.