[hippich]

I find his experience is very fulfilling. In the beginning he had fun times doing stuff which actually delivered some results. Probably gradually became aware of wrong chooses he made and discovered architect side of coding... I kinda feel this is a way to learn it. I think you need this excitement of fast moving to keep engaged - it is hacker part of coding. When you are young it is okey to try something, may be break something and move on.

... Or may be I think like that only because I can see myself almost in every single line author posted :)