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In some way notch really is a model for what a programmer should be. Still I am not sure, if I really want to be like him. I want that ability to focus on somet
by erikb 15y ago
In some way notch really is a model for what a programmer should be. Still I am not sure, if I really want to be like him. I want that ability to focus on something for 2 days straight without any deviation. But living like that for many years (which is nessesary to develop so much skill I guess) is just not really a life I want to live.
- AdamTReineke 15y agoI would wager that if you could maintain that focus for three days, you could probably take a four day weekend every week and still stay ahead of people who might work 40 hours but are slaves to their distractions.
- doctoboggan 15y agoI doubt anyone could maintain that focus for three days on a consistent basis. This was a speed programming contest, I do not think he routinely programs that fast.
- csomar 15y agoDon't forget productivity. If you can concentrate/focus for 10 hours a day, you can work 50hours a week and have free weekends and still 10hours ahead of the average developer. If you are more productive, your output will be even higher. Increase your productivity by improving your environment, sleep, food...I think 48hours are good to have fun/make a short travel.
- erikb 15y agoYeah. That's why I want to improve my focus to a way higher level. And actually focus is what I suck most at. I bet the only reason I get anything done at all is years of experience and some god given talent. Milk glass has more focus then me.