It really depends what problem you're solving. Not all problems require elegant solutions that other programmers will admire. If that's the case, you have sev

It really depends what problem you're solving. Not all problems require elegant solutions that other programmers will admire. If that's the case, you have several options: 1. Switch to a "harder" problem (however that's defined), that necessitates an elegant solution that will impress other programmers. 2. Ignore the desire to impress people who don't matter to your business. 3. There is no third option.