I really feel that if you don't feel you're learning from those around you, you need to find a new gig or environment for yourself. I'm lucky to be in a situat

I really feel that if you don't feel you're learning from those around you, you need to find a new gig or environment for yourself. I'm lucky to be in a situation where I'm surrounded by smarter programmers. I'm learning tons and the effects have been very noticeable. Some "better" programmers can be hard to deal with but if you have patience and a willingness to learn you will benefit greatly.