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[jack]

I think my brain is hardwired to solve problems in the most elegant way. This has good consequences (I got a good degree from Cambridge, am paid £n0k/yr to program, and can beat Tony at noughts and crosses generalisations) and bad consequences (I don't like asking for directions or other help, I find it hard to get on well with people, etc).

When I was young, it used to almost be a point of pride that I didn't comment my code. Now I do so quite well, or so I believe. But I think both stem from the same underlying trait. When I was young, I saw the problem as "Write this program." Now, the problem has evolved into "Write this program so it works, and solves a specific problem, and in the future update it with the least possible effort."

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[beckyc.livejournal.com]

Quite frequently, asking for directions is both the most simple and elegant way to do things.

Other times, of course, it's shameful and means losing face. Knowing which is which quickly is important.

[mair_in_grenderich]

but is it the most fun? :-)

[cartesiandaemon.livejournal.com]

ROFL. Exactly. It's easy to get stuck on being determined to figure it out for yourself when the real goal should be to get where you're going. If you're enjoying walking in nice weather, that's good, but if you're in a hurry that's bad.