(a very smart guy! Whose other writings I enjoy and frequently agree with!) posits that there is a bright line between people with the True Mind of a Programmer and everyone else, who are lacking the intellectual capacity needed to succeed in the field. That bright line consists, according to him, of pointers and recursion (there are primers and for the curious).By clapping more or less, you can signal to us which stories really stand out.

Some of them go along happily with the schemes because they are sociopaths themselves. Others have no idea what they&aposre a part of because they&aposre under the narcissistic spell. According , abusive people can be charming and loving when being watched by an outside audience, such as their family or friends, but they can become a monster when you&aposre both in the privacy of your own home.

Discovering what you’re passionate about in life and what matters to you is a full-contact sport, a trial-and-error process. None of us know exactly how we feel about an until we .

I’m a little ashamed to admit that part of my motivation for studying computer science was that I wanted to prove I was smart, and I wanted to be able to get Smart Person jobs. I also liked thinking about math and theory ( blew my mind at an impressionable age) and the program was a good fit. It wasn’t enough to sustain me for long, though, until I found ways to connect technology to the things I really loved, like music and literature.By clapping more or less, you can signal to us which stories really

You’re not going to be able to be there for someone at every moment of every day. Set some limits on things you’re willing and not willing to do – stick to them! (For example, work out if you&aposre comfortable about accompanying them to their appointments.) While, in most circumstances, it&aposs a good idea to give a friend time to come around to the idea of seeking help, if you think someone is in danger or is at risk as a result of what’s going on, it’s important that you .

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