Nice essay, says this fellow member of Ye Olde Phartz Clubbe.

As to the ultimate goal of my coding, let me quote the composer Gustav Mahler: when asked if he preferred to conduct or to compose, he replied, "I conduct to live. I live to compose."

I'm not quite at that stage, although I do have to say that my main use in programming these days is to provide a nice home for my family. In my precious spare time, I try to spend a little time learning new stuff (Haskell, anyone?) but I don't get the charge I used to from it. Like you, I challenge myself with physical exercise, working out in my karate classes.

But the monastery is a nice middle ground. When I have a chance, I'll answer questions and read thoughtful essays, and try to pick up a new trick or two. When I don't have time, well, I can always reset the counter in Newest Nodes later.

Do not rebuke them with harsh words ... but rather lead them gently - with URLs - so that they may learn wisdom.

In reply to Re: Look at the Big Picture by VSarkiss
in thread Look at the Big Picture by samizdat

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