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Joined 16 years ago
Joined 16 years ago
When I code, I'm mostly just thinking hard and not very happy. The best part is the "aha" moment, and the huge dopamine kick of solving the programming/debugging problem. It is also NOT addicting.
These are two completely different things. I'm not sure why you're so determined to compare the two. They are insanely different.
Also, I'm speculating here, but I think he is on Testosterone Replacement Therapy, which also has insane energy, mood and cognitive enhancements.
Lastly he takes a ton of stimulants.
I don't for a moment think he's working purely off "natural" energy.
You must be living under a rock, or willfully blind.
After about 6 months you'll see incredible results. Keep going.
Makes me think how often people have been prescribed antidepressants when it could really be a hormonal problem.
C++ is insanely bloated and complex. If there is a book distilling the best and cleanest parts of the language, I might give it another look. Haven't considered it in earnest since College.