Comments on: Be Chill. It’ll make you smarter.

By: Neil Sarkar

Neil Sarkar — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:39:40 +0000

hey thanks a lot man, I appreciate it…it's actually my first blog post ever. And you know, about the analogies, I never really noticed myself but I've been getting that a lot recently.

Thanks again for the kind words man

By: Command me, Baby: 3. Learning in the 21st Century

Command me, Baby: 3. Learning in the 21st Century — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:38:12 +0000

[...] topic is optimization. Not of algorithms or hardware, but specifically mental optimization — optimization of the most important computer in any programming equation: your [...]

By: Build for Sheep (because they’re the strongest)

Build for Sheep (because they’re the strongest) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:19:18 +0000

[...] Now, I want to make it very clear that by no means am I advocating the other extreme, which is not trusting anybody but yourself. I think that’s actually the least effective way to get what you want out of life. I’m just illustrating what I consider to be a fact: that most people in most situations do not think for themselves. Am I somehow above this? Hell no I love collaborating and relying on other people’s expertise…I wholeheartedly believe you should only engage your mental faculties when you have to (see: “Be Chill. It’ll make you smarter.”). [...]

By: Paul Gordon

Paul Gordon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:28:42 +0000

A man after my own heart. A fantastic read, I’m forwarding this on to all my pure-techie colleagues…

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:33:30 +0000

Great blog, Neil I’m so proud !!! Keep ‘em coming. And amazing use of Spec article.

By: Lazy Web Development | Sankho Mallik . com

Lazy Web Development | Sankho Mallik . com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:17:39 +0000

[...] my buddy Neil Sarkar recently wrote about being lazier when it comes to programming. Though there’s some wavering of topic, the main idea is that as programmers, it’s not [...]

By: Chris @ Rizzo Tees

Chris @ Rizzo Tees — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:40:57 +0000

My head hurts now. That means you’re a smart guy!

By: Neil Sarkar

Neil Sarkar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:04:05 +0000

ya that article is a blast from the past right? i wish the online version had the pictures in it still, they were phenomenal. hope cadwalader is going well mang

By: Barnaby

Barnaby — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:09:03 +0000

Hey Neil, Nice blog post. I love the analogy, “treat life like a game of Rummy 500.” It’s probably one of the best analogies I’ve heard in a long time.

By: Jared Sunshine

Jared Sunshine — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:42:49 +0000

I completely forgot I was quoted in that Spec story on the Sarkar philosophy of life. How’s it going, Neil? I liked the restaurant simile, but the information efficiency of neglecting to remember the names of people in bars was even better. You always have been the best guy I know with metaphor.

By: Neil Sarkar

Neil Sarkar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:16 +0000

hey thanks a lot man, I appreciate it…it’s actually my first blog post ever. And you know, about the analogies, I never really noticed myself but I’ve been getting that a lot recently.

Thanks again for the kind words man

By: Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:42:24 +0000

GREAT INFO and very well written!! Easy read and very informative. I love your analogies