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> what is the difference between coaching football or basketball and teaching history or English? 1. A sports coach can force a player out of the games or out of the team if that p…

> The underlying issue is that people are afraid to try and explore. > Skilled computer users, on the other hand, don't let a failing model bother them. They just try something els…

For hands-on practice, try this: http://projecteuler.net/ An HN-er recommended this in an article last night. Also, as ugly and difficult as it will seem at first, invest the time …

Notice how, more than once, the man refuses a well paying job because it is difficult to do, but also does so with the understanding that enduring that hardship would lift him out …

throwaway_stuck: 1. Is programming the right job for you? If you feel uncomfortable or dismissive of this line of thinking, consider a quote by Jefferson: "Question with boldness e…

Before I came here, I did my own brief (and likely inaccurate) calculations: Distance to Gliese 581 g: 21 light years Speed of Helios 2 (fastest manmade object in space) = ~ 241350…

> Every time I try to learn programming, it feels painfully slow compared to other things I've picked up. It's probably slow because you're not having fun with it. You're probably …