If you aren't sure which way to do something, do it both ways and see which works better. — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Focused, hard work is the real key to success. Keep your eyes on the goal, and just keep taking the next step… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
The idea that I can be presented with a problem, set out to logically solve it with the tools at hand, and wind up… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
The situation is so much better for programmers today - a cheap used PC, a linux CD, and an internet account, and you have… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
In the information age, the barriers [to entry into programming] just aren't there. The barriers are self imposed. If you want to set off… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Programming in the abstract sense is what I really enjoy. I enjoy lots of different areas of it... I'm taking a great deal of… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
I really think, if anything, there is more evidence to show that the violent games reduce aggression and violence. There have actually been some… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
I recognize that I possess a very special intellect, but at the same time, I recognize that I'm lacking in a lot of areas.… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Some cynical people think that every activity must revolve around the mighty dollar, and that anyone saying otherwise is just attempting to delude the… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
You can prematurely optimize maintainability, flexibility, security, and robustness just like you can performance. — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Honestly, I spend very little time thinking about past events, and I certainly don't have them ranked in any way. I look back and… — John Carmack Copy Share Image