Focused, hard work is the real key to success. Keep your eyes on the goal, and just keep taking the next step towards completing it. If you aren't sure which way to do something, do it both ways and see… — 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
I have fond memories of the development work that led to a lot of great things in modern gaming - the intensity of the… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
If you're willing to restrict the flexibility of your approach, you can almost always do something better — John Carmack Copy Share Image
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