Learning patience isn’t enough. You have to learn *when* to be patient.

Heuristics are like code syntax checkers for ideas. They don’t tell you if it works, but will make it easier to understand and communicate to humans.

Most arguments are just people pointing to different parts of a distribution curve and saying their part is right.

tl;dr how to function as an adult

Attempting to teach my son about the future: Me: If you got to meet the 80 year old version of yourself, what would he say? My son: I like Werther’s

Knowing why is overrated.

Code that runs untouched for 30 years is simultaneously: - legacy and outdated - reliable and low maintenance The option you choose reveals more about your intent than the code itself.

The most underrated response to any question: It doesn’t matter

I think about this often. Once you see it (esp in corporate), it’s hard to unsee

Art: you’re buying a story that only you can tell.

Ready to head back to the office

Shel Silverstein snuck in a lesson to kids on creativity and entrepreneurship.

Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist. Picasso

Inside every adult is the heart of a child. We just gradually convince ourselves that we have to act more like adults. –Miyamoto

Twitter facilitates important cultural exchange TIL mac and cheese sandwiches exist