Fast is better than slow
The article emphasizes the importance of speed in programming and problem-solving. It argues that being fast leads to better decision-making and learning opportunities. The author provides practical tips for increasing speed without succumbing to hustle culture.
- ▪Fast programmers tend to produce results more quickly, which enhances their effectiveness.
- ▪Delaying tasks often leads to unnecessary discomfort and inefficiency.
- ▪Sharing work early and accepting feedback can accelerate progress significantly.
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Fast is better than slow May 23, 2026 Don’t question why. Fast is better than slow. That’s just how it is. Your job is to take everything you can already do and do it faster. If you can embrace the idea that fast is intrinsically better than slow, you’re halfway home. If you can get an entire team of players to embrace that idea, you’re going to win a lot of games. All other things being equal, if I can get the ball from Point A to Point B with one touch, it is better than getting it there in two touches. Why? Because one touch is faster than two touches, and fast is better than slow. — Dan Blank, Soccer IQ About 10 years ago, I realized all the best programmers I had worked with had something in common: they were fast.
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