My Little Corner: Don't be too picky

Monday, May 3, 2010

Don't be too picky

I quote from Don Knuth:

If you optimize everything, you will always be unhappy.

Remember the 80-20 rule, also known as the Pareto's Principle. Roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Don't be too picky.

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