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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

I started programming out of a desire for approval and acceptance, which stemmed from losing my father at a young age and feeling a longing for that figure in my life.

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ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461

@ Lex Fridman

ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461

03/23/25

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Nate Blecharczyk

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I started programming at a young age, which built my confidence and set me on a path to entrepreneurship, showing that early experiences can be crucial for future success.

Luis von Ahn

05/10/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

I learned how to code out of necessity when my mother bought me a computer instead of a Nintendo, so I had to figure out how to use it and eventually create my own games.

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I started programming at maybe 15.

Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

I was profoundly impacted by the idea that programming allows you to express huge possibilities, and I felt like I could build anything.

Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

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From my childhood, I developed a love for computers and design, which started when I was five years old and wanted to play games on a Commodore 64.

Microsoft Cast

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@ Microsoft

I wanted to be a developer and write code.

Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

Programming is not just a job; it's a source of joy and meaning. Creating something that others use is fulfilling and fun.

Narendra Modi

03/16/25

@ Lex Fridman

I often lost myself in thoughts about serving others, and I felt a strong desire to do something meaningful from a young age.

Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

The hardest part of programming for me was when I knew everything about a codebase, leading to a lack of creativity and excitement in my work.