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Heart attacks are so common. Another reason developers should watch and track their health (not saying Jim wasn't healthy). All the pizza and sugary caffeine drinks I've consumed just to keep coding probably wasn't smart.


He likely wasn't healthy; you just have to look at a picture of him to see that he was at least 50 lbs overweight (if not more). That much extra weight will increase your risk of heart attack significantly.


he's also dead. That's a good indication too.


While we're building things, we shouldn't lose track of staying somewhat healthy. Exercise, eat well, and sleep.

I never knew of Jim before today. His passing is sad news, yet I'm glad to be joining a community that has role models like Jim.




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