That describes 95% of web front-end programmers I have ever known -- and I wish I could do something about it.

'Resistance' as Steven Pressfield would call it. Highly recommend 'The War of Art' to all.

Non-affiliate Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1...

I know HN frowns on 'me to' posts, but I'll take the hit for this one - this is an excellent book, and I recommend it, too.

"Me, too" is frowned upon because it doesn't add much of substance to the conversation, yet feels like a contribution. Adding specifics about why you like it, providing relevant details, not only conveys your recommendation, but also is a beneficial contribution to the discussion.

Let me add then that it is less of a feel good book and more of a practical book.

It focuses on things you can do something about like getting started in time.

At the same time it is easy to read so I actually finished it.

I do that with photography. Spending hours reading reviews instead of going out taking pictures.

Find a photo you like, replicate it.

Rinse and repeat. (Eventually you'll build up enough skill to be able to do something unique, or a mashup, yourself.)

Exercise isn't 'fire and forget' - you're supposed to do it all your life. Nothing wrong with a bit of research ahead of time here.

This is called "maximizers vs satisficers". They each have their place.