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Re:Why working on a side project is your best move as a deve... by davman on Friday June 08, 2018 @07:13AM (#17264253)
I'd love to be able to think of a side project I'm actually enthused to work on. I don't know if I'm burning out but nothing really seems interesting enough to me to put the effort in.
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Re:Why working on a side project is your best move as a deve... by tcbawo on Friday June 08, 2018 @10:32AM (#17265771)
I highly recommend taking up a musical instrument, learning a new language, or training for a 5k/marathon.
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Re:Why working on a side project is your best move as a deve... by davman on Friday June 08, 2018 @10:37AM (#17265821)
I should definitely try and get fit. Music and languages are beyond me unfortunately!
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Re:Why working on a side project is your best move as a deve... by tcbawo on Friday June 08, 2018 @12:52PM (#17267316)
I thought so too, but it's rewarding to make progess!
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Re:Why working on a side project is your best move as a deve... by wisebit on Friday June 08, 2018 @01:42PM (#17267867)
Don't sweat it, it comes and goes.

At this point I don't feel guilty anymore when I'm not feeling motivated, because I know it'll be back some time soon. At the beginning I'd get worried I'd never be motivated again, now I just treat it as a "part-time vacation". Read history books, play tennis, cycle and enjoy my family. :)

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