A long time ago something about computers sparked your interest and curiosity. You followed that spark maybe not even knowing where it would take you. Now the "real" world doesn't care about that spark, but they CANNOT put it out. Only you can. Go way back and find that time in the beginning that started it all. Re-connect with your first experience. That's what got you this far and it's what will keep you going. It's what I always focus on, and this is my twentieth year as a software developer.