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I have this problem as well. I keep getting the urge to code. I keep hoping it becomes practical and that I get something (meaning $) out of it, but the truth
by hrabago 17y ago
I have this problem as well. I keep getting the urge to code. I keep hoping it becomes practical and that I get something (meaning $) out of it, but the truth is that's just an excuse I use to justify spending so much of my free time to code. The problem is that once I've solved the core coding problems, progress stalls. I'm still worried about the day my wife gives up on the idea and I lose the coding time I get now.
- allenp 17y agoI know what you mean. I did that a lot (hard coding problems, hoping to get money, just an excuse to code). What I ended up realizing was that for me coding is like mountain climbing, and that I really enjoy each new peak. There is some research into the problem space, the ascent, the feeling of victory, but the descent (aka the supporting code around the core problem) while possibly challenging just isn't satisfying. If you're able (hourly pay/equity/whatever) and want to see some of your things get off the ground, find someone else that hasn't climbed those boring/supporting peaks and give them a chance to help and to do some climbing of their own.
- eelco 17y agoBetter yet, find someone that can ship. (And watch Seth Godin talk: http://vimeo.com/5895898 http://vimeo.com/5895898)