Your "best developer self" is the one who supports themselves and their family financially - unless your mortgage is paid by good vibes, karma, or upvotes. Tail

Your "best developer self" is the one who supports themselves and their family financially - unless your mortgage is paid by good vibes, karma, or upvotes. Tailor your mindset and skills to accomplish that goal, and you'll be alright. Just remember, you never get to stop - the tools and needs keep changing, and if you want to accomplish that all-important goal of supporting the people who depend on you, then you must change right along with them.