> Many creative professionals (that includes programmers) will go and do the thing they like instead of doing the thing that is needed. I'll add to your list o

> Many creative professionals (that includes programmers) will go and do the thing they like instead of doing the thing that is needed. I'll add to your list of examples: lawyers representing their clients often want to make new precedent with the court and the direction of the law, rather than just getting their client our of a burdensome lawsuit.