Wow, I'm have just started trying out the management track in my company, and your post is very motivating. As in, I thought I would lose out on the programming

Wow, I'm have just started trying out the management track in my company, and your post is very motivating. As in, I thought I would lose out on the programming part, but if I end up with the same experience as you, I will make up for it by doing hobby projects again.