I wouldn't agree. Since it's an 'Advice to my young self'. I would say either forget side projects (to be boring as hell), or invest more in side projects (tak

I wouldn't agree. Since it's an 'Advice to my young self'. I would say either forget side projects (to be boring as hell), or invest more in side projects (take some risks). I have been haunted by sloppy side projects for many years because day job makes me both mentally physically exhausted. Until recently I realized if I quit my job and my life wouldn't fall apart that much, and I can spend more time on the projects I'm interested in without worrying about the return rate.