Definitely. The magic here is that there is a lot of hidden, intrinsic value that comes from doing this sort of thing, which isn't immediately obvious to other

Definitely. The magic here is that there is a lot of hidden, intrinsic value that comes from doing this sort of thing, which isn't immediately obvious to others, and often even you at the time. I have noticed a trend, when creating software and technology projects for myself, which is that a surprisingly percentage of those projects end up being useful in the not too distant future for commercial projects. In ways that always surprise me. And even without that, the skills I learn tend to end up being as valuable as whatever direct or time-saving value the script/program gives me.