Maybe try to make enough money programming, which is a well-paying reliable career, whilst leaving enough energy and time for the others? Being a musician soun

Maybe try to make enough money programming, which is a well-paying reliable career, whilst leaving enough energy and time for the others? Being a musician sounds wonderful, and certainly seems to work out for some people, but for others that I know, despite being very talented, its a horrendous slog, constant travelling, anti-social hours, not compatible with having a family, struggling financially. One can be an amateur musician and have a lot of fun. Writing and painting I'd think you could slot around other stuff, neither of those exactly a way to make a living nowadays, unless you're truly amazing and get the right break. But programming jobs can suck all your energy, so be careful where you work. Public sector e:g gov't, academia, can be the answer here. Less well-paying , but still allows you to be a rounded person. Or work in private sector but take sabbaticals. I think your "problem" is a good one to have ;). Much better to be a well-rounded interesting person with a dilemmna what to spend time on, than just being money-driven. (This all assumes you're not independently wealthy / trust fund etc ;). If you have that, well ditch the programming and enjoy the others ;). )