I go through different phases in what my brain can use for music. Sometimes I want really loud, energetic music with powerful rock lyrics. Those are usually ama

I go through different phases in what my brain can use for music. Sometimes I want really loud, energetic music with powerful rock lyrics. Those are usually amazing days because being able to function at a high level while taking in competing information often means I'm well rested and in a good mood. Usually though I can't listen to music with lyrics. I used to listen to a lot of classical but lately it feels like classical is just a genre of music that demands an insane amount of attention. It's like a painting that tries to use every colour. Can't really hang it without noticing the colours every time you walk by. I feel like when I'm in the best possible state that I don't even need music though. In this state its like 'okay, I feel motivated, I know exactly what I'm going to do today. Now I begin.' I can move complex systems around like they're children's toys and the outside world speeds past without me blinking. It feels good making stuff. I definitely think that as a profession we're lucky to be software engineers. It's not physically demanding and I feel like it gives off a crap load of dopamine.