Author may struggle with on-the-spot problem solving bits but could possibly be better at other things. I find as I age, my ability to solve the on-the-spot th

Author may struggle with on-the-spot problem solving bits but could possibly be better at other things. I find as I age, my ability to solve the on-the-spot things depends on my mood and background energy levels. The 'magic focus of youth' is 8 hours/day, as you are older it's only 4. Some days more, some less. Other thoughts and responsibilities wear you down as well aka kids, family, preparing for Christmas. But you do have the experience of wisdom and perspective and overall I'm a way, way better developer. I've written so many algorithms, dealt with so many platforms, seen so many things fail (and work), most of it is not even intimidating, just work. There's different ways to be 'good' at something.