I have two methods: One, think of what you have to do and find the smallest possible task that's still interesting (e.g read the first paragraph of a book, wr

I have two methods: One, think of what you have to do and find the smallest possible task that's still interesting (e.g read the first paragraph of a book, write the cornerstone function of your program and leave the menus for later) and start with that. Chances are that, as you go along, your interest in the subject will build and you'll end up working for hours. Two, find a way to make that disgusting job fun. Maybe you can write the most important part of your program in your favourite language and the GUI in the one you've wanted to learn for years but haven't had the time, so you are still using your time wisely in spite of writing a GUI. It's all about tricking yourself.