The way I do it is if I have an idea and I want to put in the work to produce it, I'll use my free time to make it like I would spend time on a hobby. A few hours here and there.
Some days I'm too tired to do it, and that's fine. Like going hiking, doing photography, painting, sports, or reading. I'm capable of doing all those things and I can make a strict schedule for them but I choose not to. I'd rather do them in my own time and have fun with them.
It's the difference between a professional photographer doing wedding shoots and the same photographer going out in their free time to take pictures of what they feel like taking. One is work, the other is for fun and enjoyment.
Don't let people who look down on you prevent you from living your life the way you want to. It's yours to decide just as their life is theirs.
I also want to note, this is different than having a goal in mind and spending time practicing. If you choose to try to advance your career, then go for it but also keep in mind your own physical and mental limitations. Take a break now and then, go for a walk, introduce some enjoyment and friends. There's no point to success if you're too sick to enjoy it.
Yes, I agree. What you're talking about touches a bit on the controversial subject of making a job out of your passion. I came to work as a frontend dev pretty late and it wasn't my first decision but it is a hobby that turned into a job.
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The way I do it is if I have an idea and I want to put in the work to produce it, I'll use my free time to make it like I would spend time on a hobby. A few hours here and there.
Some days I'm too tired to do it, and that's fine. Like going hiking, doing photography, painting, sports, or reading. I'm capable of doing all those things and I can make a strict schedule for them but I choose not to. I'd rather do them in my own time and have fun with them.
It's the difference between a professional photographer doing wedding shoots and the same photographer going out in their free time to take pictures of what they feel like taking. One is work, the other is for fun and enjoyment.
Don't let people who look down on you prevent you from living your life the way you want to. It's yours to decide just as their life is theirs.
I also want to note, this is different than having a goal in mind and spending time practicing. If you choose to try to advance your career, then go for it but also keep in mind your own physical and mental limitations. Take a break now and then, go for a walk, introduce some enjoyment and friends. There's no point to success if you're too sick to enjoy it.
Yes, I agree. What you're talking about touches a bit on the controversial subject of making a job out of your passion. I came to work as a frontend dev pretty late and it wasn't my first decision but it is a hobby that turned into a job.