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JohnnyMX

Hi Liam great post,

My thoughts, a little late but I would like to share them with you and all friends here.

I understand you completely, I've been developing software since 1998, I'm not that old, I'm only 35 but started to write code since highschool.

And yes, you definitely will found yourself in the point where can't/want to code everytime-everyday.

What works for me, and helps me to regain my passion about software development, is the selection of my projects. Yes, you have projects you "must" do, for work, for customers, etc, but I also select side projects, with passion about solving a real problem.

I've found that, If I look for projects where I feel I'm creating great value, I just can't stop developing it. Not only economical value, but social, human, health, etc.

But, never forget to rest. Take breaks, at least one day everyweek.

I have a Wife and small children so they have taught me to take breaks, and enjoy my family as much as I enjoy to engineer and develop software solutions. That balance helps alot to keep motivated to write code outside of work (if you want to).

The best for you,
Your friend Jonnatan.