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Discussion on: The fine line between being lazy and challenging yourself

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Michal Lichwa

Every person is different, but I would have a really hard time learning something new without the need to solve a problem I'm having. I'm of an opinion that writing code is boring so it is hard to force yourself and keep up with learning. Maybe that is why you think you're trying to stick to design- which is - what you know best and what interests you?
I'm a programmer but sometimes I try to play with Indesign and Photoshop to make a logo or edit something I need for work. But I do it only when I need something... otherwise I have no interest learning Indesign. And since I almost always need something from Photoshop, I know it well enough to get by :)
I would suggest finding yourself a problem you would like to solve with code. A website? Small iOS app... idk. It will make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Also... if you're proficient with Adobe Suite and know all the shortcuts for those apps, I'm sure you will find programming to be easy ;)