There are so many stories about not wanting to work for someone else, etc. Doesn't anyone feel that working for an employer gives you a lot more freedom as opposed to trying to run your own business?
Of course some people are luckier than others in terms of their job arrangements but even so I'm sure there are plenty of us who have flexibility and job satisfaction.
If you are one of those, how do you keep yourself motivated? I feel like with the demands of the full time job, and the growth that it requires, plus the learning I need to go through for my own product, PLUS having a family life means that sometimes it's just too much to handle.
Any insights?
Great question Animesh.
I'm truly happy with my daily job but I still work on my side projects. Here are my reasons:
I agree that having a full time job, a side hustle, and a family can be totally overwhelming.
I don't know much about motivation. It seems like it's something that comes and goes. What I know if that I'm not having fun or feeling energized by the work I do then I just forget about it. There's no point in continuing it.
I try to make it fun:
I don't know, it's kinda like a ritual that I enjoy. It sounds silly but it works for me.
Hope it helps.
Anyways good luck!
Hi Ruben thanks for such a detailed reply!
I agree with making it fun and engaging in other ways. I just invested in a good chair and an ergonomic keyboard myself :)
My coping strategy is pretty much the same as yours. For the past week I have done almost nothing on my project and just played Age Of Empires in my downtime :D
And this is the part that I feel guilty about every now and then.
Dude Age of Empires is the shit! I just downloaded the definitive edition yesterday. Pretty good stuff.
Sometimes people need a rest. I don't think you should feel guilty.
Anyways I once read this tweet from Daniel Vasallo
I think about it from time to time. If you feel something is off maybe change it.