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School break is in full swing!

Juggling kids at home & work is a challenge.

- I find it super hard to immerse into work.
- Very easy to break the flow.
- Even at 5 PM, switching gears is no piece of cake.

Any similar struggles? How do you overcome? #buildinpublic
Fellow creators!

Did you come across problems that are worth productizing but you did not have time to work on?

List it here! We can inspire each other!

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@JustinQuda My experiences are the some. Love the #buildinpublic community
Do I buy the Electron for Desktop Apps on Udemy for $15 or Stellaris game on Steam for $10?

- Learning a new technology that might be useful in the future (8 hours).
- Letting out steam enjoying this kick-ass strategy game.

Which one I should go with?

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When I need ideas, I take a walk or move the lawn to help me to get into the zone.

What is your favorite technique for stimulating creativity?

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I am slowly progressing with the Joy of React course by @JoshWComeau and I must tell you that this is the best programming course I ever took!

And I had a few!

Even looking at the course interface is a joy.

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Old chinese proverb on coding:

The best time to learn coding was 20 years ago, the second best time is today!

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Getting back the super-power of sleep is the first step to be able to have creative ideas and to be able to work on your side projects.

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The most important thing to be able to build anything is to consistently show up!

Meaning, you show up on good days and bad days!

But bad days are worht 3X!

What is your favorite move to trick yourself into doing work when your motivation is low?

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Your weekend startup sessions are the perfect recipe for chillaxation!

We cannot call it work anymore, because you are working on your favorite thing, with your favorite tools, listening to some chill music...

What’s bubbling in your genius pot? 😜🍲

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Being a solo creator with 2 kids and a wife is not easy but I am doing it regardless.

I wake up early in the morning (5-6AM) to work on my side projects.

Are you building with or without family?

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Just do it, at worst it will be good!

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I am now πŸ’ͺ than ever. I keep progressing every day πŸš€ .

Thank you for reading it until the very end.

If you are a fellow creator who wants to build an audience and make cool side projects then like, commend and follow, so we DM each other!

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I know I am super lucky to be able to do this, but I was also planning this well in advance.

When I felt that something is not right:

- Started discussing this with my manager.
- Saved enough πŸ’΅ to be able to make this happen.

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Step 2️⃣

After finishing my vacation, I made sure that I become πŸ’― times more curious about my craft.

Sometimes, I progress slowly and make sure that I understand deeply what I am working on.

Not just coding like a mad-man.

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Step 1️⃣

Took a long deep breath.

For me it took 6 weeks of vacation. But after 3 weeks I started recovering.
During this time I minimized computer time.

Crossed many item on my bucket list: 🚲 πŸ•Ί πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ πŸ’‚

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Last year I suffered a really bad for of burnout from work.

I was not motivated to do coding. I did not carte about hacking in my free time anymore.

I overcame it taking using a two-step method:

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How do you keep yourself motivated to reach your goals? Share your tips and tricks!

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