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Ask HN: How to justify side projects with a successful primary project?

by anon7331 on 7/11/23, 9:31 PM with 2 comments

Currently, I work for myself. It's a blessing and curse.

On the one hand I have more money and time than I ever could have as an engineer, but I find it hard to justify using my time on anything else.

How does one justify learning a new language, building toy side projects, messing with new technologies, etc?

I find it difficult to justify side projects when I could be expanding on my main project/money maker.

Ideas? Thoughts?

  • by orbz on 7/11/23, 9:35 PM

    If you’d enjoy learning a new technology or experimenting with a side project just do it. You don’t need to justify doing something you enjoy, it’ll help prevent you from burning out.

  • by s-xyz on 7/11/23, 9:37 PM

    This is a normal temptation and desire for someone that is naturally a problem solver.