I personally think that the problem with your approach is exactly as it is described in the article. You offer tutorials which you can compare with your implementations, but let's be honest – it is boring as hell. People usually treat it as a mundane, like they have to study it and go through it.

So, there is no personal thing in this, and therefore no passion. The article is basically the opposite – do something! But do it by yourself, do what is interesting, just for the sake of doing and enjoying.

If you ask me, I'd say it is too boring to make 1000-ish timer or some basic app.