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Why do I program? I program as a hobby but I am always looking for an idea or concept that can be framed into programs so I can obtain wealth.

The TFA claims "Sometimes the hardest part is maintaining focus and not chasing every shiny new thing", and I agree.

I think you have to go beyond programming, since programming is just a tool for a higher order concept. For example design a solution to a problem.

But I haven't find the way, yet.

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This is the most common mistake engineers make. Code is not worth anything. Solving a user's problem, which they're willing to pay for (not just any problem), is what can be converted to wealth. The intersection of these 2 is very small, and very dense - since all engineers aim for it.

If you venture out of that region and try to discover and solve problems (and if needed use code/automation/tech), you have a surer chance of generating wealth.

> The TFA claims "Sometimes the hardest part is maintaining focus and not chasing every shiny new thing", and I agree.

In a logical world yes, but often the majority of jobs want people who have experience with the shiny new thing.

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