Sometimes, I really get bored, reading about AI products. At some point there are so many that look the same: UI + API + AI. I usually lose motivation when I don't see that the effort will give me good results or gains. 7 years ago I started learning Haskell, I read 2-3 book started working on a de-duplication app. At some point I realized that in order to learn the language to the level where I am confident that I know it, I need to practice it for at least an year, and afterwards, I need some miracle to happen to find a project and practice is. I decided that it does not worth the effort.

Now, the other case, I have a newborn. Now with two kids I am highly motivated. Also, with AI, not knowing a language is not a stopper anymore. So I made a pretty descent Android application for monitoring elderly people, that runs 24/7 despite Android is trying to kill it all the time, without practicing the language. Knowing that I can do it, seeing the results, having the responsibility sleeping behind me, gives me good reasons to continue. :)

Also what are our alternatives? Because of AI, I am not sure that I will have a job after one year. If I can do an android app with 400+ source files for 4 months, with 2000 unit tests, then it might happen that my employer reduces the working force, because there is not enough work for everybody. If don't have a back-up plan, what will I do?

If I still find myself tired and not motivated, I get another cup of coffee and continue :D :D