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Discussion on: MOTIVATION DOESN'T MATTER

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Amin • Edited

Motivation by definition is something that gives you the will to want to do something, like a treat, money, self recognition by others etc...

If you do force setting a fixed time in the off days to code, you basically are mimicking work times. Except your brain does not see any form of recognition. It becomes unhealthy and your brain slowly associates coding with some sort of thing that is forced. That's unproductive and a very bad way to turn something into a hobby.

If you want to find motivation, you must conduct a self-analysis of what motivates you.

If money motivates you to code, try growing an open-source project that includes a form of funding for instance.

If it's recognition by pairs, try spreading the word on a library that you think can help others and see what happens.

Time does not influence motivation. You must give yourself the will to do something. A time or a schedule is not related to motivation. If you go to the gym by force scheduling it, you will just end up giving up in two months. If you go to the gym because you care about your health and want to set a good image for your kids about a healthy way of life then it's a good motivation to do it and you will succeed in the long run.