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by vorpalhex 3011 days ago
1. Find a real life non-work thing you care about. For instance, Dungeons & Dragons. Or alternatively, PTSD. It can be silly or serious, just has to be something you care about.

2. Find a way to apply programming to help. Make an open database of data from the game, or volunteer to make websites to connect those struggling with PTSD with support animals.

3. Start small and work up, but always build to finish. One of my greatest projects by stars is a tiny JSON file of the open spells from a game. Avoid being mired down in building "the perfect solution", because any solution is an improvement over no solution. "Perfect is the enemy of good."