[anilgulecha]

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.