[dreyfiz]

1. Get on IRC, people hang out there all day waiting to help people for free.

2. Here's a volunteer hotline to call for help: http://rails.pockethotline.com/

[mst]

And then stay on IRC - and try and help other people with their problems as a displacement activity while you're letting your subconscious work on something else.

Not only will you learn things by trying to help, but you'll demonstrate value as a community member which will improve the quality of the help you receive as well.

[jrbeal]

Understood!

[jrbeal]

I'm so glad I posted this question... I had no idea this hotline existed. Already bookmarked. I'll definitely kick in a few bucks!