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# Motivation
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## What I enjoy about programming
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- Solving problems.
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- The detective work of finding a bug, or figuring out how a system works,
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in order to fix it or change its intended behaviour.
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- Designing systems.
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- Craftsmanship.
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- Learning new ways to do things.
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- Having control over computers.
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## What I don't enjoy about programming
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- Working with lazy programmers.
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- Setting up tooling.
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- Working on systems that don't work properly but aren't open for maintenance.
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## How to stay motivated and avoid burnout
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- Make time for the enjoyable work
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- Minimise time spent on the irritating work.
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