Do you have the "I want to learn to do everything" syndrome? What is its root?
Good afternoon devs!
Since I got into self-taught I always had this problem with wanting to learn everything. I started with Photoshop and manipulating photos. I did that for a few weeks then I got really interested in 3d programs like blender and I created some low-poly scenes and I enjoyed that for half a year. After a while, filmmaking showed up in my newsfeed and of course, I wanted to become a filmmaker! And between these, I had moments when I wanted to learn something else. I've been learning HTML, CSS, and Javascript since January 2018 and I'm really enjoying it. But now I want to learn other technologies like React, Node.JS and I don't fully understand Javascript yet.
I know that this is a problem of discipline as I figured it lately and if I want to be a self-taught developer I should focus on what matters and avoid jumping from language to language, project to project. Besides, I think this problem also comes from the fact that I don't have a goal for myself. Is it because I am chasing money? Because I do, I want to get a little richer to have a decent life, but what then? After I have some money, I bet I'll want a little bit more and still be unhappy because who knows what. A couple of questions people like me would like to see answers for.
- how do you deal with this syndrome of wanting to try everything?
- What are some goals of yours? What do you want to achieve? Do you want to be known for creating something other people use?
- Is money even important for you? Do you have enough so you can focus on your goals? Do your goals require money or time?
- Are you a self-taught person? Did you go to college?
- ( The cliche one ) What advice would you give your younger self?
Thank you very much for your attention and happy prospering!