Ask HN: How to get excited after you've become successful?
I'm married, own a home, have a toddler, and work as a senior software engineer for a well-known tech company making $300k a year. But I find myself just playing not to lose anymore: What do I need to do to keep my boss off my back (and keep those big paychecks coming in), keep my wife from getting angry at me over stupid things, ensure my kid is taken care of, and ensure our hyperactive dog doesn't destroy the house. Nothing motivates me anymore, and whenever I think of doing this or that, I'm just like... eh, why? I've already won. I'll just play video games instead (assuming I'm not fighting one of the previously mentioned fires)
But I wasn't always this way. There's been plenty of times in my life where I'm motivated and excited for the next thing in life, whether it's learning new tech, or having a child, or trying new ideas, like starting a YouTube channel.
For all the successful people here: How do you keep yourself excited and focused on growth?
But I wasn't always this way. There's been plenty of times in my life where I'm motivated and excited for the next thing in life, whether it's learning new tech, or having a child, or trying new ideas, like starting a YouTube channel.
For all the successful people here: How do you keep yourself excited and focused on growth?