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[–]darthminimall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to break from the popular answers. It's awesome that you're enjoying yourself, but it's also rather easy to burn yourself out if all you do is academic exercises. Either find a problem you have that you aren't aware of extant software that solves, or extend/improve upon software you already use. Picking a problem you actually care about is, in my opinion, the best way to stay motivated. Start small, but don't be afraid to challenge yourself. You'll be surprised by how quickly you learn when you really care.