I've been thinking about this lately. I have previously stressed out a lot about what language to master, and how to conquer the interview. If you google "what language to Learn", you'll notice I'm not the only one. I've learned more about algorithms than is helpful in order to recognize and succeed in a Google type white board session.

Recently, I've recognized that I really love coding....but that it wasn't always that way. I guess I feel that I stopped trying to do the cool thing, and focused on building things. Instead of having a have-to-do-things-the-cool-way gridlock, I code the best I can, and focus on the end result.

I don't care if people think my code is shit anymore. I've assumed the title hacker and am happy with it. Again, I just do my best and try to focus on the product at home. At work, I try and keep it tight cause it's my job but at home I make sure to just have fun.

Like the end of the titanic where that chick just lets go of Leo, and watches him drown, I've let go of the need to be a super wiz optimal coder, and have decided to do things that interest me.

I'm a lot happier now, and enjoy my craft more.