[Figm3ntation]

Hey, just looking for motivational tips and ways to keep focused on Java. My biggest excuse would be "I'm too tired" and such. Thanks

[Kroos]

If you aren't really motivated then are you sure that programming is really for you? It takes a lot of work to learn a language - I know you are probably thinking that you just want to create amazing applications now but you need to start slow.

[Figm3ntation]

If you aren't really motivated then are you sure that programming is really for you? It takes a lot of work to learn a language - I know you are probably thinking that you just want to create amazing applications now but you need to start slow.

I have no idea if its for me, I do have amazing ideas but starting slow is putting me off. I really want to bring some to life.

[aliceinchains]

You can listen motivanital musics. Always works :)

[WildeThing]

You can't find motivation, motivation finds you.

Just look around at projects and you'll eventually think of a cool idea. My latest idea was a web based mix of: GitHub (git source control management), JIRA (team tracking and issue tracking w/ interaction) and some kind of online social coding environment like Koding. This way it'd be like a global connection of programmers linked by their projects and would allow easy issue and team tracking in one place.

[Kroos]

Set your goals to be achievable. Don't start off by making a MMO game or something like that.
Start with small, simple programs and work your way through. Meanwhile, listen to your favorite music.
Have a proper breaks to rest your eyes and brains.

Listening to music is said to help you remember, so if you listen and program at the same time, listening back to this music later will help.

[WildeThing]

Listening to music is said to help you remember, so if you listen and program at the same time, listening back to this music later will help.

Lel, just don't listen to your favourite song on repeat or when debugging problems as, after a while, that song will no longer be your favourite song.

[JavaProfit]

If you have an idea to make something and it is something that you know you can accomplish (not like "today I am going to build a nuclear power plant out of Java"), write it down. Establish goals for yourself and have due dates for them. Like an elementary school planner except for your current project.

[Th3PonyWizard]

Motvation's a bitch. Don't rely on it. Discipline is something you probably need. Push yourself until you enjoy it.

[rowenmcdaniel]

One thing that keeps me motivated to program is knowing that I created something from nothing. It also helps a lot if you find a project to work on that you are genuinely interested in.

[JavaProfit]

Write a software that shows your favorite pornos. When you stop coding, it stops the video. Keep coding and it keeps showing you the video.

Or just think of the fuckton of money you're gonna make.

Seems like something that would just distract me rather than keep me focused on coding.

The "fuckton of money" suggestion, however, works well. Even if you know deep down you'll never make money from it.