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Are you under performing due to lack of competence, or lack of motivation?



probably a little of columns A and B. i guess we're all like that? (we as in underperforming devs)


Sorry, not a manager myself, so I can't help with motivation. But competence can always be gained by practicing. Try a project on your free time. Make an app with ads. The bit of extra passive income can be your carrot on a stick.


haha, thanks for the idea :) i have no problem with passive income (i've done some teaching on the side, it generates passive income, it doesnt motivate me at all) but i do wanna work on a new app.




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