In this episode we focus on the joy of creating, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the balance between passion, pragmatism, self-care and standing on principles. Zack takes us on a tour of how he got started getting paid for code in 8th grade and how he's developed his creative spark in the meantime.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Software Development Journey
05:59 Early Experiences and Entrepreneurial Spirit
11:40 The Joy of Creating and Building Community
17:19 Transitioning to Professional Software Development
22:11 Balancing Passion and Pragmatism in Software
27:09 Navigating Tensions in Business Decisions
38:23 Navigating Job Dissatisfaction
42:13 Finding Joy in the Grind
46:44 Coping Mechanisms for Low Periods
50:00 The Importance of Basic Self-Care
56:33 Balancing Passion Projects and Responsibilities
01:01:19 Innovative Game Development and Community Engagement