I find no motivation in working for myself (infosec.pub)

submitted 3 months ago by Findmysec@infosec.pub to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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The title is really vague, so I'll try to clarify my intentions here:

I am an ardent supporter of FOSS. It will be greatly beneficial for my life and especially my privacy to self-host such software. Yet, I cannot find much motivation to do so.

However, when it comes to hosting software for public use, I can usually give my utmost concentration and dedication.

This is not how I want my life to be. I want to be motivated for myself as well as for the community. And if that's not possible, I need to trick my brain into bringing me into that kind of zone for myself.

What do I do? What would you do in this situation?

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[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 2 points 3 months ago

Does "for myself" mean "for profit", as in a job, or do you mean community work?

If it's the latter, and you have a passion for hosting instead of developing, that's totally OK.

[-] Findmysec@infosec.pub 2 points 3 months ago

It's not a job. I just like hosting software for other people

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 1 points 3 months ago

Then what makes you feel like "creating" is better than "providing"?

[-] Findmysec@infosec.pub 1 points 3 months ago

I have no idea what you mean

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 1 points 3 months ago

Oh wow, I have a reading comprehension issue today. Apologies.

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