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Has anyone felt like this before? How did you manage to hunker down with a single project or toolset without direction coming from above?
1. Pick a problem that you're passionate about and try to solve it in a better way. 2. Give it to a few people, ask them to tell you how to make it better. 3. Go back to step 1
Development isn't an end in itself. There are only so many books you can read - the real learning comes when you refer to a book/resource while you're trying product something tangible.
Assuming that you don't have a gig and don't really need one...
So why not take some time out? Do anything that doesn't require sitting in front of some electronic gadget. Personally, I take long walks, bike rides, etc. The more physical the better.
Then follow up Karterk's suggestion either find a project you are passionate about and really want to solve or find a customer.
When you don't have a client, you should find a customer. It boils down to what your motivation is though. Not everybody wants to invest their time on a side project.. but if that's okay for you: 1. Pick a problem that you're passionate about and try to solve it in a better way. 2. Give it to a few people, ask them to tell you how to make it better. 3. Go back to step 1 Development isn't an end in itself. There are o…