The fun is never "out there", it's inside you. The only reason things don't seem fun anymore is because you've made a decision that they're not. The lack of "c

The fun is never "out there", it's inside you. The only reason things don't seem fun anymore is because you've made a decision that they're not. The lack of "challenging problems" is not the problem. Many people complain that things are too challenging to be enjoyable. Take a vacation away from your daily routines. Just don't think about your problems for that time. When you come back again, you'll then have a bigger picture of things. The real fun is not in solving "hard" problems. The solutions to many "complex" looking stuff is rather simple. However, we all decide that we need to have a "complex" solution for things to be fun. Don't complicate stuff. Just try getting a different viewpoint on things. Since you're a good programmer already, it's better to use your natural talent for the better. There are a lot of problems out there which might require your expertise. Good luck!