Well, that article was certainly a kick in the behind
I have been stuck for the last 6 years or so, having to give up sw development because of carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands and messing around doing bits of this and bits of that in an effort to find something to live on that won't damage me more and that is worth doing: and all, I have to admit, things which could never actually make a decent living no matter how well I did them.
So now I'm returning to a plan from several years ago which had to be put on hold due to changed circumstances. And guess what? All the "worthless bits and pieces" contribute substantially to me being able to a far better job now than I would have if I'd done it when I originally thought it up. Nothing is accidental - not even Steve inspiring me to join Toastmasters back in February. It's all your fault, Steve
Kevin