The daily challenge (and puzzle) of turning requirements into working software that delivers value to end-users, is what gets him going.
Keep challenging yourself to stay focused on what really matters in life.
Jelger recommends the course 'Persoonlijk leiderschap' ('Personal leadership', not yet available in English). Take a good look at yourself, and what you stand for. This course provides a lot of practical exercises to motivate you to do just that.
Jelger is .net developer at New Heroes Academy. He designs, develops, and builds software solutions for problems related to IT. He has to keep up with new technology on a daily basis, and is constantly learning exciting, new things.