I found some interesting side projects in this Hacker News discussion that generate steady income for their creators. There’s a lot of diversity in these projects. But many of the ideas are too blurry for my myopic eyes. I’m too close to programming/engineering, and the problems non-programmers face aren’t apparent to me.
I have been an optimist to the point of delusion. Being a bit delusional is key to becoming someone who gets things done in the world. Have unreasonable belief in your ability to make changes in the world. There are many people like you, and collective momentum brings change. If you are feeling stuck, watch this video.