There is a difference between those people who can get things done and those who can get things done alone without any help. I had to realize the hard way that I am not in the 2nd category. I am struggling with myself if I am left alone on a task. My brain goes into depth-first-search mode on the problems and you know what happens to that algorithm in an infinitely deep graph…

So. I need help focusing on the priorities of the project. Say a pair-programming partner or someone who I can mumble to every now and then because they are doing something that can be interrupted without punishment. Then I can code along happily and produce golden code that people read just because they enjoy reading it. ;P

Also, it makes me really depressed when I do not get things done. If I am just spending my time at work reading articles, watching screencasts and fighting with my system configuration, I go home sad. I depend on team-mates to get my portion of success.