Saw this over @ Gamasutra and thought I'd share it here for discussion. Not a quick read, but it has some interesting thoughts about staying creatively satisfied and challenged in the industry. I like the advice about finding something on every project that you love, even if the project as a whole doesn't do much for you.
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6395/the_belly_of_the_whale_living_a_.php
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My own philosophy which I think many share is to have a project of your own on the side, so
that you always have something to look forward to doing. Even if its just a proof of concept type
thing XD
I remember it being good nevertheless. Gotta re-read it sometime:)