I thought this was an awesome article. I saved up money and quit my job last year to move from NY to SF. It never panned out, so I wound up being jobless for 9 months until I found something new. I still want to move out there and this just reinforces it. I'll get out there sooner or later.
I think Apple did something similar where schools can sign up students as iOS developers too. I think the idea is great, I would have loved if something similar was available when I was in High School and starting College.
I feel the same way. I am far too often starting a new project, or coming up with new random ideas. I put things aside and have to work hard at finishing them. I think starting is the easiest part, and finishing is the skill that needs to be preached.