I disagree with number one. If you like programming and want to make a career out of it is probably the best reason to get into programming. If you want a solution for something there is little reason not to just use one of many currently existing solutions to whatever your problem is. Ultimately if you don't like it at least a bit and have a reason for learning it then you will quit. Having a problem to solve is piss poor motivation unless the problem is of critical importance. For the average person that is usually not going to be the case.
I disagree with number one. If you like programming and want to make a career out of it is probably the best reason to get into programming. If you want a solution for something there is little reason not to just use one of many currently existing solutions to whatever your problem is. Ultimately if you don't like it at least a bit and have a reason for learning it then you will quit. Having a problem to solve is piss poor motivation unless the problem is of critical importance. For the average person that is usually not going to be the case.