If you already know one language, other will not be as hard to learn.
That said, classical JavaScript is used in the browser and therefore a little different in its usage. Python, Ruby and JavaScript on Node are pretty similar though.
Not having time is a bad excuse. "Translate" one concept you know from one language to another each week and you will be a pro in no time ;)
‘Time’ is a valid excuse. My days are filled with configuring software and current system does not need me to customise existing JavaScript anymore. I’d need an excuse to learn Python. It’s been on the back of my mind it’s a useful language for years, but current interests that take my free time is writing. Maybe when I give myself a programming challenge, I’ll look into the Steemit development side of things as a different focus. That interests me, but I just need time.
Thank you for the encouragement though. :)
First, I would like you to notice that you say 'Time' is the problem but then go on and elaborate on the fact that you lack the right kind of motivation. In fact you imply it yourself: If you were motivated enough, you would MAKE the time.
Second, challenging your mind to focus on a specific thing for about 3-5 minutes a day has a major impact on your over all ability to concentrate on your task. I do that every day and it does not feel like work. I feel relaxed after I do it.
That said, I have stacked up to 10 minutes a day and what I think avout varies a lot. Might as well be some programming concept or software architechture principle.
It is not about building a wall, it is about laying each stone perfectly. Someday you will step back an wonder where the wall came from.
What I am trying to say is that my motivation comes from within myself, not from my boss or the challenges my work poses me - well, for the most part anyway.
On the other hand I am not an expert. Just some random happy dude on steemit :D
Have a good one. Bye!