I started a company a while back that builds really simple wordpress sites and design for small businesses. I took a client on that needed things that were well above my skill level as a "programmer" and it's been equally frustrating and satisfying to consistently have the shit kicked out of me while spending hours trying to solve problem after problem. I've never worked for a company as a coder and one of the things I'm starting to wonder about is whether or not I'm "cut out" to be a programmer. I like doing it, but from a business owner perspective I don't know that I would actually want myself as an employee. My question is: does everyone feel like a ducking retard everyday they go at it with their job as a programmer?

I feel exactly like that. I think it gets easier eventually

It gets easier. The key is to reach beyond your current level but not too far that you can't accomplish the goal. Use what knowledge you have and then take on a task that will out of necessity require you to come to know and implement the solution.

Learn as much as you can on the own time but try to keep growing in whatever area you're interested.

Sticking with what you already know is a sure way to get bored and stagnate. Technology only stagnates for a little while, so we have to keep learning to keep up.

Is it worth it to continue in your case? Maybe. That's for you to decide. What are the repercussions if you back out? What are the possible rewards if you stick with it and somehow pull through and accomplish the "impossible?"

start hiring ppl to handle tasks that are beyond your skill level.. that's how a entrepreneur works.. with swag

@Letmecode thanks! ultimately I'm trying to wrap my head around what programming really is. I've felt discouraged because its hard to look at the same thing all day and not have answers. I feel stupid. I was never in a programming class of any sort so everything I know is from the Internet and my own research. It seems like programming makes anyone an idiot because it revolves around finding answers to questions that make them selves known only when you search for a bigger solution. I think I really just need to find people to talk to who actively overcome the struggles that accompany programing every day. Seems like Devrant might be a good place to start. Thanks again

It's been said programmers only have two states: "I'm such an IDIOT!" and "I'm a freaking GENIUS!" You're doing alright guy.