Aside of that, most people become good at something just by practicing. The first thousand hours of doing something are a chore, and suck. But once you start mastering it, it becomes a joy.
Finally, it is your choice, if you want to be like the "prototypical " HN user. HN is an anomaly in the US culture of "productivity" . And the US also has some crazy "work to live" culture you don't see in other places.
I'm from Mexico, and over here most people live a veeery relaxed life. No need to be ruthlessly productive. But that's a choice you ought to make.
Aside of that, most people become good at something just by practicing. The first thousand hours of doing something are a chore, and suck. But once you start mastering it, it becomes a joy.
Finally, it is your choice, if you want to be like the "prototypical " HN user. HN is an anomaly in the US culture of "productivity" . And the US also has some crazy "work to live" culture you don't see in other places.
I'm from Mexico, and over here most people live a veeery relaxed life. No need to be ruthlessly productive. But that's a choice you ought to make.