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That's a David McCullough quote, which I believe I've seen repeated by Paul Graham or otherwise on HN. I am curious if anyone has tried to put this advice into practice?

In my case, my chosen vice is the computer game Civilization 6, but the principle feels the same. It's an easy source of readily accessible pleasure, that scratches a certain itch, and which I can enjoy even when I feel tired and irritable. I've intermittently given it up for periods of time, with mixed results.

I am curious what others' experience has been?

1. bix6 ◴[] No.45601257[source]
Nobody is a machine so it’s a balance. Gotta find time for the things you enjoy and sometimes you need something passive if you’re wiped.