We all need to be able to make a living, whether it's software engineering, wood working, or day dreaming (if you can get paid for that).
In general life is about getting big things done. Whether it's raising a kid, bagging 20 tons of groceries, wiring a house, or shipping 2M lines of code.
The point being made is how to do that sustainably.
> don't tell other people to cheer up. that's always a dick move.
I didn't tell you to cheer up. I told you to stop being a curmudgeon. Go be anything else.
We do all need to make a living. In our most natural state, we would be hairless apes that have to go outside and pick berries or kill antelope. That is doing hard things and making a living. Measuring yourself by snowflakes (rich people) is a losing battle. Be your best self with the realities of life.
> but we are not. and we do not. we are strangers, your life means squat to me, and mine means even less to you.
Right on both counts.
> you have no idea where im coming from.
Right again.
>best regards,
> a curmudgeon
A word of (truly) friendly advice, attempt to become more satisfied in life. This reeks of dissatisfaction and unhappiness.
Oh, i AM unhappy and dissatisfied with the state of things. So, thanks for noticing?
However, just like most people i dont have the political might to change anything about what im unhappy with. Except vote. which i do. which doesnt do squat either.
"The point being made is how to do that sustainably."
This is something I've battled with my whole life. By default, I have two switch positions -- on and off. When I flip a switch to the on position, it'll eventually flip back to the off position.
In my experience, balance is key. Make consistent progress and maintain interest without becoming obsessed or otherwise overly invested. This is easier said than done.
> In general life is about getting big things done.
Based on your responses, I envy your clarity and general attitude towards life. You seem to have purpose and drive that comes from that purpose.
I've never found that clarity of "life is about X". Even if i did, it only last a while and then i was back to square one. You are experiencing what OP is experiencing, complete attachment to your beliefs, in your case its very productive. kudos.
