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Re:Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to ... by taway_1212 on Sunday May 21, 2017 @04:21PM (#14389055)
James Joyce considered himself to be "a rather useless man with alcoholic tendencies". Being at the top of one's craft does not equal happiness.
Re:Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to ... by ZenoArrow on Sunday May 21, 2017 @05:48PM (#14389427)
Being at the bottom of one's craft doesn't equal happiness either. Accomplishments in a field are not a replacement for a healthy outlook, but they have their merits.