I think that's fair. And I can see how having 2+ will make a big difference. I do find myself already thinking I'm too tired / busy to do something, but then a

I think that's fair. And I can see how having 2+ will make a big difference. I do find myself already thinking I'm too tired / busy to do something, but then actually I sit down and get started and find I can make progress. I feels to me like it's a mindset of prioritising the things that matter the most, and side projects should be high on the list in my opinion. If you can find the time to read articles and articulate a response on HN you probably have time to spend on your side project.