> I do have friends without kids who program 10+ hours most days. They love it. I just need another 24 hours in each day, I guess. I agree that once one has a

> I do have friends without kids who program 10+ hours most days. They love it. I just need another 24 hours in each day, I guess. I agree that once one has a family priorities change. Regarding the friends who program 10+ hours most days who don't have a family to go to, I think I was just like this a while ago. But thinking back I really think that is not a sustainable thing, especially if coupled with bad habits such as eating whatever comes your way and ignoring any physical exercise the body needs. It really does not look too healthy to me and wish I realized this a bit sooner than I did.