I’m the same. However, I spend much more time deciding what to do and dealing with office politics. I’m not sure that the related time and effort is actually be

I’m the same. However, I spend much more time deciding what to do and dealing with office politics. I’m not sure that the related time and effort is actually better spent than running into walls. You learn more from doing but perhaps both types of activity qualify. It’s hard to say as you perhaps weave towards a less technical and more managerial role.