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I do have a kid now, but the mental stamina is 80% of the problem. I just can't drive late into the night coding anymore, unless I've set myself up for success

I do have a kid now, but the mental stamina is 80% of the problem. I just can't drive late into the night coding anymore, unless I've set myself up for success with coffee + being super in the zone. I think many people in their 20s don't understand what a mental edge they have over ancient people like me (32) if they really test the limit of their mental strength.

copperx 5y ago
This fact should be disseminated. I was always aware that I was going to become less sharp and more tired, but it was surprising how fast it all came down crashing. It's definitely not linear decay.