I'm not quite sure I follow your question, but I have to keep rediscovering that min-maxing life is not a great strategy. Trying to squeeze every bit of advanta

I'm not quite sure I follow your question, but I have to keep rediscovering that min-maxing life is not a great strategy. Trying to squeeze every bit of advantage out of what I read, how i work, where I travel, etc. is not the optimal strategy for me. Furthermore, the most successful people I've met tend to focus on doing things that they enjoy rather than on min-maxing. For me, this has meant studying philosophy, religion, biology, music, and other things that do not necessarily contribute to a fully optimized life. I too have found a wonderful community in the maker scene, and it has fed my creativity. This can certainly be a good place to spend time.