For myself, when I lived on a different continent to my family, had limited social life and job with strictly set hours, it was much easier to have the time nee

For myself, when I lived on a different continent to my family, had limited social life and job with strictly set hours, it was much easier to have the time needed to make significant progress on a hobby. However, discipline is an enormous factor too, actually using that extra available time on something “productive” is no easy feat. Now I have kids and live in the same area as my parents and siblings again, entirely happy, but less free time.