In fact, wilfully choosing to do things that aren't fun in pursuit of an abstract or distant goal is a hallmark of adulthood, IMO. This is agreeable, but then

In fact, wilfully choosing to do things that aren't fun in pursuit of an abstract or distant goal is a hallmark of adulthood, IMO. This is agreeable, but then one could say FUN is what makes your childhood so great. For me personally, I am obsessed with being responsible and becoming a Man, so that I can be a kid forever. Then you get into that whole zen mode thing. Pain is necessary for pleasure, hard work is really the root of fun, etc.