> full time job working long hours its unrealistic to spend much time on any side project.
Something I don't mention in the post is you should focus to reduce time you are working for "others". I feel not great when my friends tells me they stay at work because it's written in their contracts and they have nothing to do. Also when I hear 50+ hours a week (that I do at rare occasions), it gives me chills. It's about company culture and if they're focus in work life/balance or not. Some companies try concepts like the 4 days work week that I think amazing!
> Its much healthier to try to spend time with friends and family, or hobbies. If you have young children there is little chance.
I agree! I don't have a wife or children, but I'm sure if I had, I'd also spend time with them :)