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I feel like there's an underarticulated distinction between activities where I care most about the output (e.g., my work, some hobbies) and activities where I care the most about the process of doing it (e.g., other hobbies).

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For passive hobbies (e.g., watching TV), I feel like most people are chill about not really seeking to improve. But some active hobbies can be like that, too! Not casting stones here: I find myself accidentally pushing myself to improve at active hobbies for exactly this reason!

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Oh yes, I should have emphasized that I feel this way about *my* work (within reason, otherwise burnout happens), but it definitely isn't normative. Work that's just about enjoying the process is legit, too!

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