People who almost never games anymore what happened ? (lemmy.today)

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I can remember playing super mario bros (the OG one) on my console when i was a wee lad since then playing games never gave me any joy and felt like i was wasting time for nothing .

Edit : For clarification i do enjoy other mediums such as tv, movie, books and enjoy working out etc. its just gaming that i am burned out of .

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[-] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago

I decided to apply myself at work.

Like, fully invested during work hours, fully off when it's time to go home.

Suddenly, my drive to constantly fit a quick mobile game in here and there evaporated. Work became my game, efficiency, working safely, and skills improvement becoming my stats.

[-] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

I get this hard. I’m a branch manager and you really get a kick out of outperforming your peers. Once those teeth sink into you, you start looking for ways to improve your team and to game the metrics. If you figure that out and you have a bonus structure you’re really addicted now. Helping your team succeed and developing them is even better. Every day is a game. I freaking love it.

[-] THE_ANTIHERO@lemmy.today 2 points 8 months ago

So workaholic ?

[-] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

Idk. Work got easier for having my full attention during work hours, and home life got better for having my full attention there when I'm not working. Is that workaholic?

[-] THE_ANTIHERO@lemmy.today 4 points 8 months ago

Nah i misunderstood i thought you started enjoying work and that eliminated the need for other entertainments

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