Ask HN: How can I come to peace with the years I wasted on pointless things?
I have something of a counterpoint.  I&#x27;ve been coding since I was 5 and I look back and wish I had spent time playing more games; I didn&#x27;t and I missed out on some defining years which you probably had, and are probably taking for granted.<p>I don&#x27;t regret that however, instead it&#x27;s something to learn from, and I now attempt to find a balance between all of them.<p>Don&#x27;t compare yourself to others, only that if you realize something that you could be doing better, then resolve to do that from now on.  You always have time.