Defining &quot;productive&quot; and &quot;unproductive&quot; activities is difficult.<p>Sitting around playing video games is a classic example, but it&#x27;s a way to become a better video game developer or a world-class player, both of which are fulfilling and well-paying endeavors. Even sitting and doing nothing (i.e. meditating) can be one of the most productive things an individual can do. [0]<p>What constitutes a &quot;productive activity&quot; is quite subjective. And even seemingly unproductive things can be productive: if they help de-stress and refocus, they&#x27;re still contributing to productivity.<p>[0] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=10186082" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=10186082</a>