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I did, when I was younger. It was from the environment (lived in Anchorage, lots of bush planes, got into model airplanes). I spent about 8+ years doing it... in 2008 or so would get lost in it. At that time I was in high school, didn't have much money but I built all my planes from scratch with foam. Those were times I felt truly happy/in the moment just being in the sun alone flying. I can do it now sure, have money now but I lost it that drive/happiness to do it. Finding real passion can be hard vs. external factors eg. money. It's like you could say you want to figure out GAI but if you're doing it for money/fame vs. truly pursing it out of personal passion, I don't know if it'll happen (aside from being hard).

I like writing code now, it's like a tool, can build things in that space. Don't think it's a passion though. I didn't come from it, I barely used a computer when I was younger. I say I want to pursue robotics but I'm not pouring myself into it either. Been spending a lot of time consuming as someone else mentioned (tv/social media). Anyway I hope I get it back, true drive vs. drive from sharing/points online. Generally I like creation though, solving things.

Part of the younger days probably just because no responsibility other than doing homework/passing tests.



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