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I just redid a bunch of old code I wrote years ago it was pretty hacky and unpleasant.

Why?

I was feeling good about what I was doing and I just kept going. I was on a roll.

Many of the changes that were on my list to do that day weren’t directly related but I was in a good mood. Things are working so I did a bunch more.

When you get that good feeling it makes a huge difference in the outcome.

If I had felt bad or overwhelmed, I probably wouldn’t of been nearly as ambitious.

I agree, and also physical health too. Poor physical health can lead to poor mental health.

I went through a similar experience this year. Finally got myself checked after I’ve been called “lazy” for so long, which immensely effected my self appointed value. I finally got my ADHD meds, and my productivity went through the roof. I tend to think what could’ve happened if I discovered my problem earlier, but Im happy that it at least wasn’t even later.