Free time is an excuse for most people - I'm not calling you out because I don't know you but most people spend a lot of time on YouTube - Hn - Watching TV etc and they could be working on a cool project instead.
He even has entry on this topic: https://mitxela.com/rants (scroll down to "Spare Time and Hard Work")
His work is even more inspirational after reading this rant, as he describes the therapeutic aspect of his projects and his base emotions.
Still, I can't help but excuse my inferior output by admiring his incredible fine motor skills and pre-existing expertise in electronics.
Those fine motor skills will go though, use them while you have them! Especially for fine soldering work you need a very steady hand and that which used to be trivial suddenly is a real challenge.
Indeed! His soldering work is of the highest art.
Watching TV? YouTube? Sounds like your peer group is biasing you. How about struggling to work from home for 8 hours a day with two kids with zero familial support, an endless array of bills, and every possible life obstacle coming your way 24/7?
I wasn't calling you out. I don't know you. (look what I wrote) - best of luck in your situation!