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> On most keyboards the ESC key is the longest reach with my shortest finger so it winds up requiring a wrist motion.

Try to learn using "Ctrl + [" instead of ESC. It helps.

I map it to Capslock along with Ctrl using xcape. Tap for ESC, hold for Ctrl.

Ctrl+C is even easier.

Only if you don't like/use modern shortcuts for System-wide clipboards.